Spencer, IA (KICD) — An additional problem that occurs at every natural disaster is an influx of donations that are not needed. Megan Hanges is coordinating the official distribution center at Foundation Church. She says there is a very specific list of items they need, and you can find that list on the Spencer Radio Group websites with the rest of our official information.

Hanges describes the process for families in need of emergency items right now.

In case you’d like to make a monetary donation, Mayor Steve Bomgaars says contributing to the Spencer Chamber Foundation will ensure that the money gets used locally.

From the start well-meaning citizens have been warned of fraudulent charities and Go-Fund-Me pages.