Where to drop off Puerto Rico donations

Central Florida is coming together to help Puerto Rico in the wake of Hurricane Maria.

Community organizations are collecting donations after Maria devastated the island, leaving 100 percent of residents without power and unable to communicate with loved ones elsewhere.

Organizers are asking Central Floridians who want to help to donate money, time and supplies.

“If you cannot donate money, buy five packs of batteries, which are invaluable right now,” said Jimmy Vélez Torres, a community organizer who leads the nonprofit Puerto Rican Action Initiative.

You can drop off donations locations:

Orlando: Harbor Community Bank (2320 S. Orange Ave.; 11681 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Suite 1; and 430 N. Semoran Blvd., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday to Friday). Acacia (1865 N. Econlockhatchee Trail, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. at several Monday to Friday).

Kissimmee: Harbor Community Bank (2591 Simpson Road and 100 Park Place Blvd., Suite 101, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday to Friday). Rigo Tile (770 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday to Friday).

Altamonte Springs: Harbor Community Bank (420 E. Altamonte Drive, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday to Friday.)

Sanford: Harbor Community Bank (251 W. First St., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday to Friday).

The most-needed supplies include medicine, first-aid kits, drinking water, personalhygiene and feminine-care products, construction materials, cots and sleeping bags, diapers and wet wipes, tents and awnings, bedding, pet food, kitchenware, bug repellent, baby formula, pajamas, sheets, towels and adult diapers.