While the impacts of Hurricane Ian are evident in and around our community, none is more apparent than that of the flooding that remains in parts of our community as Deltona.
There are so many great people who gave to those in need, they helped where they knew they could. An example of one such wonderful person is Carmen, owner of Sweet and Salao by Chef Carmen LLC. She collected clothes, food, baby items and bathroom items as shown below and distributed it to those she felt needed it.
Carmen is just one of the many heroes that is finding a way to help in her community.
 |  Photo Credit Carmen from Sweet & Salao |  |
Dana McCool is a local hero that runs Deltona Strong. They are currently accepting donations of Sandbags and Volunteers for families in need as well. Deltona and parts of central Florida are continuing to have flood water impact their homes. As the waters rise, more homes are seeing the impact and being flooded. Dana is out in the neighborhood, continuing to help the elderly residents and those wishing to remain in their homes. "Deltona Strong will have complete transparency with donations and donors can follow the donation on the website." stated Dana McCool. They are a known and established 501-3C in the community.
Video Credit Dana McCool |
Efforts persist to collect more clothes, food, and other personal items for the community. The list of items can be found below. Yes, Deltona and Central Florida are still in need, many families have been displaced until the flooding both stops and recedes. Even then, the damage to the homes will need to be assessed. Please keep these families in our community in your thoughts. Also, your donation will help in ways that donated items cannot.
ITEMS OF NEED
When giving please think about the items you would appreciate receiving. We think of our own health and hygiene when purchasing items, the families in need will appreciate fruits, vegetables and clean clothes too. Below are some of the basic supplies that will help families in need.
Food:
Packed Items like Canned foods, Apple Sauce, Fruit Cups, Granola Bars, etc
Hygiene:
Hair products, Body Wash, Sanitary Pads, Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Deodorant
All Size Clothes:
Clean, like New Shorts, Shirts, Pants, Sweaters, Casual Dresses, Sneakers
Baby Items:
Diapers, Baby Food, Wipes, Formula, Clothes, Toys
Misc.
Sandbags, Volunteers, Bookbags, School Supplies. Pet food
COLLECTION SITES
Carmen in the photo above was able to open up her own collection site and help the community. Now there are some local food banks that are willing to accept your donations but also there are still other donations that are much appreciated from the list above. The organizations that are involved in the relief effort would gladly accept your assistance in these areas.
Local Food Banks
Deltona Alliance Church - 2nd Monday each Month 3:30 - 5:30pm Monday Oct 10th - 921 Deltona Blvd (Ph:386-574-6046)
All Saints Episcopal Church Wednesday - 9am -10am Wednesday Oct 12th -155 Clark St (Ph:386-668-4108)
Deltona Christian Church - Wednesday 9am -10am (Can receive every other week)Wednedsay Oct 12th - 960 E Normandy Blvd (Ph:386-748-1452)
The Lighthouse Pentecostal Church - 2nd & 4th Tuesday 7pm-10pm Tuesday Oct 11th - 1785 Elkcam Dr (Ph:386-216-5134)
Deltona Presyterian Church - Every other TuesdayTuesday Oct 11th - 2300 Howland Blvd (Ph:386-879-3200)
New Hope Church of God - 3rd Wednesday & 3rd Saturday 9-11am Wednesday Oct 19th - 2855 Lake Helen-Osteen Rd (Ph:386-532-8291)
Santuario Las Escrituras - Every other Saturday 10a - 12 p (Call for emergencies) Saturday Oct 15th - 3151 Howland Blvd (Ph:386-279-0000)
Vessel of Honor Outreach Center - Thursdays 10am-3pm (1st come 1st serve) Today 10am - 3pm - 2401 E Graves Ave (Ph:386-320-1379)
The Bridge Center - Hot Meals for Lunch & Dinner 421 S. Palmetto Ave, Deland
The Neighborhood Center - Mon - Thurs 9am - 4pm / Friday 9am-Noon - 434 S. Woodland Blvd, Deland (Ph:386-734-8120)
ORGANIZATION HELPING WITH RELIEF EFFORTS
Families in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian were in need of so many supplies and continue to appreciate your assistance. There were many such families who stepped up to provide help to families in need. While some families are getting back to normal there are still families in the Deltona area continuing to struggle.
Here's a list of reliable organizations with boots on the ground helping in the areas in need.
To those families effected by the flooding Pet Vet is offering a checkup with the code 'IAN'.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Get involved and volunteer. Families are still displaced, they have lost most everything they own and for now organizations like Deltona Strong and the Volusia Basket Brigade will not only appreciate your donations but welcome any efforts you would like to offer in helping prevent more damage, restoring homes in the aftermath and feeding families. It is also worth asking any local shelters if they need any help with relief efforts.
SHARE ABOUT WAYS TO HELP
We are are a community that has shown we will help each other in times of need! Get involved by volunteering, donate what items you can or share ways to help; helping others learn how they can help can benefit the community in a large way.
People all over the country are feeling compelled to help with relief efforts, but aren't sure how to be involved. We do what we can, when we can to help those that need help. Bringing awareness to the cause will help our friends and neighbors recover that much more quickly. If you would share this article, you might help someone find a way to help our community.
