Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice is opening disaster relief distribution points in Manatee, Sarasota, and Lee Counties to provide essential supplies to families and individuals affected by recent disasters.

The locations for distribution are:

• Manatee County – Begins Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 10 a.m. (Every Wednesday and Saturday,10 a.m. – 2 p.m.) — 505 26th Street W, Palmetto, at Holy Cross Catholic Church

• Sarasota County – Begins Friday, Oct. 18, at 10 a.m. (Every Monday and Friday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.) — 833 Magellan Drive, Sarasota, at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Church

• Lee County – Begins Tuesday, Oct. 15, at 9 a.m. (Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.) — 4235 Michigan Link Ave., Fort Myers; at the Elizabeth K. Galeana Building, 28360 Beaumont Road, Bonita Springs; and at the Centro Juan Diego Building at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church

“Our mission is to be there when our community needs us the most,” said Christopher Root, CEO of Catholic Charities. “In times of disaster, we come together, and right now, our neighbors need

As supplies continue to arrive, additional distribution sites will be added, and updates will be posted on the Catholic Charities website.

How You Can Help

Catholic Charities is accepting donations to support ongoing disaster recovery efforts. To make a contribution, please visit our donation link. Every donation, large or small, will make a real difference in the lives of disaster survivors.

For more information, visit our website: Catholic Charities of Venice.

About Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice Inc.

Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice Inc., is a nonprofit founded in 1984 by the Diocese of Venice in Florida and serves as a resource to the community by developing and providing affordable housing and rapid rehousing, offering health and human services, providing food pantries, counseling, legal assistance, education, and disaster response, in 10 counties including Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Lee, Manatee, and Sarasota counties. The mission of Catholic Charities is to provide help, create hope, and serve all. For more information, visit https://catholiccharitiesdov.org.