There are lots of ways people can help storm victims who need help right now. Just say THANK YOU and here are some great ways to help our neighbors in need.
Register for volunteer opportunities through the following organizations:
- Volunteer Florida
- Feeding Tampa Bay Emergency Response Volunteer Team
Donate money to these local and state organizations:
- Florida Disaster Fund: The state of Florida’s official private fund that distributes money to service organizations and individuals
- 211 Tampa Bay Cares: Connects people to housing, food, mental health resources and more
- Feeding Tampa Bay: Distributes groceries and operates a standalone market and cafe
- Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Gulfside: Builds homes for low-income families
- Metropolitan Ministries: Provides disaster relief, meals, housing, education and more
- Tampa Bay Resiliency Fund: A fund run by a coalition of nonprofits that provides disaster relief to residents
- GoFundMe compiled a database of verified Hurricane Helene relief fundraisers for both individuals and businesses.
Donate cleaning supplies and safety gear at these locations of home-building nonprofit Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Gulfside:
- Pinellas Administrative Headquarters : 14010 Roosevelt Blvd., Suite 704, ClearwaterDrive, Brooksville
Drop off food, water, ice, toiletries and cleaning supplies to storm survivors in Gulfport at the Gulfport Senior Center, via the Gulfport Merchants Chamber.
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