Bishop Verot student collecting Irma supplies for Keys

FORT MYERS, Fla. A Bishop Verot student is collecting supplies to donate to Hurricane Irma victims in the hard-hit Florida Keys.

The public can bring supplies anytime before 3:30 p.m. Friday to a U-Haul truck parked outside the school on 5598 Sunrise Drive. A particular need exists for underwear, hair brushes and school supplies.

MORE: Key West Express resumes charters to island after Irma

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