Particularly in the early stages of a disaster, it is best to provide financial assistance to an established and trusted organization that can provide support where it is needed most. Select from a list of organizations that are vetted, and established.   Go to NVOAD to search trusted organizations now. 

It is unfortunate but scammers use disasters to prey on the good nature of those that want to help. Be suspicious of anyone calling or soliciting money online that you do not know. 

Local Donation Drives 

Broward County is Collecting Specific Supplies

Broward County is calling on residents and businesses to join in a united relief effort to collect essential supplies to the impacted islands and victims of Hurricane Melissa, ensuring that critical resources are ready to be sent following the storm.

Items needed are:
Tarps, water, flashlights, sleeping bags, batteries, trash bags, tents, work gloves, nonperishable food, solar-powered lights, personal care items, baby diapers, and first aid kits.
No used clothes or linens will be needed.

Drop-off locations are open at the following locations.

•  South Regional/Broward County Library
  7300 Pines Boulevard Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
  Monday through Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Thursday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Miramar Branch Library and Education Center
  2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar, FL 33025
  Beginning November 3:  Monday through Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Thursday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• West Regional Library
  8601 W. Broward Boulevard, Plantation, FL 33324
  Monday through Wednesday, 10 a.m. through 8 p.m.; Thursday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Southwest Regional Library
  16835 Sheridan Street, Pembroke Pines, FL 33331
  Monday through Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Thursday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Broward County Parks

• Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium
  3700 NW 11 Place, Lauderhill, FL 33311
  Daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Tradewinds Park & Stables
  3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek, FL 33066
  Daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Visit www.Broward.org or download the flyer for details.

Broward County Public Schools 

Broward County Public Schools, in partnership with BrightStar Credit Union, Broward County Association of Student Councils, Broward County Council of PTAs/PTSAs, Broward Education Foundation, Broward Principals’ and Assistants’ Association, and Broward Teachers Union, supports Jamaica in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. 

Donations are being accepted through December 19, 2025 at the following locations:

Drop off your donations at any of the following locations Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.:

• BCPS Regional Offices: Central, North, South, School Transformation

• Kathleen C. Wright Administrative Center (KCW Building)

• Technology & Support Services Center (TSSC Building)

• BrightStar Credit Union Headquarters

• Broward Teachers’ Union

 Click here for more details