Michael J. Yakes Foundation Collects Hurricane Supplies

GULFPORT, FL — Starting Sept. 10, Gulfport Mayor Emeritus Michael J. Yakes is placing a 15-foot Uhaul truck on standby at the Michael J. Yakes Recreation Complex, 5730 Shore Blvd. S., to collect needed supplies for Hurricane Dorian victims.

Residents can donate supplies at the Gulfport Recreation Center at 5730 Shore Blvd. S. Donations will be aimed at the long-term recovery of the Bahamas and support communities in need of humanitarian aid and disaster relief.

The Michael J. Yakes Foundation is seeking items such as diapers for infants, generators, batteries, fans, pet food, sunscreen, disinfectant wipes, bug spray, mosquito nets, flashlights, gas cans, duct tape, work gloves and extension cords.

A full list of needed items:

• Generators
• Extension Cords
• Work Gloves
• Chainsaw Bar Oil
• Gas Cans
• Duct Tape
• Eye Protection
• Tarps and Ropes
• Hammers and Nails
• Battery-Operated Fans
• Batteries
• Flashlights
• Bug Spray
• Mosquito Nets
• Unused Blankets
• Cleaning Supplies
• Nonperishable Food
• Hygiene Products
• Baby Supplies
• OTC Medical Supplies
• Fans
• Solar Phone Chargers
• Phone Battery Packs
• Cleaning Products
• Trash Bags
• Disinfecting Wipes
• Sunscreen
• Camping Lights (Solar and Battery Powered)

“Thank you all for being a part of what has already been a successful and enlightening experience of how amazing and powerful we all are when we work together," said Yakes. "We are blessed to be on this journey with so much love and support."

For more information, call Yakes at (727) 851-3871.