Frisella Landscape Group is collecting tornado relief items to support residents across the region impacted by a severe storm that struck the city of St. Louis on May 16, 2025, affecting more than 5,000 homes.
“It is heartbreaking that so many have been displaced from their homes. Some are still without power, while others have lost the homes they’ve known,” said Sara Campbell, sales and marketing operations coordinator of Frisella Landscape Group. “The community is facing an overwhelming loss, and the way people have come together has been powerful and moving. We want to help them as much as possible.”
Items currently in high demand include:
- Batteries
- Battery-operated flashlights and fans
- Disinfecting wipes and other cleaning supplies
- Baby wipes and body wipes
- Shampoo, body soap and other hygiene products
- Adhesive bandages and first aid kits
- Diapers
- Towels
- Nails and screws
- Plywood
- Tarps, tents and canopies
Donations can be dropped off at two Frisella locations. Frisella Nursery, located at 550 Highway F in Defiance, Mo., is collecting donations Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and on Sunday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The design center at 2214 S. Big Bend Blvd. in Richmond Heights, Mo., is welcoming donations Monday to Friday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Based on what’s needed, items will be distributed to the following nonprofits and local organizers helping with recovery efforts: Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, Party for Socialism and Liberation – St. Louis, Sports and Social St. Louis, City Foundry STL and community-led efforts based in Fountain Park.
