How to help Puerto Rico in the wake of Hurricane Maria

Local nonprofits send aid to Puerto Rico in wake of Hurricane Maria

Organizations across the Delaware Valley are pitching in to help those affected by Hurricane Maria.

PHILADELPHIA - As Puerto Rico grapples with the devastation wrought by Hurricane Maria, many Americans are searching for ways to assist the U.S. territory in its recovery.

Many of the island's more than 3.4 million American citizens are still without adequate food, water and fuel. Gas stations, banks and supermarkets are gradually reopening, but there are limited supplies.

Several Delaware Valley organizations have partnered with the United States Global Leadership Council (USGLC) to collect basic items for those affected.

The Arriba Puerto Rico Hurricane Relief Project, based out of Levittown, is one organization coordinating relief efforts. The project is accepting donations at several drop-off locations across Philadelphia, Bristol, Lancaster, New Jersey and Delaware. See here for a complete list of drop-off locations. Donations can also be made online.

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University of Pennsylvania students are also organizing relief efforts through a GoFundMe campaign, which has raised more than $113,000 at time of writing.

The fundraiser's proceeds will benefit Unidos por Puerto Rico, a public-private initiative started by the office of First Lady Beatriz Isabel Roselló.

Rep. John Taylor (R-Philadelphia) is also pitching in, collecting items for storm victims through the end of October. All items will be shipped in a large container for distribution to those in need. Listed below are the offices where donations can be made: