COLUMBUS, Ohio — Indian Lake High School has become a donation center for those affected by the tornado in Logan County. The school has received so many donations that they have had to ask people to stop bringing items.
On Saturday afternoon, the school was full of people picking up essentials.
“It’s pretty emotional. I can’t believe it. So many people have blessed us up here,” said Shanna Taylor, Logan County resident.
Shanna, her daughter and grandson spent the afternoon picking up essentials they needed after the tornado.
“We were affected, but luckily our home is still standing. We don’t have power or water or anything like that,” said Shanna.
They were emotional picking up the items. Thousands of items have been donated, from clothes to food to diapers to bedding to basic hygiene needs.
“To see a community come together like this is definitely a blessing,” said Casey Taylor, Logan County resident.
Rob Underwood, the superintendent of Indian Lake schools calls the outpouring of support, an example of the "lake effect."
“It’s simple when you come here to school or come to visit we want you to leave with a positive impression. We want to make a difference in your life and that how the community is too,” said Underwood.
Underwood said since Thursday night, it has been nonstop.
Donations come in and go back out in the arms of those who need the help. Now, they are working to move the mountain of remaining donations.
“We want to get those supplies to those agencies who are known for doing those services. For example, our food banks,” said Underwood.
Volunteers, people who love the community and want to help build it back up, have organized all of the donations.
“I grew up here, went to school here. I’ve known nothing but the lake. It's home. Seeing it torn apart by mother nature brings you back together,” said Reese Newland, a volunteer.
The lake effect, is clearly in full effect in Logan County.
“The spirit is overwhelmingly resilient,” said Dustin Wilkes, volunteer.
“You can knock us down, but we will come back stronger. This is proving it,” said Newland.
Indian Lake High School will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday for people to pick up donations.