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

Back-to-back earthquakes in Venezuela have killed at least 589 people and left thousands injured.

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Acting President Delcy Rodríguez announced the new death toll early Friday, surrounded by government and military officials as she welcomed the arrival of rescue crews from all over the world.

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

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 58th St.

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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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

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• 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

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More ways to help

  • Aid drop-off location opens in Homestead
  • World Central Kitchen asks for donations for fresh meals
  • Save The Children asks for emergency fund donations
  • Red Cross asks for Disaster Response Emergency Fund donations
  • UN asks for donations for ‘underfunded’ program for kids
  • World Vision asks for ‘disaster relief fund’ donations
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