North Port, FL., Jan. 23, 2020 Help Fill the Container! HOPE for North Port Partners with Iglesia Neuva Esperanza to Bring Relief to Puerto Rico.
Operation Hope for Puerto Rico will be filling a 40 foot shipping container with supplies to be distributed to the Yauca area and surrounding communities of Puerto Rico. These areas are still struggling to receive relief. On Saturday January 25th from 8 am to 5 pm at 5600 South Biscayne Dr. items donated will be inventoried and loaded for shipment to Puerto Rico.
They are currently accepting:•Hygiene Products (including all but not limited to) •Diapers for Children and Adults •Baby wipes and baby care items •Deodorant|Toothpaste & Toothbrush|Soap|Sunblock•Air Mattress | Sleeping Bag•Blankets •Camping Tents | Lighters | Camping equipment •Solar Lights•Tarps
Volunteers are need to assist with the inventorying, packing, and loading from 9 am to 5 pm.
A team of 10 volunteers will be traveling to Puerto Rico to meet the supplies at Port and transport to Yauco. They are coordinating with local organizations in the Yauco, PR region to identify children and elderly within the surrounding area to bring items to. The group is also partnering with mental health resources within the region to connect those affected by the trauma that is being experienced.
Individuals wishing to volunteer or having questions can contact Angela Berard at 941-525-4934 or development@hopefornp.org
Spanish speaking individuals can contact Arquelio Ruiz at 941-587-2169.
More information is available at www.hopefornp.org