Get involved and support the Bahamas! Read more to find out how!

Source: Daytona Beach News Journal

How to help

Who:  “Volusia for the Bahamas"

When:  3:30 to 5:30 pm Sunday.

Where:  Airport Road Park, 6751 Airport Road in Port Orange

More Info:  Call 386-871-4663, or go to the group’s Facebook page.  After Sunday, the following locations can collect donations during business hours:  Caton-Hosey Insurance 3731 S Nova Road, Port Orange, 386-767-3161:  Odyssey Travel, 146 S. Atlantic Ave.  Coastal Tattoo, 5257 S. Ridgewood Ave, Port Orange, LaBosco’s Jewelry Castle 4360 Ridgewood Ave., Port Orange.

What To Give:  All items going into the Bahamas must be tracked and properly boxed, so items bought and already packaged by the case help speed things along.  Organizers ask that an itemized list accompany donations.  Here’s what is needed:

• Bottled Water
• Juice Boxes
• Boxed Milk such as Parmalat and infant formula
• Canned Food Goods of all varieties
• Peanut Butter and jelly
• Baby food and related supplies
• Sanitary goods such as tampons, sanitary pads, and infant diapers of all sizes.
• Band-aids and antiseptic type creams
• Wipes of any brand for personal hygiene
• Charcoal and lighter fluid
• New Clothing, infant, child and adult
• Portable Generators
• Gas Cans
• Waterproof tarps and straps
• Flashlights
• Batteries of all sizes for flashlights
• Pet Food
• Aspirin, antacids, Tylenol
• Toothpaste and toothbrushes
• Soap and deodorant
• New Spray Bottles
• Blankets