NE Kansas Foundation collects donations for Westmoreland residents after deadly tornado

WESTMORELAND (KSNT) — A northeast Kansas community foundation is working to gather donations for the community after an EF3 tornado hit Westmoreland.

The Caring Community Foundation announced it is inviting the public to donate to help the community of Westmoreland after the deadly EF3 tornado that hit the town, leaving three residents injured and one dead.

A spokeswoman with the Caring Community Foundation said monetary gifts and donated goods are welcome. According to its website, 100% of donations made will go towards the Westmoreland Relief Fund.

Donations can be left at Farmers State Bank mailed to the Caring Community Foundation for the "Westmoreland Relief Fund" at 307 Leonard P.O. Box 54 Onaga, KS 66521. You can also donate through PayPal; all fees through the app will be covered when donating online, according to the Caring Community Foundation.

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