Hurricane Ian Donation Drive Launched By City Of Tampa

TAMPA, FL — The city of Tampa is hosting a donation drive to help families impacted by Hurricane Ian throughout this week.

Drop-off sites will open across the city each day, starting on Monday, from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

• Monday's drop-off site is located at the Himes Avenue Sports Complex, 4407 S. Himes Avenue.
• On Tuesday, a drop-off site will be available at MacFarlane Park, 1700 N. MacDill Ave.
• On Wednesday, a drop-off site will be open at Al Lopez Park , 4801 N. Himes Ave.
• The drop-off site for Thursday will be at the New Tampa Recreation Center
• On Friday, the drop-off site will be at Tampa Fire Supply, 3507 E. 21st Ave.

The community is asked to bring the following new items:

• Water/food items (nonperishable)
• Baby formula
• Flashlights
• Batteries
• Paper Towels
• Toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwash, deodorant and other toiletries
• Diapers and wipes
• Toilet paper
• Pillows, blankets, sheets and comforters
• Cleaning supplies
• New clothing
• Tarps

“The city of Tampa knows that our neighbors to the south still need help,” Tampa Fire Rescue Chief Barbara Tripp said. “We’ve already sent down our first responders to support them as they recover from this disaster, but this donation drive is another big way for the city and community to give back. We appreciate any new items the public can provide for victims of Hurricane Ian.”

Stepps Towing is providing a trailer to transport the donated items.

“Giving back has always been important to us at Stepp’s and seeing the impact of Hurricane Ian, we knew we needed to do something to help,” said Todd Stepp, president and CEO of Stepp’s Towing & Heavy Transport. “Stepp’s is honored to provide a 53-foot trailer and the transport services needed to get much-needed supplies down south to our friends in need. Coming together with our community partners reminds us that we aren’t only focused on our business footprint, but our community “heart print” as well.”

Volunteers are still needed. If you'd like to help out, sign up here.

The community can also donate through the Red Cross.