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Bahamas Relief Drop Offs – Central Florida Locations
Hurricane Dorian took a different path than first expected, causing minimal damage to Central Florida. While we are grateful for the outcome here, our thoughts and prayers are with those in the Bahamas who experienced catastrophic damage from Hurricane Dorian. Central Florida is a great community with a big heart and we have already seen so many reaching out to do anything they can to help.
We have put together a list of charities, organizations, and places that are collecting items to take to the Bahamas. Many of the locations began accepting drop-offs early Wednesday morning. No donation is too little, every item makes an impact.
Do you have a bunch of hurricane food and items from preparing for Dorian? These make perfect donations for those in the Bahamas!
***ePlease note, the information below is what we have gathered from facebook posts and information that has been shared with us. If you need further information for a location please contact them.
Greater Orlando Builders Association
HD47 Supply Drive for #BahamaStrong
This is an event that has been created! Check out their Facebook Event for more information!
Location:1507 E Concord St, Orlando, FL 32803
Hours:
Monday, September 9th, 9am-5:pm
Tuesday, September 10th, 9am-5pm
NOTE: If you cannot stop by one of these days, please email Anna at anna.eskamani@myfloridahouse.gov, as she’ll be in the office on Sunday too!
FINALLY: If you are a company looking to make a LARGE donation, please email Anna and she can help coordinate where you can drop off items: anna.eskamani@myfloridahouse.gov
WAYS TO DONATE MONEY:
Bahamas Red Cross: https://bahamasredcross.org/donate/
International Medical Corp: https://give.internationalmedicalcorps.org/page/47784/donate/1?ea.tracking.id=SM~ERDO~SMDRT2009
Miami Based GoFundMe Campaign: https://www.gofundme.com/f/be-there-with-the-fair-dorian-relief-fund
The National Association of the Bahamas: http://www.nabmiami.org/donate/
**Please note that our District Office cannot accept cash donations! We encourage you to donate to one of these nonprofits and to always do your research before making financial contributions**
SUPPLIES WE NEED:
**GENERAL SUPPLIES**
- Water
- Canned goods
- Can openers (manual only)
- Bug spray
- Sunscreen
- Diapers
- Baby formula
- First aid items
- Flashlight (LED flashlights /Solar lights)
- Batteries (especially D)
- Small generators
- Tarps
- Tents
- Nails
- Hammers
- Cat and dog food
- Sleeping bags
- Chain saws (gas operated)
**MEDICAL SUPPLIES**
- Adhesive/Non-Adhesive Bandages
- Antibacterial Ointments
- Gauze and Tape
- Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Ibuprofen
- Rubbing Alcohol and Peroxide
**HYGIENE**
- Deodorant
- Menstruation Items
- Hand sanitizer
- Razors & Shaving Cream
- Shampoo/Conditioner
- Soaps (Bar or Liquid)
- Toothpaste/Toothbrushes
- Mouthwash
- New underwear (no opened packages!)
Brook Dale Senior Living
Location: 80 North Clark Rd, Ocoee, FL 34761
Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm
Dobson’s Woods & Water
Location: 851 Mguire Rd, Ocoee 34761
- Water
- First Aid Kits
- Clothing
- Sunscreen
- Bug Spray
- Formula
- Diapers
- Wipes
- Tents
- Tarps
- Chainsaws
- Generators
- Flashlights
- Batteries
- Canned Goods
- Nonparishable Foods
Atlantic Aviation
Location: 400 Herndon Ave, Orlando, Fl 32803
- Water
- First Aid Kits
- Clothing
- Sunscreen
- Bug Spray
- Formula
- Diapers
- Wipes
- Tents
- Tarps
- Chainsaws
- Generators
- Flashlights
- Batteries
- Canned Goods
- Nonparishable Foods
Project Life Now
Location: 2550 W. Colonial Drive, Suite 300 in Orlando
Phone: 407-242-2350
Email: info@projectlifenow.org
Princesses and Princes
Location: 1637 E Silver Star Rd, Ocoee, FL 34761
Phone: (407) 601-3566
Princesses and Princes is a dropoff location for Project Life Now, who will be transferring the donations. Please keep in mind if you plan to drop off larger items, contact them before bringing it in. They can still transport it, however, they do not have room to store it.
- Canned food
- Can openers
- Bottled Water
- Chaffing pans
- Stereos
- Matches
- Chaffing trays to warm donated food
- Bowls, plates, plastic forks, spoons, and cups
- Juices
- Gatorade
- Flashlights and Batteries
- Candles
- Medical Supplies (Band-Aids, bandages, etc.)
- Fans
- Building materials (boarding, etc.)
- Dishwashing liquid
- Soap, Shampoo, Toothpaste, Towels, Blankets, Sheets, pillows
- Inflatable mattresses
- School supplies: notebooks, pencils, computers
- Buckets, rakes, mops, brooms
- Generators
- New Clothes
- New Shoes
- Baby diapers, pampers, baby wipes
Front Row Sports Bar & Grill in Ocoee
Jeff Dorsey & Charles Lewis
Location: 146 N Clarke Rd, Ocoee, Fl, 34761
Hours: 11am – 11pm every day
Metro Garage Door in Winter Garden
Kevin & Brooke Ogle
Location: 751 Business Park Blvd, Suite 103, Winter Garden, Fl 34787
Hours:
Thursday & Friday (9/5 & 9/6): 9am – 4pm
Monday – Friday (9/9 – 9/13): 9am – 4pm
Dr. Shelley Glover’s/ Your Body in Balance
Location: 1725 East Highway 50, Suite B, Clermont, Fl 34711
Hours:
Monday – Thursday 9am – 4pm
Friday – 9am – 1pm
Micheal’s Ali in Winter Garden & Clermont
Locations:
426 W Plant St, Winter Garden, FL 34787
790 W. Minneola Ave, Clermont, FL
Hours: Visit their website for hours https://www.macoalpizza.com
Michaels Ali will give you a FREE cheese pizza and beer for dropping off hurricane supplies.
The Erica Diaz Team Knows Our Community is Here to Help The Bahamas
The Bahamas have experinced catastrophic damage from Hurricane Dorian. Many businesses and people in the community want to do everything they can to help. We want to make sure you are able to easily find a drop off location near you.
