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Ways you can donate and volunteer in your community after Hurricane Helene

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Many Floridians across the state are left cleaning up the devastating damage Hurricane Helene left behind. For those wanting to help, ABC Action News has compiled a list of ways you can donate or volunteer in your community.

You can also donate directly to our ABC Action News Gives Hurricane Helene Relief Fund. More volunteer opportunities can be found at World Central Kitchen, One More Child and Volunteer Florida.

This list will be updated.

Find your county:

Hillsborough County

Pinellas County

Manatee County

  • Star Fish Company Market & Restaurant: 12306 46th Ave W, Cortez
    • Volunteers are needed to help clean up mud and silt, as well as remove large items from homes for Cortez and Sunny Shore residents
    • Call Star at 941-794-1243 or A.P. Bell Fish Company at 941-794-1249 for more information
  • Orban's Nursery: 9601 9th Ave NW, Bradenton
    • Volunteers are needed to help clean up at this local nursery (lunch will be provided)
    • Clean-up day will be from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 5
    • The nursery is also accepting donations on GoFundMe
  • Keep Manatee Beautiful
    • Volunteers are needed to help clean up debris on Anna Maria Island
    • Manatee residents can volunteer on Oct. 2 and Oct. 3 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Daily pickup will be held at the Judicial Center Parking Garage (615 12th St. West, Bradenton)
    • Those interested can sign up for time slots here
  • Parrish Community Pages
    • Manatee County District 1 candidate Jennifer Harney is accepting donations for those impacted in Rubonia, Palmetto Point and Bay Colony
    • Those wanting to drop off donations in person can find a list of drop-off areas here
    • Those who want to donate but cannot drop off goods can purchase them online here
    • Volunteers wanting to help with clean-up can text Charlene Johnson at (812) 521-2756 with their full name and their availability

Sarasota County

  • Sarasota County Government
    • Volunteers are needed in the Helene recovery process
    • Sarasota residents can fill out the volunteer form here, call 311 or 941-861-5000 to sign up
    • Email DisasterRecovery@scgov.net for more questions
  • Osprey/Gulf Gate Community Cleanup
    • Community members can help gather garbage and debris on Oct. 5 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
    • Sarasota officials will be providing dumpsters at 7112 Curtiss Avenue, Sarasota
    • Hazardous materials such as oil, paint and more can be taken to the Citizens’ Convenience Center (4000 Knights Trail Road, Nokomis)
    • For more information, call 311
  • City of Venice
    • Blood donations are needed following Hurricane Helene
    • The OneBlood Big Red Bus will be at Venice City Hall (401 W. Venice Ave) on Oct. 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    • Appointments are encouraged but not required

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