The City of Fort Lauderdale, in partnership with Food For The Poor, is collecting essential supplies to support relief and recovery efforts for those affected by the two earthquakes that occurred in Venezuela on June 24. The two earthquakes, occurring within seconds of each other, were a 7.1-magnitude and a 7.5-magnitude. Latest reports have nearly 50,000 people unaccounted for.

Donations may be dropped off through Sunday, July 12 at the following donation locations:

Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue Stations

Drop-off hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily

Fire Station 2, 528 NW 2nd St.

Fire Station 3, 2801 SW 4th Ave.

Fire Station 8, 1717 SW 1st Ave.

Fire Station 16, 533 NE 22nd St., Wilton Manors

Fire Station 29, 2002 NE 16th St.

Fire Station 35, 1969 E. Commercial Blvd.

Fire Station 46, 1515 NW 19th St.

Fire Station 47, 1000 SW 27th Ave.

Fire Station 49, 1015 Seabreeze Blvd.

Fire Station 53, 2200 Executive Airport Way

Fire Station 54, 3211 NE 32nd St.

Fort Lauderdale Police Headquarters

1300 W. Broward Blvd.

Drop-off hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday

The following relief items are being requested for donation:

Food Items

All food items should have a minimum one-year shelf life.

  • Canned vegetables, including tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, green beans, spinach and mixed vegetables
  • Canned fruits, including peaches, pineapple, mango, pears and similar varieties
  • Canned protein, including chicken, turkey, beef, fish or dehydrated meat
  • Rice, beans, lentils and peas
  • Pasta, oats, cornmeal and cereals
  • Peanut butter, almond butter and sunflower seed butter
  • Cooking oil, including vegetable, canola or sunflower oil
  • Shelf-stable boxed or powdered milk and fortified milk alternatives
  • Nutritional biscuits, energy bars and other ready-to-eat fortified snacks

Essential Non-Food Items

  • Soap, deodorant, washcloths and other travel-size hygiene supplies
  • Tarps
  • Solar lanterns
  • Blankets
  • Diapers for children and adults
  • Feminine hygiene products
  • Children’s activity books and games

The City is not accepting clothing or medications.