Jacksonville, FL — 43 tons of supplies, loaded on to five trucks and destined for our friends in the Panhandle.
Thank you, NE Florida, for donating to the Convoy of Care on Tuesday. Your generous donations left Jacksonville this morning and arrived in the Panhandle just after Noon.
#Michael victim: "Seeing all this...it makes my heart feel good."
— Russell Colburn (@RussellANjax) October 17, 2018
Much more at 6 on @ActionNewsJax. @WOKVNews https://t.co/jO2EY96J8I
The #ConvoyofCare has arrived at Bozeman School in #PanamaCity! More trucks are heading to area churches & other spots. 500+ #Michael victims are sheltered here. @WOKVNews @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/KmXhJ4ZpHg
— Russell Colburn (@RussellANjax) October 17, 2018
Lots of #Michael damage as we head back toward #Jacksonville through #Blountstown. This was a spot on the #ConvoyofCare. @WOKVNews @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/83v3oEozsk
— Russell Colburn (@RussellANjax) October 17, 2018
Bottled water and other supplies will make an immediate impact for countless families who lost so much in Hurricane Michael.
The supplies will be distributed to people living in shelters at schools and churches in the Panhandle after arriving later today.
We continue to collect cash donations at any VyStar Credit union branch through October 31. Thanks to our partners for donating their services and their time:
Maggiano’s Little Italy
St. Johns Town Center
Tom Nehl Truck Company
Lighthouse Movers
Reads Moving Systems
We’re behind the 5th and final truck for the #ConvoyofCare! More than 86,000 pounds of supplies- 43 tons- are headed to the Panhandle for #Michael victims! Stay with @ActionNewsJax & @WOKVNews for coverage throughout the day. pic.twitter.com/bPFWzLumtJ
— Russell Colburn (@RussellANjax) October 17, 2018
“It could’ve been us. So I’d rather look out for somebody that doesn’t have anything,” Driver Gregory Jones said. They’re now on their way to the Panhandle to deliver donations to churches and schools that are now shelters. @ActionNewsJax @WOKVNews pic.twitter.com/hCB1DI6clc
— Elizabeth Pace (@PaceAnJax) October 17, 2018
Truck 4 is quickly filling up with supplies for #HurricaneMichael relief. We are collecting until 2pm at @StJohnsTownCtr @WOKVNews @ActionNewsJax @COXMG #ConvoyOfCare pic.twitter.com/ANiqmXMNFz
— Rich Jones (@RichJonesJax) October 16, 2018
So much support from the Jacksonville community today. We’ve now ordered a fifth truck to delivery all of these donations the Panhandle. #ConvoyOfCare @ActionNewsJax @WOKVNews pic.twitter.com/c8g8oxToze
— Elizabeth Pace (@PaceAnJax) October 16, 2018
Dental supplies needed as well! @BrentASJax @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/zQIw0eDKxV
— Garrett Bedenbaugh (@wxgarrett) October 16, 2018
Down to a science now 👌#ConvoyofCare @ActionNewsJax @WOKVNews pic.twitter.com/rdl7SFZoZQ
— Elizabeth Pace (@PaceAnJax) October 16, 2018
Still going! #ConvoyOfCare — has no doubt the community would show up! Have had people bring stuff from Georgia! @ActionNewsJax @WOKVNews pic.twitter.com/UxGu895j0v
— Garrett Bedenbaugh (@wxgarrett) October 16, 2018
#firstalertwx preliminary #’s for “Convoy of Care”: 5 trucks, 86,340 lbs of supplies.... that’s 43.17 TONS! Off to the Panhandle tomorrow - Wed. - morning, & we’ll track the shipments & bring you updates. @WOKVNews pic.twitter.com/XESNMpoTkE
— Mike Buresh (@MikeFirstAlert) October 16, 2018