HOW TO HELP: South Florida donation drop-off locations to help Venezuelans after earthquakes

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Back-to-back earthquakes in Venezuela have killed at least 920 people and left thousands injured.

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The Venezuelan government and military have welcomed rescue crews and relief efforts from all over the world.

Here are locations in South Florida that are accepting donations for relief efforts.

BROWARD COUNTY

Coconut Creek:

Food For The Poor, located at 6401 Lyons Road.

Donations are being accepted weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon.

Donations being accepted:

• Fruits: Canned peaches, pineapple, mango, pears, and similar varieties

• Vegetables: Canned tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, green beans, spinach, and mixed vegetables

• Protein: Canned chicken, turkey, beef, fish, or dehydrated meat

• Dry Grains: Rice, beans, lentils, and peas

• Cereals: Wheat, cornmeal, oats, and pasta

• Nuts, Seeds, and Nut Butters: Peanut butter, almond butter, sunflower seed butter

• Vegetable Oil: Cooking oil (vegetable, canola, or sunflower)

• Milk Products: Boxed or powdered milk, fortified alternatives (shelf-stable)

• Ready-to-Eat Snacks: Nutritional biscuits, energy bars, or fortified snacks

• Hygiene supplies, such as soap, deodorant, and wash cloths

• Tarps

• Solar lanterns

• Blankets

• Diapers for children and adults

• Feminine hygiene products

• Children’s activity books and games

Miramar:

Miramar Police Headquarters, 11765 City Hall Promenade

Fire Station 19, 6700 Miramar Parkway

Fire Station 70, 9001 Miramar Parkway

Fire Station 107, 11811 Miramar Parkway

Fire Station 84, 14801 SW 27th St.

Fire Station 100, 2800 SW 184th Ave.

Donations needed include non-perishables, water, batteries, hand sanitizer, professional first-aid kits, gloves, masks, pet supplies, new blankets, tarps, trash bags, etc.

(Not accepting clothing, shoes, linens, or similar items)

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

Here is the list of the aid drop-off locations that the Miami-Dade tax collector has open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Monday to Friday and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday:

MIAMI BEACH: 100 16 St.

CORAL GABLES: 224 Minorca Ave.

DOWNTOWN MIAMI: 200 NW 2nd Ave.

KENDALL: 11735 SW 147 Ave.

MIAMI CENTRAL: 3721 NW 7 St.

MIAMI GARDENS: 18326 NW 7 Ave.

NORTHSIDE: 7900 NW 27 Ave.

MIDWAY CROSSINGS: 7795 West Flagler St. #82c

CORAL REEF: 14652 SW 122 Ave.

FLORIDA CITY: 1448 North Krome Ave.

HIALEAH GARDENS: 11093 NW 138 St.

The Inter Miami CF team store at Nu Stadium is open through Friday, July 3 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

MIAMI BEACH

Here is the list of the Miami Beach Fire Rescue locations that will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. from June 29 to July 2:

SOUTH BEACH: Fire Station 1 at 1051 Jefferson Ave.

BAYSHORE: Fire Station 2 at 2300 Pine Tree Drive

MID BEACH: Fire Station 3 at 5303 Collins Ave.

NORTH BEACH: Fire Station 4 at 6880 Indian Creek Drive

Doral:

  • GEM headquarters is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday, at 1850 NW 84th Ave.
  • Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections Office lobby is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., from Monday to Friday, at 2700 NW 87th Ave.
  • Doral Legacy Park Community Center is open from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., from Monday to Friday, and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at 11400 NW 82 St.
  • El Arepazo is open 24 hours from Monday to Sunday at 10191 NW 58thThe

Donations that are needed include emergency gear, such as flashlights, heavy-duty batteries, solar phone chargers and work gloves; and baby care items, such as diapers.

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