DIY: Fuel for Heroes: First Responder Appreciation Lunchboxes

Beneficiary: Local Fire Rescue Departments

HandsOn South Florida is proud to honor our community’s first responders this 9/11 Day of Service. Firefighters work tirelessly to protect our neighborhoods, often spending long hours away from their families. This project is our way of showing gratitude for their dedication, bravery, and service.

For this DIY Project, volunteers are being asked to collect items and assemble First Responder Appreciation Lunchboxes that will be delivered to local fire departments.

PLEASE FOLLOW ALL STEPS (missing steps will delay hours verification process):

1. Express interest below. **
2. Click this text to download the detailed instructions ( includes supply list)
3. Follow the instructions in the packet.
4. Fill Out the DIY Documentation Form (THIS STEP IS REQUIRED)
5. Mail or drop off your completed project to HandsOn South Florida

** For all DIY Projects, you do not need to wait for confirmation.
Once you have expressed interest and accessed the instructions (above under "2"), you are free to begin the project and submit upon completion.

DIY collection will be held on the following dates: 
August 18^th 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
August 21^st  10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
August 25^th  10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
August 28^th  10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
September 3^rd  10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
September 5^th 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
September 8^th 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
September 9^th 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM


The last day to drop off the DIY PROJECT will be Tuesday, September 9th.

Please drop off DIY projects at the HandsOn South Florida office, located at 5815-B North Andrews Way, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309. (Use Google Maps)

*Late DIY Project submissions WILL NOT be accepted*