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Lauderhill residents urged to gather supplies for Hurricane Beryl victims

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Jamaican Women of Florida (JWOF) volunteers for packing hurricane items for people in Grenada, Jamaica, and Barbados at Global Empowerment Missions (GEM) warehouse.
By Sheri-kae McLeod

The City of Lauderhill Mayor Ken Thurston and the City Commission are mobilizing efforts to collect supplies to support Jamaica and other Caribbean Islands affected by Hurricane Beryl.

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Residents can drop off donations at John Mullin Park, located at 2000 NW 55 Avenue, Lauderhill, Florida 33313.

Collection Hours:

  • Thursday, July 4th – Sunday, July 7th: 10 AM – 5 PM

Items Needed:

  • New Blankets and Sheets
  • New Cots
  • Yard Waste Bags
  • Unexpired Canned Foods and Non-Perishable Foods
  • New Sleeping Bags
  • New Work Gloves
  • Solar Powered Lights/Flashlights
  • Industrial Sponges
  • Professional First Aid Kits
  • New Tarps
  • Personal Hygiene Kits
  • New Washcloths
  • Baby Diapers/Wipes

Collections will continue through Monday, July 8, 2024.

For more information, please contact Cheryl at the Jamaican Consul General’s office at 954-559-3955.

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