There are still shelters open in Sarasota County that are housing many North Port Citizens. The shelters ask that you do not donate directly to them, but rather to an affiliate organization that will bring the items to the shelter.
South Shore Church - Contact - Pastor Nick Williams (941) 451- 6995
1899 S. Tuttle Ave. Sarasota
Drop off times: Monday, October 3 to Saturday, October 8 – 12:00 to 7:00 PM each day
First Baptist Church - Contact - Krista Lyons (386) 208-3231
1661 Main Street Sarasota
Drop off times: Monday, October 3 to Wednesday, October 5 – 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM each day
Coast Life Church - Contact - Dillan Richey - (860)-919-0136
1100 U.S. Hwy 41 Bypass Venice
Drop off times: Monday, October 3 – 8:00 to 10:00 AM and 4:00 to 7:00 PM
Grace Community Church - Contact Pastor Mike - (941) 379-6301
8000 Bee Ridge Road Sarasota
Drop of Times: Monday, October 3 to Sunday, October 9 – 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM each day
Riverside Church - Contact - Matthew Nations (941) 266-9014
8660 Daniel’s Parkway Ft. Myers
Drop Off Times: Monday, October 3 to Thursday, October 6 – 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM each day
Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee
580 McIntosh Rd, Sarasota, FL 34232
Drop-Off Dates/Times:
- Mon. Oct. 3 - 9am-5pm
- Tues. Oct. 4 - 9am-2pm
- Wed. Oct. 5 - closed for Yom Kippur
- Thurs. Oct. 6 - 9am-5pm
What items are needed?
Everything. There are varying levels & types of need in our community right now and a wide variety of care items would be helpful:
- Basic toiletries like shampoo, toothpaste, hairbrushes and toothbrushes, body wash & soap
- Clothing items like shirts, skirts, pants, hoodies/jackets, socks, and shoes
- Blankets, sheets, sleeping bags & pillows
- Nonperishable food items such as peanut butter, canned vegetables, canned soup, & cereal
- Bottled water, juice boxes
- Comfort items like stuffed animals, books, and games