Orange County Tax Collector Scott Randolph today announced that his office is teaming up with Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, the region’s largest food bank, to host a Hurricane Irma Relief Drive. Supplies from the drive will benefit Irma victims and the Food Bank’s more than 550 feeding partners across Central Florida.
Central Florida residents can drop off needed supplies at any of the Tax Collector’s seven tag agencies Monday through Friday during regular business hours, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
The office locations are as follows:
- Clarcona – 4101 Clarcona Ocoee Rd., Orlando
- Downtown Orlando – 301 S. Rosalind Ave., Orlando
- East Orange – 10051 University Blvd., Orlando
- Lee Vista – 8185 Lee Vista Blvd., Orlando
- South Orange – 730 W. Sand Lake Rd., Orlando
- West Colonial – 2110 W. Colonial Dr., Orlando
- Winter Garden – 14035 W. Colonial Dr., Winter Garden
“This effort was really borne out of the desire of our employees to lend a helping hand to the community in which they serve,” said Tax Collector Scott Randolph. “I’m so heartened to hear so many of our team members express an eagerness to help their fellow neighbor, even as they continue to recover themselves.”
According to Second Harvest Food Bank, in addition to food, there is a need for personal hygiene, emergency preparedness and child care supplies. Under the Relief Drive, the Tax Collector’s office is asking residents to donate non-perishable food items; cleaning supplies; first-aid supplies; paper goods; flashlights and batteries; infant care items, such as diapers, baby formula and baby food; and more.
“It’s really great to know that Scott Randolph’s team has our community’s back during this extraordinary time of need,” said Dave Krepcho, President & CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. “Their contributions will be joined with many others to help our neighbors get back on their feet with basic needs,” Krepcho added.
The Hurricane Irma Relief Drive will run September 18 through October 20. For a full list of needed supplies, see below.
About Second Harvest Food Bank
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is a private, nonprofit organization that collects, stores and distributes donated food to more than 550 feeding partners in six Central Florida counties: Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia. Last year, with the help of numerous donors, volunteers and a caring, committed community, the food bank distributed 52 million meals to partner programs such as food pantries, soup kitchens, women’s shelters, senior centers, day care centers and Kids Cafes.
Needed Supplies
Basic Categories
- Canned Goods
- Cleaning Supplies
- Cooking items
- Personal Care
- Bottled Goods
- First Aid Supplies
- Paper Goods
- Flashlights/Batteries
- Dry Goods
- Infant Care items
Level 1 Priority
- Peanut Butter
- Assorted drinks
- Cooking items
- Jelly
- Cereal
- Canned Meats
- Canned Fruits & Veggies
- Diapers
- Baby Formula & Food
- Snacks
Level 2 Priority
- Cookies & Crackers
- Toilet Paper
- Feminine Hygiene
- Instant Coffee/Drinks
- Toothpaste & Brushes
- Non-perishable milk
- Tea Bags
- Soap
- Deodorant
- Shampoo
- Candy
- Staples (sugar, salt)
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