Italy earthquake: Here's how you can help
The earthquake on Wednesday, which claimed the lives of at least 247 people, has had a devastating impact on four Italian towns.
As the search for survivors continues, many people from around the world have asked us how they can help.
So here’s how:
Order a plate of Amatriciana
Firstly, if dining at a restaurant in Italy or an Italian one elsewhere in the world, you can order a plate of pasta Amatriciana pasta. Chances are, €2 of what you pay for the dish, which originates from Amatrice, one of the towns worst affected, will go towards helping the town.
The initiative was set up by an Italian food blogger, and has signed up over 700 restaurants so far, so share this link below and help spread the word.
Donate to the Italian Red Cross
You can donate to the Italian Red Cross by clicking here. A fund has also been set up by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), where you can donate with international currencies.
Donate via your mobile phone
Italian telecom firms Tim, Vodafone Italy, Fastweb, Coopvoce, Wind and Infostrada have set up a donation service. You can donate €2 by texting 45500 or dialing the same number from a landline.
The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) and UNICO
The National Italian American Foundation has set up a donation page, while UNICO, America’s largest Italian-American service and charitable organization is also collecting donations through its relief fund. Donations can be sent to the UNICO Foundation Disaster Relief Fund can be sent to 271 U.S. Highway 46 West, Suite F-103, Fairfield, N.J. 07004.
Save the Children has also set up a donation fund.
Donation collection points
Across Italy, points have been set up where you can donate non-perishable food, clothes, blankets, flash-lights, and anything else that will be useful to the towns and people affected.
The addresses are below but if you live in Rome, and have transportation or mobility issues, then Moovenda will collect your donations – but only until about 8pm or 9pm on Thursday August 25th. You can call or text the company on 3381577381 or leave a message on its Facebook page.
Collection point addresses:
Rome
PD Marconi, Via Eugenio Barsanti 25. Collection hours: Thursday August 25th: 10-30am- 12:30 and 17:30-19:30 Friday August 26th: 10-30-12:30
PD Magliana, Via Vaiano 3. Collection hours: Thursday August 25th: 10-00am- 12:00 and 17:30-19:30. Friday August 26th: 10:00-12:30 and 17:30-19:30.
PD Portuense, Via Pietro Venturi 33
Collection hours: Thursday August 25th: 11-00am- 13:00 and 17:00-19:00
PD Corviale-Muratella, Via Agostino Magliani 70
Collection hours: Thursday August 25th: 10:30am- 13:00 and 18:00-19:00. Friday August 26th: 10:30-13:00
Gazebo di solidarietà, Largo di S. Silvia, Portuense
Collection hours: 17:00-20:00
Polisportiva Castelverde, Via Manopello 134. Collection hours: 18.00-20.00
Presidenza del Municipio I, Via Petroselli 50, 3rd floor. Collection hours: Thursday to Friday 10:00-16:00
Via Antonio Tempesta 126. Collection hours: Thursday August 25th: 10.00-21:00
Astral Spa, Via del Pescaccio 96/98
Collection hours: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 6.45-20:30 and Saturday: 7:00-12:00.
Milan
Collections in Milan have been organized by volunteers at P.as.vol, who will be at Parco di Trenno between 15:30 and 18:30 on Thursday. They are specifically seeking summer and winter clothes, blankets, medication in unopened packets, and hygiene products.
You can also donate at the l’Ufficio Raccolta Fondi in Via S. Bernardino, 4 between Monday and Thursday from 9:30 to 12.30 and between 14:30 and 17.30; Friday 9:30-12:30
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As the search for survivors continues, many people from around the world have asked us how they can help.
So here’s how:
Order a plate of Amatriciana
Firstly, if dining at a restaurant in Italy or an Italian one elsewhere in the world, you can order a plate of pasta Amatriciana pasta. Chances are, €2 of what you pay for the dish, which originates from Amatrice, one of the towns worst affected, will go towards helping the town.
The initiative was set up by an Italian food blogger, and has signed up over 700 restaurants so far, so share this link below and help spread the word.
Donate to the Italian Red Cross
You can donate to the Italian Red Cross by clicking here. A fund has also been set up by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), where you can donate with international currencies.
Donate via your mobile phone
Italian telecom firms Tim, Vodafone Italy, Fastweb, Coopvoce, Wind and Infostrada have set up a donation service. You can donate €2 by texting 45500 or dialing the same number from a landline.
The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) and UNICO
The National Italian American Foundation has set up a donation page, while UNICO, America’s largest Italian-American service and charitable organization is also collecting donations through its relief fund. Donations can be sent to the UNICO Foundation Disaster Relief Fund can be sent to 271 U.S. Highway 46 West, Suite F-103, Fairfield, N.J. 07004.
Save the Children has also set up a donation fund.
Donation collection points
Across Italy, points have been set up where you can donate non-perishable food, clothes, blankets, flash-lights, and anything else that will be useful to the towns and people affected.
The addresses are below but if you live in Rome, and have transportation or mobility issues, then Moovenda will collect your donations – but only until about 8pm or 9pm on Thursday August 25th. You can call or text the company on 3381577381 or leave a message on its Facebook page.
Collection point addresses:
Rome
PD Marconi, Via Eugenio Barsanti 25. Collection hours: Thursday August 25th: 10-30am- 12:30 and 17:30-19:30 Friday August 26th: 10-30-12:30
PD Magliana, Via Vaiano 3. Collection hours: Thursday August 25th: 10-00am- 12:00 and 17:30-19:30. Friday August 26th: 10:00-12:30 and 17:30-19:30.
PD Portuense, Via Pietro Venturi 33
Collection hours: Thursday August 25th: 11-00am- 13:00 and 17:00-19:00
PD Corviale-Muratella, Via Agostino Magliani 70
Collection hours: Thursday August 25th: 10:30am- 13:00 and 18:00-19:00. Friday August 26th: 10:30-13:00
Gazebo di solidarietà, Largo di S. Silvia, Portuense
Collection hours: 17:00-20:00
Polisportiva Castelverde, Via Manopello 134. Collection hours: 18.00-20.00
Presidenza del Municipio I, Via Petroselli 50, 3rd floor. Collection hours: Thursday to Friday 10:00-16:00
Via Antonio Tempesta 126. Collection hours: Thursday August 25th: 10.00-21:00
Astral Spa, Via del Pescaccio 96/98
Collection hours: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 6.45-20:30 and Saturday: 7:00-12:00.
Milan
Collections in Milan have been organized by volunteers at P.as.vol, who will be at Parco di Trenno between 15:30 and 18:30 on Thursday. They are specifically seeking summer and winter clothes, blankets, medication in unopened packets, and hygiene products.
You can also donate at the l’Ufficio Raccolta Fondi in Via S. Bernardino, 4 between Monday and Thursday from 9:30 to 12.30 and between 14:30 and 17.30; Friday 9:30-12:30
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