LSSC launches drive to support Florida College System Schools impacted by Hurricane Helene

Lake-Sumter State College is asking for donations this week to support Florida College System schools impacted by Hurricane Helene. 

In the wake of the hurricane, LSSC is stepping up to support its sister colleges in the Florida College System—Florida Gateway College, North Florida College and St. Petersburg College—that were more severely impacted by the storm. 

LSSC was fortunate to have experienced minimal damage, but many students and employees at these institutions are facing significant challenges in the storm’s recovery. To show their solidarity and support students as they continue to work toward their educational goals, LSSC is organizing a college-wide donation drive to collect essential items for the students at these colleges. 

The public is invited to join the college in this effort to support students in need across Florida. 

Please bring all donations by Friday, Oct. 4 at 9 a.m., to ensure timely delivery to the affected colleges. The following items are being collected: 

• Toiletry items (toilet paper, toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap (bar or liquid), shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, disposable razors, shaving cream, tissues, hair brushes/combs, sunscreen, etc.) 

• Cleaning supplies (multi-surface cleaners, disinfectant wipes, disinfectant spray, brooms/dustpans, mops/mop buckets, sponges, scrub brushes, cleaning cloths, trash bags, laundry detergent, etc.) 

• Non-perishable food items that do not require a can opener 

Items can be dropped off at the following locations: 

• LSSC Leesburg – Student Services Building Lobby or Science-Math Building Lobby (9501 U.S. Highway 441, Leesburg) 

• LSSC South Lake – Building 2 Lobby by Enrollment Services or Science-Health Building Lobby (1250 N. Hancock Rd., Clermont) 

• LSSC Sumter – Building 4 Lobby (1423 County Road 526A, Sumterville) 

• LSSC Four Corners – Main Lobby (16744 Cagan Crossings Blvd, Clermont) 

For more information, contact the LSSC Foundation at foundation@lssc.edu. 

The 28 member colleges of the Florida College System are the primary access point to higher education for Floridians. With an array of programs and services, these colleges serve individuals, communities and the state with low-cost, high-quality education opportunities.