In an effort to help those affected in Fort Myers, Chief Coursey and some businesses in Tavares have decided to be a drop off location for supplies starting now until Oct. 7.
Here is the list of drop off locations:
Belton Financial Group of Raymond James
531 W Main St., Tavares, FL 32778
Drop off during office hours (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) starting Oct. 3-7
The Mason Jar
37534 FL-19, Dona Vista, FL 32784
During regular business hours (7 a.m. to 8 p.m., except Sunday: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
Tavares Police Department – Public Safety Complex
911 Gateway Dr., Tavares, FL 32778
24/7 location. Stops collecting at midnight Oct. 7.
Gracie Barra Jiu Jitsu – Clermont
16215 FL-50 #301, Clermont, FL 34711
During regular business hours
JB Factory Flooring
336 W Ardice Ave., Eustis, FL 32726
During regular business hours
Here is the list of requested supplies and goods:
1. Non-perishable food
2. Water
3. Gatorade/Electrolyte Mix
4. Flashlights/Batteries
5. Chainsaws/Tools for tree removal
6. Generators
7. Gas/Gas cans
8. Premixed oil
9. Clothing
10. Shoes
11. Bedding/Pillows/Sleeping bags/Blow up mattresses
12. Pet food/supplies
13. Diapers
The supplies will be delivered to Fort Meyers on Oct. 8
