Pine Island airlift looking for supplies to help stranded residents. Here's what they need.

Harriet Howard Heithaus, Naples Daily News
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A section of pavement from Pine Island Road along Matlacha appears gone Sunday October 02, 2022, after the impact of Hurricane Ian.
A section of pavement from Pine Island Road along Matlacha appears gone Sunday October 02, 2022, after the impact of Hurricane Ian.

Operation Airdrop, a Texas-based nonprofit organization of 100 volunteer pilots, is flying supply airlifts over Pine Island on Tuesday and Wednesday. They are asking for local help.

All donations should be taken to the Naples Airport, 330 Aviation Drive, Naples, as soon as possible. Deadline is noon WednesdayThose who do not have extra goods but want to donate financially can do so via the group's website page: Linktr.ee/opairdrop 

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Donations that are needed:

  • Diapers

  • Baby wipes

  • Baby formula

  • Bug spray

  • Sunscreen

  • Nonperishable foods

  • Cleaning supplies

  • Plastic sheets/tarps

  • Toothbrushes/toothpaste

  • Plastic utensils

  • Manual can openers

  • Trash bags (13 gal or contractor size bags)

  • Toothpaste

  • Toiletries

  • Pet food

  • Hand sanitizers

  • Sanitizer wipes

  • Feminine hygiene products

  • Heavy-duty work gloves

  • Socks (any size)

  • Sports drinks (powder)

  • Hydration packs (powder form)

Things they CANNOT take:

  • Used clothes

  • Water (because of the weight)

  • Hazmat items

  • Fuel

  • Flammable items

  • Most chemicals

Harriet Howard Heithaus covers arts and entertainment for the Naples Daily News/naplesnews.com. Reach her at 239-253-8936

This article originally appeared on Naples Daily News: Ian: Pine Island airlift seeks supplies for residents stuck there