Rainbow PUSH, local groups collect donations for Harvey victims

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Donations are pouring in from around the country to aid in the devastating floods in the Gulf Coast region, and the Chicago area contributing as well.

Early Saturday, Rainbow PUSH Coalition founder Reverend Jesse Jackson joined ABC7 to talk about a collection drive at the organization's headquarters on the South Side. Clothing, bedding, baby and pet supplies are needed for the drive as well as volunteers to help collect items.

For more information on the drive, click here.

LOCAL GROUPS COLLECT SUPPLIES

Supplies were collected for Harvey victims.

DONATE: CLICK HERE TO DONATE TO THE AMERICAN RED CROSS TO HELP THOSE AFFECTED BY HARVEY

CALL 1-800-RED CROSS OR TEXT THE WORD HARVEY TO 90999 TO MAKE $10 DONATION