MIAMI, Fla. – In order to help Floridians prepare for the hurricane season, Farm Share is partnering with Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) to distribute hurricane supplies at nine locations across Florida on June 7 at 9 a.m.
The statewide event will provide free hurricane supply kits to 6,500 Florida families, and is sponsored by the American Red Cross and Neighbors 4 Neighbors.
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“We know the fear and uncertainty that hurricane season brings for so many Florida families,” Stephen Shelley, CEO of Farm Share said. “That’s why we’re committed to showing up, before, during, and after the storm, to make sure our neighbors have the support and supplies they need to stay safe and recover.”
When: Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 9 a.m.
Locations:
- Tallahassee Fairgrounds – 441 Paul Russell Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32301
- Sumpter Park – 165 SW 3rd Ave, Madison, FL 32340
- Fair Ground Youth Fair – 10901 SW 24th St, Miami, FL 33165
- Pompano North Lauderdale Park – 4001 NW 62nd St, North Lauderdale, FL 33068
- Hand Park – 500 W Canal St S, Belle Glade, FL 33430
- West Palm Beach - IBEW Local #728 Building Corp – 4620 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33415
- Celebration Church – 9555 R G Skinner Pkwy, Jacksonville, FL 32256
- Next Level Church – 12400 Plantation Road, Fort Myers, FL 33966
- Raymond James Stadium – 4201 N Himes Ave Lot 14, Tampa, FL 33607
“Our collective goal is to work hand-in-hand with corporate, government, religious, nonprofit, and individual partners to minimize the impact of major disasters,” Michael Capponi, Founder of GEM said. “We believe that smart partnerships are the key to building a stronger, more resilient response framework.”
In response to Hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton last year Farm Share and GEM delivered more than 13 million pounds of food, water, and emergency supplies to disaster-declared counties within 14 days of landfall - seven million pounds were distributed within the first 14 days of storm landfall to Floridians in need.