how to help those affected by hurricane wilma

from the sun-sentinel:

American Red Cross, www.redcross.org (or click link at right) or 800-435-7669. Specify Hurricane Wilma Relief. Mail to: American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, DC 20013.

Volunteer Broward, will match your skills with an agency that needs your help. For volunteer opportunities call 954-522-6761.

Archdiocese of Miami, Hurricane Relief Fund c/o Catholic Charities, 9401 Biscayne Blvd., Miami Shores, FL 33138. Make checks payable to Catholic Charities. 305-752-1332.

Christian Community Foundation of South Florida has established the Angel Fund to target such relief organizations as Samaritan's Purse, Operation Mobilization, Convoy of Hope, Salvation Army and various churches working in the affected areas. Send checks to: CCFSF Angel Fund, Christian Community Foundation of South Florida, 5120 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308. 954-771-0110.

Cooperative Feeding Program is collecting non-perishable food items for Wilma victims in Broward County. Also in need of volunteers to sort food donations and help with clients, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. The pantry and kitchen is at 1 NW 33rd Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, at Broward Boulevard and 33rd Terrace. Call 954-792 2328, or visit www.feedingbroward.org.

Food for the Poor is accepting donations of food, hygiene kits packed in shoeboxes for easy distribution and financial contributions. Drop off items Monday-Friday between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at 550 SW 12th Ave., Deerfield Beach. Call 888-505-7400, or visit www.foodforthepoor.org.

The Salvation Army of Broward County is accepting checks at: The Salvation Army, P.O. Box 230, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33302. Designate Hurricane Wilma relief. Call 800-725-2769, or visit www.salvationarmyusa.org.

United Jewish Community of Broward County: www.jewishbroward.org or mail a check to: United Jewish Community of Broward County/Hurricane Katrina Relief, 5890 S. Pine Island Road, Davie, FL 33328. Designate Hurricane Wilma relief.

United Way of Broward County has information on donating food and running a food drive. Financial donations to the Hurricane Wilma Relief Fund accepted at www.unitedwaybroward.org, or by mail to: Hurricane Wilma Relief Fund, 1300 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, 954-462-4850.