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ST. LOUIS — Many businesses and companies are looking to help those who were affected by the historic rainfall and flooding. 

Here is a list of businesses helping the community and how you can as well: 

2nd Shift Brewing is collecting items to donate to the Red Cross for families affected by the flooding. Items include blankets, pillows, canned goods, and more. 

Find the full list and how to donate here.

Many animal shelters and hospitals were affected by the severe flooding, causing many animals to be rescued. They are in need of help from fostering, adopting, and raising money for items and repairs.

Click here to find 5 On Your Side's full list of shelters and hospitals that need help. 

The Heights Community Center in Richmond Heights turned into an overnight shelter for those who needed a place to stay Tuesday night. Organizers tell 5 on Your Side the displaced residents will be relocated to James Eagan Civic Center in Florissant at 3 pm Wednesday. The Red Cross and volunteers will provide water, snacks, and blankets to those who needed them. 

Find information about the American Red Cross here.

Cool Down St. Louis will be assisting residents who have been affected by Tuesday’s storm who are experiencing difficulties paying their utility bills.

Cool Down St. Louis said it will expedite applications and waive certain documentation requirements on its Ameren Missouri and public donation funding, with the exception of federal funding.

The public can apply online by visiting Cooldownmissouri.org or Cooldownstlouis.org.

After their last name, applicants are encouraged to use the word, “Flood” or “Storm” which will help Cool Down St. Louis move quicker in processing applicants, while funding lasts.

For more information, visit the Cool Down St. Louis website or call 314-241-0001.

The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, Cool Down St. Louis, Ameren Missouri and Spire Energy will hold an event called “Cool Down Energy Row Experience” on Saturday, Aug. 6 from 10 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. at America's Center.

The organizations will provide utility assistance using local and federal funding. They also will distribute free Ameren Missouri energy efficient lightbulbs and have drawings on brand new A/C units. Spire Energy will also distribute helpful items, as well.

For more information on the event, call 314-241-0001.

Pizza Head in south St. Louis is collecting much-needed items that will then be distributed in the Metro East. According to an Instagram post, the most needed products include blankets, towels, toilet paper, baby wipes, diapers, toothbrushes, toothpaste and dog or cat food. 

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They are in need of volunteers to help distribute food to hundreds of families on Wednesday, July 27. They will be located at the Mid Rivers Mall at 8:30 a.m.

Find out how to help here. 

If you need help with food insecurity, click here to find a food pantry near you or click here to find a food distribution event.

A food distribution event was canceled Tuesday but has been rescheduled for Wednesday. The drive-thru event will be held at Mid Rivers Mall in the parking lot near JC Penny from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

The Salvation Army is offering ready-to-eat meals, water, blankets, and flood kits to those in need. Flood kits include N95 masks, gloves, mops, sponges, disinfectants, deodorizers, cleaners, squeegees, plastic bags, broom handles, and scrub brushes. 

They are in need of cash donations for those who can help. 

Find more information on how to donate and volunteer here. 

U-Haul is opening up eight locations in the greater St. Louis area for 30 days of free self-storage and containers to residents affected by the flooding. 

Here are the locations: 

United Way has set up a number to connect those in need to agencies and resources.

Call 2-1-1 or 1-800-427-4626 if you or someone you know needs assistance.

You can also visit their website for more information.

5 On Your Side will continue to update this list as more resources become available. 

If you or any businesses are helping flood victims, please send information to tips@ksdk.com.

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