( CNN ) -- Severe weather this weekend spawned tornadoes that devastated the country 's heartland . The greatest destruction was in the city of Joplin , Missouri , where at least 125 people were killed and a quarter of the city 's homes and businesses were reportedly damaged . As organizations and first responders provide emergency relief , food and shelter , many people across the country are looking for ways they can help . The Missouri State Emergency Management Agency is providing details on donating and volunteering to help Missourians recover and rebuild . Health professionals interested in volunteering are asked to sign up on the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Show-Me Response website . The American Red Cross has opened shelters in Missouri and Minnesota . The shelter in Joplin is located at Missouri Southern State University , and the Red Cross is working to provide transportation to the shelter for those in need . The Red Cross is also distributing food , cleanup supplies and comfort kits , and sending health workers to provide immediate care . Text `` REDCROSS '' to 90999 to make a $ 10 donation , or visit the website to donate , give blood or volunteer . AmeriCares has sent disaster-relief personnel to Joplin , and it 's working with Access Family Care Clinic to help victims . This expands AmeriCares ' tornado relief operation , which has been assisting various Southern states as they recover from their own recent tornado outbreak . Donations to AmeriCares can be made online or by phone at 1-800-486-HELP . The disaster-response team with Convoy of Hope is heading to Joplin with a truckload of water , snacks and ready-to-eat meals . It is coordinating with local officials to determine what additional supplies should follow and at what locations they can provide essential supplies . Those wanting to help can text the word `` CONVOY '' to 50555 to make a $ 10 donation . You can also donate online or by calling 1-417-823-8998 . Feeding America is working with Ozarks Food Harvest to provide emergency food assistance to those in need around the Joplin area . It is accepting donations online and by phone at 1-800-771-2303 . The Heart of Missouri United Way has established the Tornado Relief Fund to help victims . Text `` JOPLIN '' to 864833 to make a $ 10 donation , or call 1-573-443-4523 . The United Way of Greater St. Louis is accepting donations and volunteers to help those impacted in the Joplin area . Those interested in volunteering should list their availability and expertise on their Joplin Storm Recovery Volunteer Form . For more opportunities to volunteer with United Way , call 1-800 427-4626 . Heart to Heart International has sent volunteer medical professionals and their mobile medical clinic to the devastated communities in Kansas and Missouri . Heart to Heart also sends hygiene kits for people displaced by the storms , and their care kit assembly instructions can be found here . You can donate or sign up to be a volunteer online or by phone at 1-913-764-5200 . Operation Blessing International has set up a base in Joplin to distribute relief supplies and coordinate volunteers to help local homeowners with repairs and reconstruction . It is accepting volunteers and donations to its Disaster Relief Fund . The Salvation Army has mobilized four feeding kitchens in impacted areas of Joplin . It is also providing relief to other cities that were hit by the weekend tornadoes in Missouri , Minnesota , Kansas and Oklahoma . The Salvation Army 's disaster-relief efforts in Joplin can be supported by texting `` JOPLIN '' to 80888 to make a $ 10 donation . You can also donate through their website or by calling 1-800-SAL-ARMY . Samaritan 's Purse is providing assistance to survivors in Joplin . Its first volunteer team is on the ground , and it is asking for more volunteers to join their effort to remove trees and fallen debris and help make repairs on damaged homes . Details to volunteer and donate can be found online and by calling 1-828-262-1980 . ShelterBox has sent a disaster response team to Joplin , and it is working with local officials to determine where emergency shelters and supplies can aid those displaced by the disaster . Donations to fund shelters and supplies can be made online and by calling 1-941-907-6036 . World Vision is now expanding its tornado relief to include the Joplin area . It has sent a team there to determine the most urgent needs . Text '' 'TORNADO '' to 20222 to give a $ 10 donation . You can also donate online or call 1-888-511-6443 to support World Vision 's effort .
A tornado ripped through Joplin , Missouri , on Sunday night , killing dozens of people . The storm was so powerful that it caused a massive power outage in the area and destroyed hundreds of homes. Fortunately , relief organizations have mobilized to help the city and its residents recover .