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NewsNBC Bay Area — East BayJune 28, 2026Alameda

Volunteers Needed in Oakland to Sort Venezuela Earthquake Relief Donations

Following deadly earthquakes in Venezuela, an Oakland restaurant is seeking volunteers to help organize and secure a large volume of donated supplies. The effort follows a community-led collection drive that has gathered hundreds of boxes of essential goods.

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Why It Matters

Local residents are being asked to provide labor to process and protect humanitarian aid supplies collected for earthquake relief in Venezuela.

Key Facts

  • More than 1,400 people have been reported killed in Venezuela due to recent twin earthquakes.
  • Arepas restaurant in Oakland is serving as the collection point for money and supplies.
  • Donated items currently include food, medicine, clothing, and diapers.
  • Organizers report having hundreds of boxes of supplies on hand.
  • The primary current need is for volunteers to sort the collected donations.
  • Volunteers are also requested to provide security for the donation site.

Who's Mentioned

organizationArepas restaurant“The local business coordinating the collection and storage of donations.”locationVenezuela“The country impacted by the earthquakes and the destination for the collected ai”locationOakland“The city where the donation collection and volunteer effort is taking place.”