11 special deals for Hurricane Ida evacuees + how Birmingham can help
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With widespread damage from Hurricane Ida and unsafe living conditions throughout the Gulf, families are being displaced. As a result, evacuees are fleeing to places like Birmingham for the foreseeable future.
As the Birmingham community we all know and love, businesses have come together like no other to show our support through southern hospitality. Keep reading to find Birmingham’s best deals for hurricane evacuees + ways you can help through the purchases you make at some of Birmingham’s local businesses.
Deals for Hurricane Ida Evacuees
A little help from a local business goes a long way. Luckily, these local businesses have jumped in to lend a helping hand to Hurricane Ida evacuees.
Food + Drink
- Big Bad Breakfast- 20% off meal (alcohol not included) now through September 7.
- Location: 1926 29th Ave S, Homewood, AL 35209
- Contact: Website | Call | Facebook | Instagram
2. East 59 Café- Free box lunch per person
- Location: 701 Doug Baker Blvd #103, Birmingham, AL 35242
- Contact: Website | Call | Facebook | Instagram
3. Tropicaleo- One free Tropibowl Wednesday, Sept. 1 or Thursday, Sept. 2 to any evacuees
- Location: 4426 4th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222
- Contact: Website | Call | Facebook | Instagram
4. Homewood Bagel- Free coffee, soft drinks and tea for all evacuees
- Location: 2907 Central Ave, Homewood, AL 35209
- Contact: Website | Call | Facebook | Instagram
5. Blue Root Co.- 25% off
- Location: 2829 2nd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
- Contact: Website | Call | Facebook | Instagram
Health + fitness
1. Ignite Cycle- Complimentary 5 ride series
To get these free rides, head to the link in Ignite Cycle’s Instagram bio, create an account and upload a copy of your driver’s license.
- Location: 224 29th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233
- Contact: Website | Call | Facebook | Instagram
2. True40 Downtown Bham- Three free classes
Evacuees can email their driver’s license to downtownbham@true40studio.com to get set up.
- Location: 2201 2nd Ave S #201, Birmingham, AL 35233
- Contact: Website | Call | Facebook | Instagram
3. Battle Republic- Free classes
- Location: 333 Summit Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35243
- Contact: Website | Call | Facebook | Instagram
Other
- Sozo Trading Co. 50% off one thrift item with referral
- Location: 4 41st St S, Birmingham, AL 35222
- Contact: Website | Call | Facebook | Instagram
2. Stone Hollow Farmstead- 10 families added to their CSA list for the next 4 weeks
- Location: 2006 Dead Hollow Rd N, Harpersville, AL 35078
- Contact: Website | Call | Facebook | Instagram
3. Boulo- Help any evacuees find project and temporary job opportunities
- Location: 1500 1st Ave N Unit #2, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Contact: Website | Call | Facebook | Instagram
If you know of anybody who is in need of immediate assistance, call United Way of Central Alabama’s 2-1-1 service.
Ways to get involved
Along with the heroic efforts of United Way and The Red Cross, businesses all across the Gulf have stepped up in the last few days to create ways for people in Birmingham to get involved with Hurricane Ida efforts.
Want to get involved? Here are businesses you can support that are truly making a difference.
Blue Root Co.
As a local company, Blue Root is raising money and donating to the Red Cross in wake of Hurricane Ida. They are also giving you 10% off of your purchase when you show proof of recent donation to The Red Cross. How cool is this?
Neon Moon
Come join Chad Fisher and the New Orleans All Stars and Neon Moon September 1 for a fundraiser for Hurricane Ida relief efforts. This benefit concert has a 10 dollar suggested donation and drink specials where 100% of proceeds benefit local New Orleans charities. Mark Schettler, a bartender and service industry advocate in New Orleans, will be there to bartend. If you can’t make it, a donation box will be inside Neon Moon during business hours. You don’t want to miss this.
Regions Bank + Regions Foundation
Regions Bank and Regions Foundation, a nonprofit initiative, just announced $250,000 in grant funding for organizations providing disaster relief to areas in Louisiana after Hurricane Ida. Organization involved include The Red Cross, United Way and The Salvation Army. For more information about disaster assistance and support, visit their website here.
Take Paws Rescue
So many animals have become displaced in the storm and local shelters are over capacity. Take Paws Rescue is looking for pet lovers and transports area wide to rescue animals and provide loving homes. Interested? Head to their Instagram to learn more.
Cajun Navy Relief
Starting in 2016 after the Louisiana Flood, this group of previous strangers banded together to make a difference. Together, they have raised over $164,000 in the past two days for Hurricane Ida relief. Find out how you can donate or send supplies here.
Know of other sources of aid for Hurricane Ida evacuees? Let us know on our Instagram here.