After the flood: ways to help and good reads

Most everything is covered in this muddy silt

Photo via Nathan Larson photography

As the days go by since Tropical storm Irene hit Vermont, dozens of sites are emerging where you can donate money, food, and time. If you are able, please consider a donation.

Text FOODNOW to 52000. The Vermont Foodbank will help turn your $10 donation into $60 worth of groceries for VT families in need.  Or you can visit the website as well.

Highwater heART is collecting art that they will be selling in an ETSY store. You can stay updated from their facebook page here.

The Vermont & New Hampshire American Red Cross has an easy site to donate to here.

Vermont Disaster Relief was set up to specifically help the towns of Bethel, Killington, Pittsfield, and Stockbridge which have some serious damage.

VTresponse has up to date info and ways to help.

You can can join the VT Irene Flood Relief Fund on facebook for ways to help and donate.

You can also purchase a T-shirt here. All $ goes to benefit Red Cross efforts.

 Just two of the numerous damaged roads in Vermont. There are hundreds

Here is a roundup of some articles from the last few days as well:

Flooded Vermont town epitome of patience via CNN

After Irene: A small town Adirondack library needs your help via Kate Messner

Requiem for a Covered Bridge via The New Yorker