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It will take months, if not years, to rebuild Southwest Florida after Hurricane Ian.

If you are looking for a way to help our neighbors to the south, several local organizations have sprang into action. Here’s how to continue participating.

We will continue to update this blog as new information comes in. Send any information regarding ongoing efforts to [email protected].

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211 Tampa Bay Cares Volunteer organization providing emotional and financial help to local families suffering from health issues, job loss, depression, incredible stress, hunger, homelessness and more. 211tampabay.org

Buy food from the farm In conjunction with St. Pete’s Palm Lake Christian Church, Buy Farm Food allows people to donate a hurricane to a relief box that will be delivered to Lee County. For now, BFF told CL that they have a sponsor who will match the donated boxes. buyfarmfood.com

Feeding Tampa Bay The nonprofit distributes food locally and coordinates with food pantries serving Southwest Florida. foodtampabay.org

Ian Response Fund Florida Rising and Dream Defenders are just two grassroots coalition groups raising money to meet the most urgent needs and provide aid across the state. ianresponse.org

Metropolitan Ministries World Central Kitchen helps the Bay Area charity prepare meals and support local hunger relief organizations. MM’s Tampa Heights headquarters has canned food, bottled water, and electricity, and also collects non-perishable food and bottled water. 2002 N Florida Avenue, Tampa metromin.org

Mutual Disaster Aid MADR, a group that has helped people in several disaster scenarios over the years, has established a relief center and is gathering supplies in one place to get the hardest-hit areas south. Tarps are badly needed these days, along with chainsaws and building materials to help with repairs to the property. Water, non-perishable food, hygiene and medical products are also useful. Volunteer opportunities are also available. After hours, donations can be left under the Waters Avenue church overhang near the front door. Church of the Avenue des Eaux. 609 W Waters Avenue, Tampa. mutualaiddisasterrelief.org

Spady’s Coffee Co. Greg Spadaccini’s folks took Hurricane Ian on the chin (on social media, Greg shared a video of Pops’ car being swallowed by a storm surge). Last week, the owner of Spaddy’s Coffee Co. traveled south to pick up his parents and drop off some groceries. He also comes home, and for the rest of the week he goes to get supplies – the most urgent needs are trash cans and bags, saws, drills, nails, hammers, knives, work gloves, dustpans, chainsaws and mixed oil – at Coffee Trailer (5206 N Florida Ave., Tampa) and South Tampa (6102 S MacDill Ave., Tampa)

Tradewinds Island Resorts Through Dec. 22, the St. Pete Beach stalwart is donating $20 per room reservation to the Florida Disaster Fund as part of its “Shore to Shore” initiative. tradewindsresort.com

Events

Hotel Haya The Haya Hotel’s Ybor City Pop-Up Night Market Shop offers clothing, art, fragrance, live acrylic portrait sessions and a full-service cash bar. from the Florida Disaster Recovery Fund. Saturday, October 8, 5-9 p.m. 1412 E 7th Ave., Ybor City. eventbrite.com

Kahwa Cafe
On Thursday, October 6 only, all locations donated 100% of sales to World Central Kitchen, which helps feed Ian’s victims.

PTL The Ybor City club is hosting a hurricane relief fundraiser to benefit Feeding Tampa Bay on Friday, October 7. In addition to next week’s event, PTL is also collecting non-perishable food for donations this Saturday and Sunday from 1-6 p.m. 1507 E 7th Avenue, Ybor Town

Past efforts

no dogs St. Pete’s vegan hot dog vendor pops up outside Good Intentions to kick off a new special. Some bartenders will donate their tips to Shelter Farm Sanctuary. Sunday, October 2, noon-4 p.m. 1900 1st Ave. S, St. Petersburg

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