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In-Kind Donations During Disasters

The Red Cross of Lee County is unable to accept small, individual donations or collections of items such as clothing, food or cleaning supplies. The cost to sort, package and distribute these types of donations to disaster victims is almost always greater than the cost of purchasing the items locally, and it is logistically impossible to distribute a wide variety of individual items in a meaningful way. Because of these cost and logistical concerns, we recommend that you support your community by donating these items to an organization that is equipped to put them to the best possible local use. Some local organizations that we recommend include are: Goodwill Industries (Lee County) at 239/995-2106 or the Salvation Army of Fort Myers at 239-278-1551.

Please Note: Offers of sizeable, bulk donations are reviewed to determine if they meet a current need for disaster victims that can be addressed by the Red Cross of Lee County. Bulk donations are typically new, shrink-wrapped and palletized items, and they are transported by the donor. Companies and industries may have bulk items that can be useful in these circumstances. If you would like to discuss this type of donation, please contact the Development Director at 239-278-3401.

In Kind Donations for Local Chapter Operational Uses 2007-2008 Fiscal Year

The Red Cross of Lee County has compiled a “Wish List” of items that are outside our budgeted needs. If you have access to any of the following items, please contact our Director of Client Services at 239-278-3401.

  • 2, 7-seat passenger vans (less than 1 year old)
  • 10 (ten) 800-Mega Hertz Radios for Disaster Services AED Trainers-Automated External Defibrillators (for Health and Safety Classes)
  • Training Mannequins for CPR and First Aid
  • 1000 Cots
  • 1000 Blankets
  • 50 stackable chairs
  • 10 folding tables
  • Letter Scale