Kirstie Alley Helping Kan. Storm Victims

Kansas National Guard stages along a street in Greensburg, Kan., in this Monday, May 7, 2007 file photo after a massive tornado destroyed the town. With repeated deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan leaving state National Guards without nearly half of their required equipment, some governors are loudly questioning whether they will be able to handle the next hurricane, wildfire or terrorist attack at home. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner, File) (Orlin Wagner - AP)

GREENSBURG, Kan. -- Kirstie Alley is paying for truckloads of supplies to help residents and their animals recover from the tornado that nearly destroyed this south-central Kansas town.

The actress, a native of Wichita, and a group of Church of Scientology volunteers set up a tent to give out bottled water, candy, T-shirts, hats, socks and other supplies.

They also brought food, bowls, cardboard carriers and other items for animals.

Alley, who starred in the TV series "Cheers," paid for everything.

She arrived in Wichita on Thursday and said Friday that she expects to be in Greensburg for several days.