List: Food, water, shelter offered in Benton County for displaced families after tornadoes (2024)

BENTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — Tornadoes ripped through Benton County in the early morning of Sunday, May 26, leaving extensive damage throughout the area.

The severe weather caused at least eight deaths and multiple injuries—many are still listed as being in critical condition. There are currently downed power lines, fallen trees, and multiple gas leaks.

Thousands of people have been displaced from their homes being severely damaged or power being out. Some electric companies are telling customers to expect to be out of power for multiple days. Here's how to check power outages.

In the meantime, several organizations and the community as a whole are coming together to help those who were displaced by Sunday morning's tornadoes.

How you can help

The Rogers Police Department (RPD) said to avoid areas that can block emergency crews from responding to areas of need. 5NEWS has also heard reports from cleanup crews saying there are distracted drivers in the areas with extensive damage because they're trying to get video or pictures of the damage, and because of it, are driving recklessly.

Officials say to drive through these areas only if you absolutely need to — and if you do, don't use your phone while driving.

Residents can help by checking on neighbors, especially the elderly. If there is debris in your area that you can safely help with, RPD said it lets them "get to the big stuff."

Sheep Dog Impact Assistance, a non-profit volunteer emergency support group, is mobilizing to help those in need across the area. To learn more about their cause, residents can go to their website here.

Rogers High School has become a safe haven offering food, shelter, electricity, and stability. They are accepting volunteers. More information can be found in our article here.

Free food and support offered to displaced families

Monday, May 27

Bienvenue Restaurant, The Grove, and GOAT LAB Brewery are coming together to offer free food to anyone working in downtown Rogers or anyone in need.

GOAT LAB Brewery is also offering support at their 722 Bloomington St. location.

Bentonville Community Church will open its food pantry and offer groceries and a hot meal.

First Baptist Church of Decatur

SOCO Church in Bentonville

Tyson Foods will distribute meals to anyone in need at the Walmart parking lot on Walnut.

New Life Church will be serving meals to people in need in the 10-box parking lot in Rogers.

CARE Community Center

Tuesday, May 28

Happy Egg Co. to serve Breakfast at the Salvation Army Corps. in Rogers

Rogers High School offers food, shower, and a place to stay

Operation BBQ Relief responds to needs by providing hot meals to those impacted by storms. The organization is asking anyone needing help with mass feeding needs to contact them at operations@obr.org.

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