GCSC is collecting donations for Hurricane Florence victims
Hurricane Relief UPDATE
~ Donations can be dropped off at any Gulf Coast campus ~
Panama City, FL – Gulf Coast State College students, faculty and staff are teaming up to provide emergency relief to those in the path of Hurricane Florence.
The College is collecting donations in an effort to provide those affected by Hurricane Florence with the necessary resources to aid in the cleanup and recovery process. Some of the Items needed include cleaning supplies, pet supplies and baby supplies. Donations can be dropped off at any GCSC campus including the Main Campus in Panama City, the Gulf/Franklin Campus in Port St. Joe, the North Bay Campus in Southport and the Tyndall Education Center on Tyndall Air Force Base. The College is also working with organizations in the community to provide additional collection sites, and they will be announced as the information becomes available.
The Association of Florida Colleges GCSC Chapter is assisting with the effort, and the project is spearheaded by GCSC’s Commodores Care committee, an initiative dedicated to helping the community by providing opportunities for GCSC staff and students to get involved and to expand volunteerism efforts.
For additional information, please contact Melissa Bois at (850) 872.3804 or mbois@gulfcoast.edu.
Cleanup supplies needed
• Brooms
• Shovels
• Rakes
• Hack saws
• Loppers
• Heavy duty trash bags
• Eye protection
• Disposable masks
• Hand sanitizer
• Insect repellent
• Rope
• Utility knives
• Work/rubber gloves
• Paper towels
• Rags
• Laundry & dish soap
• Bleach
• Sponges
• Buckets
• Mops
• Towels
• Crowbars
• Wheelbarrows
• First aid kits
• Batteries
• Flashlights
Baby/toddler supplies needed
• Bottles
• Formula – powdered (pop top)
• Blankets
• Baby wipes
• Diapers
• Pull-ups
• Teddy bears
• Pain relief medicine
Pet food supplies needed
• Dog food (canned & dry)
• Cat food (canned & dry)
• Crates
• Carriers (small dogs & cats)
Drop off locations / times:
- Maintenance Building – – – – Mon – Fri 7am – 3pm (Panama City Campus)
- Gulf Franklin Campus – – – – Mon – Fri 8:30am – 3:30pm *est
- North Bay Campus – – – – Mon – Fri 9am – 3pm
- Tyndall Education – – – – Mon – Fri
