Louisiana Dem in Dallas, new address for gift cards donations.

[TexasThoughtCriminal]

Louis Rainey is the Political Director of the Louisiana Democratic Party, and there were some threads here about how he lost his home in New Orleans and is now in Dallas helping with the hurricane relief effort. He is coordinating housing and services for evacuees in 79 Dallas area hotels. Gift cards are the most appreciated, and though he didn't specify which stores, I'm sure y'all can make sensible choices. If there's a question as to whether a particular chain has a presence in North Texas, feel free to ask, and I or another Texas DUer will be happy to answer.

Here's the address to send them:
St Emmanuel Missionary Baptist
509 Lakey St.
Denton, La. 75201
Attn. Louis Rainey

His email address is [e-mail]

Hurricane relief is of course a non-partisan effort, but if you feel better donating directly through a Democratic organization, this is certainly a good one.

[Suich]

1. Could you please give a clue as to what chains are in N. Texas?

I'm in the NW and have no idea...

Thanks!

[TexasThoughtCriminal]

2. Here ya go....

Big box stores: Target, Wal*Mart, Sam's, Costco, Home Depot, Lowe's, Big Lots, Office Max, Office Depot

Department Stores: Foley's, Dillard's, Kohl's, Mervyn's, Sears, JC Penney, Ross

Restaurants: Chilis, McDonald's, KFC, Popeye's, Burger King, Taco Bell, Starbuck's, Long John Silver's, Boston Market, Joe's Crab Shack, Tony Roma's, Luby's, On the Border, Don Pablo's, Pizza Hut, Arby's

Grocery and drug: Tom Thumb, Albertson's, Kroger, Walgreen's, CVS

And many, many more. But that's a start!

[fudge stripe cookays]

3. No K-Mart!

We've had 1 or 2 folks mention K-Mart cards, but K-Mart moved out of Dallas several years ago.

They are near a Kroger, so that's good. And when I talked to him he mentioned that $25 amounts are good. Also Walgreen's and CVS.

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