UPDATE: Thank you to all who contributed to provide essential supplies to those deployed to the west coast of Florida. Due to the overwhelming response to this collection request, we have fulfilled the need. For residents interested in contributing, the Florida Disaster Fund to support communities impacted by Hurricane Ian has been activated. Visit FloridaDisasterFund.org or text DISASTER to 20222.
As response efforts related to Hurricane Ian continue on the west coast, there are up to 2,000 persons who are deployed in need of essential supplies. The City of Coral Springs is collecting and delivering these items.
We now have convenient ways to donate online through Amazon and Walmart stores. By clicking on one of the highlighted links below, you will be directed automatically to the list of items needed.
- Amazon
- WalMart
For residents who want to deliver directly to City Hall, please note the hours of operation are M-Thur. 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Complete list of needed items:
- Mechanic/utility gloves (high priority)
- Moleskins (high priority)
- Wipes (high priority)
- Lighters (high priority)
- Boot inserts (high priority)
- Body Glide (Gold Bond Runner Glide/anti-chafing for body) (high priority)
- Foot powder (high priority)
- Liquid I.V. (high priority)
- Socks
- Neck gators
- Emergen-C
- Deodorant
- Soap
- Shaving cream
- Band-Aids
- Candy (lollipops, gum, mints)
- Aspirin
- Tylenol
- Lotion (for hands, feet)
- Chapstick
- Vitamin C drops (Halls or other brands)
- Bug and ant repellant spray
- Sunscreen
- Air foam insoles
- Febreeze
- Razors
- Feminine products
- Canine shampoo
- Disposable toothbrushes
- Reading glasses
- Sunglasses/eye protection
- Icy Hot
- Nail clippers
- Hairbrushes
- Hair ties
- Boot laces
For residents interested in contributing, the Florida Disaster Fund to support communities impacted by Hurricane Ian has been activated. Visit FloridaDisasterFund.org or text DISASTER to 20222.
Original source can be found here.
