Pastor William Fleshman of Abundant Living Christian Center told attendees during public comment at a Dolton meeting that the church has 40-pound sandbags available for residents and will deliver them. He provided a contact number: (708) 968-4897.

Fleshman identified himself as speaking on behalf of Abundant Living Christian Center and its deacon board. "We do have sandbags, 40 pound bags of sandbags," he said, and asked residents who need them to call the number he supplied. He closed by thanking a trustee in the meeting room.

The announcement was made in the meeting's public comment period and did not include details on quantity available or any pickup locations. No formal action or vote was taken on the item during the meeting.