It takes a village to hand out homemade food, clean clothes, toys, and other supplies in less than a week.
“We’re strong,” said community member Sherry Taft. “We’re strong as one, you know? When there’s a need, the community comes in and it’s evident. It’s clearly evident the community is here to back everybody and support everybody.”
A family in Charlotte County decided to give back after they saw the negative impacts Hurricane Helene had on so many people.
So, they made food and collected donations for those in need.
The family set up on the back patio of Winesett House in Punta Gorda Thursday night.
You can watch FOX 4’s Victoria Scott’s full report here:
Family hosts event for Hurricane Helene victims in Punta Gorda
However, they told FOX 4 Community Correspondent Victoria Scott it all started with this Facebook post.