What is everything doing with all the food and drinks they bought for Dorian? (Tampa: live, stores)

[bentlebee]

A few days ago we went to one of the places at Wiregrass Mall, to have a drink and it was very quiet.

We were wondering if everyone was having parties to get done with the beer, wine, food that was bought to survive Dorian

But on a serious note...when we saw all the grocery stores shelf's being empty when it comes to water, beer, wine and lots of food, and no Hurricane has come here and hopefully will stay away, what are you all doing with the food and drinks?

Are there charities to collect food and drinks for the Bahamas that is caught with this disaster of a Hurricane that wouldn't move?

[CrowGirl]

Originally Posted by bentlebee

Are there charities to collect food and drinks for the Bahamas that is caught with this disaster of a Hurricane that wouldn't move?

That's a great idea ans similar to what we did when we lived in Florida. At the beginning of each hurricane season we bought the requisite canned goods and bottled water and then at the end of the season donated it to food pantries and repurchased at the beginning of the next season. We try to avoid canned goods in our regular meals and really had them for the prep, so they could expire otherwise - this way they were still good and would go to a good cause.

[LKJ1988]

Never bought any.

[bgmiami]

If the food isn't perishable then save it until the end of hurricane season. Remember, it ain't over until it's over.

[Ft Laud Guy]

The month-long supply of Campbell's Chunky will replace my normally-scheduled food budget.

[mrviking]

With football season starting up, I don't food and drink lasting very long..

[TBMorgan]

If you sincerely want to make a difference, the Red Cross is the best way to donate. https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation.html/

Save your non-perishables for those hurricanes/storms out in the Atlantic lining up for the upcoming weeks.

[TBMorgan]

https://www.tampabay.com/hurricane/2...6ZH8n3Gdn9Bxrc

I'm sure they won't need rolls of paper towels tossed at them......guaranteed.

[TBMorgan]

Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister is launching a hurricane donation supply drive for victims affected by Hurricane Dorian.
Now through Friday, Sept. 13, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office will be collecting hurricane relief supplies at all five of its district offices and both Orient Road and Falkenburg Road Jails.
Hillsborough County residents are encouraged to drop off supplies ranging from food and water to first aid items. HCSO will not be accepting clothing or monetary donations.
The following supplies will be accepted:
- Water
- Canned goods/non-perishable foods
- Can openers
- Disposable plates and eating utensils
- Baby formula
- Baby wipes
- Diapers
- Personal hygiene kits/feminine products
- Sunscreen
- Mosquito repellent
- Flashlights
- Batteries
- Small generators
- Portable radios (battery or crank)
- Chain saws
- Shovels
- First aid items
- Cleaning items
- Tarpaulins
- Solar-powered chargers
- Shipping pallets
Donations can be dropped off in the front lobby at the following locations:
• District I Office: 14102 N. 20th St., Tampa, FL 33613
• District II Office: 2310 Falkenburg Road, Tampa, FL 33619
• District III Office: 7202 Gunn Hwy, Tampa, FL 33625
• District IV Office: 508 33rd Street SE, Ruskin, FL 33570
• District V Office: 10128 Windhorst Road, Tampa, FL 33619
• Orient Road Jail: 1201 Orient Road, Tampa, FL 33619
• Falkenburg Road Jail: 520 N. Falkenburg Road, Tampa, FL 33619

[bentlebee]

I’ve heard on the radio that in Lakeland there will be planes flying out to bring supplies to the Bahamas and they take innsimilar supplies as previous poster listed.