Food For The Poor (FFTP) volunteers began packing thousands of disaster relief kits on Friday, June 26, while the organization launches a community donation drive to help families affected by the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24, 2026.

The packing effort was held at FFTP’s Coconut Creek headquarters, 6401 Lyons Road, where community members are also asked to drop off approved disaster relief supplies.

“When disaster strikes, the first question people ask is, ‘How can I help?’” said FFTP President/CEO Ed Raine. “Our volunteers will be packing thousands of emergency relief kits while we begin collecting critical supplies for families whose lives have been turned upside down by these earthquakes. Every kit packed, every donation dropped off, and every gift made brings hope to people facing unimaginable loss.”

FFTP has approximately 19,000 disaster preparedness kits available for volunteers to assemble and prepare for shipment as logistics into Venezuela become available.

Approved disaster relief supplies will be accepted at FFTP’s warehouse on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon.

Requested items include non-expired (at least 1 year before expiration): canned vegetables, canned fruit, canned or dehydrated meat, dry grains, cereals, nuts, seeds, nut butters, boxed or powdered milk and ready-to-eat snacks, as well as hygiene supplies, tarps, solar lanterns, blankets, diapers, feminine hygiene products, children’s activity books and games. Clothing and medications are not accepted.

Supporters who prefer to purchase supplies online may do so through the charity’s Venezuela Earthquakes Amazon Wish List: https://a.co/0e1r1VrW  For more information, please visit foodforthepoor.org

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