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St. John's Lutheran Church has been designated as a
community distribution center for Lutheran Disaster Relief
and Diakon services. We are working in cooperation with St.
Luke's Catholic Church and St. Matthew's Lutheran Church
(Bowley's Quarters) to meet the needs of the community at
this time of great loss and devastation.

Community Disaster Relief Meeting
Thursday, September 25
7:30 p.m.
Sparrows Point High School

We plan to give updates on what help is available, and
where.  There will be several representative from local and
state government to provide information and answer
questions.

At this time St. Luke's is distributing non-perishable food
items and gift certificates to local markets for more
perishable food items.  They are accepting cash donations
and donations of non-perishable food items.
Contact information:
St. Luke's Catholic Church
7517 North Point Road
Edgemere, MD 21219-1411
410-477-5200
Father Joseph Lizor
Food Pantry Coordinator - Kathy Marschall
Food Pantry Hours - 5-7 p.m.

St. Matthew's is offering meals for lunch and dinner.  They
are accepting cash donations to assist in this effort.
Contact information:
Saint Matthew Lutheran Church
3620 Red Rose Farm Road
Baltimore, Maryland 21220
410-335-4210
Pastor John Kulzcycki

St. John's is offering cleaning supplies, toiletries and
baby items, and clothing.  We also have some non-perishable
food items available.  We are accepting cash donations and
donations of the previously mentioned items.
Contact Information
St. John's Lutheran Church
7801 North Point Road
Edgemere, MD 21219
410-477-4409
Pastor Eileen Kelley
410-477-1121
Relief Assistance Hours
9-3 and 6-8 Monday through Friday.  Please call for Saturday hours.

Disaster Relief Information
 

In the wake of Isabel, Maryland has been designated as a
National Disaster Area.  This will enable us to receive
State and Federal aid as we work to cleanup and restore our
community.  Two national hotlines are available to those in need:

FEMA                        Red Cross
1-800-621-3362           1-866-438-4636

You will receive a case number after providing your contact
information and an assessment of your needs. As soon as
possible, FEMA  will be setting up Disaster Response Centers
where workers will help you with your individual case.  The
Red Cross will also be setting up Family Service Centers
where help will also be available.

If you have had losses or damage, it is important to call as
soon as possible.  Please hold onto your case number and
contact information.