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operations of the Tornado Relief Distribution <br /> Center. <br /> 6 Chamber also: <br /> - co-sponsored Victims ' Rights Workshops, in <br /> conjunction with Northside Legal Services; <br /> - organized restaurants to provide lunches for the <br /> volunteers; <br /> - developed resource lists; <br /> - assisted and delivered victims to motels; and <br /> - assisted victims in the referral process. <br /> The Chamber, as an organization, received no money <br /> or donations of supplies - rather directed such <br /> contributions to various churches and collection <br /> points. <br /> J. Distribution Center <br /> The Distribution Center was located at the old A&P <br /> Grocery Store, North Hills Shopping Center, at the <br /> intersection of HWYS 86N & 70E. It was operational <br /> from November 28, 1992 - January 30, 1993 under the <br /> direction of James Russell, a local entrepreneur. <br /> The Center was used as a warehouse for the <br /> collection, storage and distribution of clothing, <br /> furniture, appliances, and household items. (A <br /> food pantry was also initiated - but discontinued <br /> in order to centralize efforts with OCIM. ) Two <br /> paid temporary employees were hired to make truck <br /> pick-ups and deliveries. The overwhelming response <br /> by area communities filled the 15,000 square foot <br /> building. An estimate of the donations include: <br /> - 50 living room sofa and chair sets; <br /> - 25 bedroom sets and frames; <br /> - 6 dining room or dinette sets; <br /> - 40 box spring/mattress sets; <br /> - various chest of drawers; <br /> - book cases; <br /> - chairs; <br /> - electric ranges; <br /> - refrigerators; <br /> - washer/dryers; <br /> - water heaters; <br /> - household items; <br /> - bedding (blankets & sheets) <br /> 13 <br />