Red Cross. To donate, go to the Red Cross website, call 1-800-RED-CROSS, or text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation. You can click here to go to the Red Cross diaster relief page. You may also contribute to your local Red Cross chapter or to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, DC 20013.

Red Cross is also asking that people in unaffected areas donate blood. The organization shipped supplies to hospitals along the East Coast prior to the storm, but many blood drives in the region were cancelled in Sandy’s wake, which led to a decrease in supply. Visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS to learn more about blood donation or to schedule a donation appointment in your area.

AmeriCares works with health clinics, food banks and other agencies in vulnerable areas to help with medical and emergency supplies. Go online to make a donation to the AmeriCares Disaster Relief Fund.

Salvation Army mobilizes canteens and kitchens for hungry people. You can find out more at theSalvation Army disaster page.

World Vision is preparing for immediate disaster response and long-term recovery with a specific focus on the needs of children. You can support World Vision’s effort online or text “GIVEUSA” to 777444 to make a $10 contribution to the organization’s disaster response.

International Medical Corps is coordinating with local agencies in Haiti to provide emergency supplies and mobile medical units to areas hit hard by Sandy. Go to International Medical Corps’ website to support their emergency work in Haiti.

Operation USA is working to provide access to safe water and support to hospitals and clinics in Cuba. The organization is also providing emergency assistance in Jacmel, Haiti. Donate to Operation USA online or by phone at 1-800-678-7255 or text “AID” to 50555 to donate $10 to the organization’s disaster relief efforts.