Boynton Beach Police Department collecting school supplies for West Coast of Florida

BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Boynton Beach Police Department is collecting school supplies for both teachers and students on the West Coast of Florida following Hurricane Ian.

In a Facebook post they wrote, "The goal is to open schools by the end of the week, however, there is a huge need of school supplies. There are families that have lost their homes and have nothing to send their kids to school with."

The goal is to open schools by the end of the week, however, there is a huge need of school supplies. There are families that have lost their homes and have nothing to send their kids to school with.

See also: How you can help with Hurricane Ian relief

In addition to school supplies, they also need tarps, gas cans, plywood, and bottled water.

Donations can be dropped off at the Boynton Beach Police Department at 2100 High Ridge Road.

If you are able to donate larger supplies, contact Officer Picciano at 561-742-6191 or email piccianoh@bbfl.us.