How to help Florida survivors of Hurricane Ian

Here’s a list of organizations that are taking donations to help those affected by Hurricane Ian, which made its Florida landfall on Sept. 28.

Baer’s Furniture: Drop off donations at all 16 Baer’s Furniture Showrooms throughout the state, as well as at its distribution warehouse in Pompano Beach. For a list of requested items and addresses of drop-off locations, go to Baers. com.

City of Boca Raton: Boca Raton is partnering with the Boca Blue Benevolent and the Boca Raton Firefighter & Paramedic Benevolent. Drop off supplies from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday at the following locations: City Hall (201 W. Palmetto Park Road), Boca Raton Police Department (100 NW Boca Raton Blvd.), Boca Raton Fire Station 1 (1151 N. Federal Highway) and Boca Raton Fire Station 5 (2333 Glades Road). The city will collect only socks, moleskins (for blisters), wipes, neck gaiters, Emergen-C, deodorant, soap, Band-Aids, aspirin, Tylenol, ChapSticks, bug/ant spray, sunscreen, first-aid supplies, toiletries and baby items (diapers, wipes, clothes). To make a money donation, visit BocaBlueDonations.org or BocaCares.org.

The Mall at Wellington Green: Drop off donated items at the mall Mondays through Fridays at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.; as well as Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 3 p.m. The drop-off site is on the first floor across from California Pizza Kitchen. The mall has partnered with Stuart-based D.O.A. Fishing Lures to transport donations to Florida’s west coast. For more information or to schedule large drop-off donations, contact Meghan Buser at info@meghanbuser.com. The Mall at Wellington Green is located at 10300 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington.

BrightStar Credit Union: This Broward County credit union is doing a donation drive to benefit the American Red Cross, and you may drop off relief supplies at any of seven BrightStar branch locations. Needed supplies include (but are not limited) to: water, batteries, toiletries, nonperishable food, battery-operated fans, diapers, paper cups/plates, plastic silverware, mosquito repellent, hygiene products, baby food/formula, trash bags, medical supplies and tool kits. To donate money or see the branch locations for supply dropoffs, go to BSCU.org/donate.

Eagle Ridge Elementary School: This school has teamed with the Coral Springs Coconut Creek Regional Chamber of Commerce to gather supplies to send to schools in Hurricane Ian-affected areas. In particular they are looking for diapers, wipes and canned or powdered milk. The drop-off box will be located in the front office through Oct. 14. Eagle Ridge is located at 11500 Westview Drive, Coral Springs.

LOOP Concert + Supply Drive: The Las Olas Oceanside Park will add a supplies drive to its free-andopen-to-the-public Sunday by the Shore event on Sunday at State Road A1A and Las Olas Boulevard. The collection will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Besides the supply drive, there will be the usual lawn games, vendors and a concert, this time by the Krush Party Band, expected onstage from noon to 3 p.m. For a list of items accepted for the drive, go to TheLoopFLB. com/events/sunday-by-the-shore. Additionally, OTC4Me.com will have personal hygiene and cleaning supply care packages for sale, along with postcards you can have attached to each box.

Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League: This West Palm Beachbased organization is taking part in

the transfer of cats and dogs from the Florida’s Gulf Coast. To support their efforts, you can make a donation by going to PeggyAdams.org/hurricaneian.

Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County: The Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County opened an emergency relief fund to provide urgent basic needs, repairs, cleanup and longterm help for victims. To donate, go to JewishPB.org/ ianrelief.

Food For The Poor: This Coconut Creek-based organization has been working with its church partners to provide disaster relief for vulnerable families. Now FFTP is accepting donations for cleaning kits. To see a list of what is needed, go to FoodForThePoor.org/help-now/ disaster-relief-hurricane-ian. You may also deliver the goods from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays to FFTP’s warehouse at 6401 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek.

Feeding South Florida: This Pembroke Park-based hunger relief organization is working to ensure victims of Hurricane Ian have clean water and ready-to-eat meals. To donate, go to FeedingSouthFlorida.org.

Florida Ian Response Fund: A coalition of grassroots groups banded together in 2017 as a response to Hurricane Irma. Once again, they are activating for Hurricane Ian recovery. The on-the-ground organizations that make up the alliance include Florida Rising, Dream Defenders, the Florida Immigrant Coalition, Central Florida Jobs With Justice, and Faith in Florida. Go to ActBlue.com/donate/ ianresponsefl.

Volunteer Florida: This agency for volunteerism and national service also has a foundation that manages the Florida Disaster Fund. Their website has a clearinghouse of disaster relief efforts looking for volunteers. You may also make donations to the Florida Disaster Fund through the foundation, which as a 501(c)(3) charity, makes your gift tax-deductible. Go to VolunteerFlorida. org.

Big Dog Ranch Rescue: This Palm Beach County-based operation will provide pet supplies to shelters and families. You can donate wet or dry dog and cat food, blankets, crates and/or cash. Drop off donated supplies from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Big Dog Ranch Rescue, 14444 Okeechobee Blvd., Loxahatchee Groves, or make cash donations by calling 561-791-6465 or going to BDRR.org.

World Central Kitchen: Chef José Andrés founded this organization in 2010 after an earthquake devastated Haiti. Not only are they sending out food trucks to feed people affected by Hurricane Ian in Florida, but they’re also helping survivors of Hurricane Fiona. To support their efforts, go to WCK.org/relief/hurricane-fiona.

Florida International University: Florida International University said it’s working with State University System institutions and reaching out to its 1,800 students as well as faculty and staff who live or have relatives on the west coast to help provide support and resources. To donate, go to FIUstrong.fiu.edu.