Hurricane Drive

Building on the success of the October 2022 drive for those impacted by Hurricane Ian, which saw the generous support of the community fill a 24′ box truck, organizers of TheMKT at Las Olas Oceanside Park are stepping up once again to help those in need.

The group has partnered with Convoy of Hope, a faith-based, nonprofit organization with a driving passion for feeding the world through children’s feeding initiatives, community outreaches, and disaster response. The collected items will be transported to the areas most devastated in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

Drive-through drop-offs will be accepted during the weekend markets on Saturday, Oct. 12, 19, and 26; Sunday, Oct. 13 and 20, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and Friday, October 25, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Donors can access the park’s rear driveway via Tram Lane, which extends off Seabreeze Boulevard south of Las Olas Boulevard.

Convoy of Hope is currently in Perry, Florida, distributing much-needed relief supplies to local and surrounding county residents.
To date, they have provided more than 1,500 families with water, groceries, and hygiene supplies.

Items accepted at The LOOP include the following:

• Shelf stable, ready-to-eat, and canned items that are not expired:
  • Peanut Butter
  • Canned Proteins (Chicken, Tuna, etc.)
  • Canned Fruit, Vegetables, Soups
  • Baby Food and Formula
  • Cereal, Snacks, and Crackers
  • Protein Bars and Breakfast Bars.
• Pet Food
• Hygiene Products 
  • Toilet Paper
  • Hygiene Products – Soap, Toothpaste, Shampoo
  • Feminine Hygiene Products
  • Baby Diapers and Wipes
• Clothing
  • Men, Women, and Childrens Clothing – gently used, clean, and unstained
  • Footwear and Socks
• Household Goods
  • Bedding – gently used, clean and unstained
  • Towels – gently used, clean and unstained
• Other: Cardboard boxes to pack the items.

Sorting & Packing Volunteer Shifts: Sign Up to Volunteer

• Saturday, Oct. 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Sunday, Oct. 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Sunday, Oct. 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Friday, Oct. 25, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

About Convoy of Hope

Convoy of Hope is a faith-based, nonprofit organization with a driving passion to feed the world through children’s feeding initiatives, community outreaches and disaster response. As a faith-based, international, humanitarian relief organization strategically based in Springfield, Missouri—the crossroads of America—our goal is to bring help and hope to the impoverished, hungry, and hurting.

Convoy of Hope was founded in 1994 by the Donaldson family. Their inspiration for starting the organization can be traced back to the many people who helped their family after their father, Harold, was killed by a drunk driver in 1969. Today, Convoy of Hope has served more than 70 million people worldwide. We are proud that we work through churches, businesses, government agencies, and other nonprofits to provide help and hope to those who are impoverished, hungry, and hurting. For more information, please visit http://www.convoyofhope.org.