How to Help

Some of the groups organizing relief efforts for victims of the Los Angeles riots are:

The Ventura Ministers Assn. has six drop-off centers for the donation of canned food and supplies. For information, call 644-3898. The locations are:

First Methodist Church, 1338 E. Santa Clara St., Ventura

First Christian Church, 38 Teloma Drive, Ventura

Temple Beth Torah, 7620 Foothill Road, Ventura

Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 8180 Telephone Road, Ventura

St. Paul Baptist Church, 1354 S. C St., Oxnard

Santa Clara Chapel, 1333 Ventura Blvd., Oxnard

United Way of the Greater Los Angeles Area has established a disaster hot line to help collect and distribute food. Call (213) 736-1343.

Catholic Charities of Ventura County needs canned food, supplies and licensed counselors. Call 643-4694.

Food Share of Oxnard is accepting canned food. From Oxnard, call 983-7100, other areas call 647-3944.

The Salvation Army is accepting canned food, clothing and household supplies at locations throughout the county. Call 642-5031.

The American Red Cross has a number for volunteers to help clean up the riot-ravaged area. Call (213) 617-0294.

County Supervisor Vicky Howard is accepting canned food, clothing and household goods at her office at 3855-F Alamo St., Simi Valley. Call 582-8010.