HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – Hillsborough County is calling on residents to support their neighbors impacted by Hurricane Milton. There are numerous ways to contribute through volunteering and donating.
Volunteer Your Time:
- Volunteer Florida: Connect with various organizations needing help by registering at volunteerflorida.org/volunteerconnect.
- Hillsborough County Comfort Stations: Support residents in need by volunteering at a comfort station. Register with the USF Community Emergency Response Team at https://volunteer.volunteerflorida.org/organization/001VV00000CTeb4YAD.
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Donate to the Hillsborough County Disaster Relief Fund:
This fund directly supports local non-profits like the Salvation Army and American Red Cross providing essential aid and recovery services to Hurricane Milton victims in Hillsborough County.
Donation Methods:
- Online: Visit lsfnet.org to make a secure online donation.
- By Mail: Send a check payable to “Hillsborough Disaster Relief Fund” to Lutheran Services Florida at 3627 W. Waters Ave., Tampa, FL 33614.
Important Note: Donated funds will be used exclusively for resident relief and recovery efforts, not for government services or administrative costs.
Partner Agencies:
Consider supporting these organizations directly:
Meals on Wheels: Deliver meals and connect with homebound residents. Find individual and group volunteer opportunities at MOWtampa.org/volunteer.
Feeding Tampa Bay: Help provide meals and distribute resources to those in need. Sign up for a volunteer shift at https://feedingtampabay.org/volunteer.
Metropolitan Ministries: Offer assistance with hot meals, bagged lunches, and support services at their Family Support Centers. Explore volunteer opportunities at metromin.org/volunteer.
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