First batch of donations from Naples sent to Bahamas

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People in Naples load a truck to send donated goods to those affected by Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas (Collier County Sheriff's Office)
People in Naples load a truck to send donated goods to those affected by Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas (Collier County Sheriff’s Office)

The first batch of thousands of donations at Venue Naples has been sent to the Bahamas, according to a post from the Collier County Sheriff’s Office.

Chef Brian Roland with Venue Naples said the donations were loaded on to the initial fleet of airplanes that are making their way to the Bahamas this afternoon.

Sheriff Rambosk has committed to support this amazing community effort with help from CCSO members and resources to collect and transport donations to local warehouses.

Mon through Fri Sept. 9 to 13, drop off donations at the following CCSO substations 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  • Headquarters Administration (2nd floor, Duty Officer): 3319 Tamiami Trail E. – 239-252-0783
  • North Naples: 776 Vanderbilt Beach Road – 239-252-9100
  • Golden Gate: 4707 Golden Gate Parkway – 239-455-3121
  • Golden Gate Estates: 14750 Immokalee Road – 239-252-9250
  • Everglades: 13245 Tamiami Trail E., #100 – 239-252-9900
  • Immokalee: 112 South First Street, Immokalee – 239-252-9800

For more information, contact Chief Stephanie Spell at (239) 253-5099 or stephanie.spell@colliersheriff.org.

Click here for more ways you can help those affected by Hurricane Dorian.

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