Others helped Tuscaloosa after the April 2011 tornadoes and now the Alabama Crimson Tide football team wants Tuscaloosa to do the same for those dealing with devastating floods in South Louisiana.

“When natural disasters occur, like the catastrophic flooding in south Louisiana, football and rivalries take a back seat to providing help to those in need,” Alabama coach Nick Saban said. “So many people came to the aid of the Tuscaloosa community following the tornado, we wanted to try and do something to give back to those who have lost so much in Louisiana. I’m very proud of our players and our organization for wanting to step up and help.”

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Alabama football’s equipment truck will be at several locations Aug. 20-23.

This isn’t the first time the Crimson Tide has come to the aid of others this year. Last month Saban led an effort in the state for donated high school football equipment for teams in his native West Virginia following flooding there.

The first place for Louisiana donations will be at Saturday’s Yeah, Yeah, Yeah 5K from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Government Plaza in Tuscaloosa. The truck will move to the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater Saturday evening for a planned concert. The truck will then be parked at the Home Depot off Veterans Memorial Parkway from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 21-23. Members of the Alabama football team, with assistance from the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), will be on hand when possible to accept the donations.

Many Crimson Tide players and coaches are from Louisiana, including assistant coaches Burton Burns and Karl Dunbar, strength and conditioning coach Scott Cochran (who leads the Yeah, Yeah, Yeah 5K) and players Shyheim Carter (Kentwood), Raheem Falkins (New Orleans), Hootie Jones (Monroe), Cam Robinson (Monroe), Cam Sims (Monroe), Irv Smith (New Orleans), O.J. Smith (Bossier City) and Tim Williams (Baton Rouge).

Monetary donations can be made at www.ccdiobr.org or a check can be made out to Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge (CCDBR). Please make sure to put “August Flood” on the check. The CCDBR is a 501(c)3 organization and all items and donations go directly to flood victims.

Items being requested are:

TOILETRIES

Alabama strength and conditioning coach Scott Cochran, a Louisiana native, at fall practice. (Kent Gidley / UA Athletics)

Toothbrushes

Toothpaste

Hand sanitizer

Travel size shampoo

Travel size conditioner

First-aid supplies

Paper towels

Cloth towels

Bar soap

Pull-up disposable adult diapers

Feminine hygiene products

Disposable razors

Shaving cream

INFANTS

Disposable diapers

Baby wipes

Baby powder

Baby bottles

Baby food

Baby formula

Sippy cups

PETS

Cages/kennels

Leashes

Collars

Coach Nick Saban watches during practice. (Robert Sutton / UA Athletics)

Pet food

CLEANING

Buckets

Bleach

Cleaning solutions

Detergents

Shockwave for mold

Mops

Brooms

Paper towels

Large garbage bags

Rubber gloves

Masks

Scrub brushes

Scouring pads

Sponges

Air fresheners

GIFT CARDS

Home Depot

Lowe’s

Wal-Mart

Target

MISC.

Bottled Water

Non-perishable food items

School Supplies

Bug Repellent

Batteries

Flashlights

Trash Bags