Venezuela Earthquakes Relief: How You Can Help
Published on June 25, 2026
Following devastating back-to-back earthquakes that struck Venezuela on Wednesday, relief efforts are underway to support those affected.
Global Empowerment Mission (GEM), in partnership with their longtime Venezuelan partner I Love Venezuela, is mobilizing in response to the disaster. Below are ways you can contribute to relief efforts.
WAYS TO CONTRIBUTE:
Relief Drive at Gateway Center
The City of Sunny Isles Beach is hosting a Venezuela Relief Drive to support families and communities recovering from the recent earthquakes in Venezuela.
Residents are invited to donate essential supplies to help provide much-needed relief to those affected.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, July 2
Time: 2:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Location: Gateway Center Ballroom
151 Sunny Isles Blvd.
Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160
Accepted Donation Items
Donations may include non-perishable food, emergency and household supplies, temporary shelter items, baby and children’s items, hygiene products, and pet supplies.
Please review the list of accepted items before donating.
Venezuela Relief Accepted Items(PDF, 293KB)
Supply Donation Drop off at Government Center
The City of Sunny Isles Beach is accepting donations at the Government Center, located at 18070 Collins Avenue, to support relief efforts following the earthquakes in Venezuela. Only the following requested items will be accepted:
Non-Perishable Food
- Canned protein (chicken, beef, tuna, Vienna sausages, sardines)
- Canned goods (beans, vegetables, fruit)
- Dried fruits and vegetables
- Snacks (protein bars, crackers, chips, beef jerky)
- Ramen
- Meals Ready to Eat (MREs)
- Cases of bottled water
Emergency & Household Supplies
- First aid kits
- Solar lanterns
- Flashlights
- Heavy-duty batteries
- Solar phone chargers / power banks
- Lifestraw water filters
- Tarps
- Duct tape
- Trash bags
- Shovels
- Rakes
- Work gloves
- Work boots
- KN95 masks
- Hazmat suits
- Hand and foot warmers
Temporary Shelter Items (New Only)
- Tents
- Cots
- Air mattresses
- Suitcases
- Backpacks
- Sleeping bags
- Blankets
- Pillows
Baby & Children's Items
- Diapers
- Wipes
- Baby bottles
- Children's hygiene products
Hygiene Items
- Toothbrushes & toothpaste
- Deodorant
- Feminine hygiene products
- Toilet paper
- Wet wipes
Pet Supplies
- Canned dog & cat food
- Pet treats
- Bowls
- Leashes
- Crates
- Heavy-duty pet pads
- Pet care items (chew toys, brushes, shampoo & conditioner)
DROP OFF LOCATIONS
Sunny Isles Beach Government Center
18070 Collins Avenue
Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160
Collection bins are located in the First Floor Lobby of the Government Center.
Please Note: To ensure donations meet the immediate needs of those affected, only the approved items listed above can be accepted. Donations containing other items will be redirected to another donation center.
AVENTURA MALL DROP OFF
The Sunny Isles Beach Police Department has partnered with the Florida Highway Patrol, Mobile Mike Public Relations, Global Empowerment Mission (GEM), and other law enforcement agencies to support humanitarian relief efforts following the recent earthquakes in Venezuela.
Community members are invited to donate requested relief supplies at the following collection sites:
Donation Collection Dates & Locations
June 30, 2026
Aventura Mall
19501 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura
July 1, 2026
Miami International Mall
1455 NW 107 Ave., Doral
July 2, 2026
Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) Headquarters
1850 NW 84 Ave., Suite 100, Doral
July 2, 2026
Pembroke Gardens
527 SW 145 Terrace, Pembroke Pines
Collection Hours:
Daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Requested Donation Items
The relief effort is currently seeking:
- New generators
- Solar-powered lights
- Batteries
- Gas cans
- Solar phone chargers
- Professional first-aid kits
- Pop-up tents
- Yard waste bags
- Industrial sponges
- Baby care items
- Baby diapers
- Baby food
- Unopened baby wipes
- Canned foods (preferably with at least one year before expiration)
- Non-perishable foods (with at least one year before expiration)
- New blankets
- Cots
- Work gloves
- Sleeping bags
- Air mattresses
- Tarps
- Unopened pet food
- Hygiene kits (toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, soap, washcloths, deodorant, etc.)
FINANCIAL DONATIONS
To support GEM's relief efforts with a financial donation, visit give.gem.org/campaign/735778/donate.
Global Empowerment Mission (GEM)
Primary mobilization partner for South Florida relief efforts
globalempowermentmission.org