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Lilburn volunteers pack supplies for Venezuela earthquake victims
By Rey Llerena at FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News
· June 28, 2026
· 1 min read
Volunteers packed countless boxes of donations at a Lilburn shopping plaza on Sunday to help victims of two massive earthquakes in Venezuela. The disaster has killed more than 1,400 people so far, leaving people without food, clothes or shelter.
Key takeaway The disaster has killed more than 1,400 people so far, leaving people without food, clothes or shelter.
Why this matters in The Atlanta
The outpouring of support from Lilburn volunteers for Venezuela earthquake victims demonstrates the Atlanta area's strong sense of community and willingness to help those in need. This effort is particularly notable given the significant Hispanic population in the Atlanta metropolitan area, with many residents likely having personal connections to Venezuela. The fact that a local shopping plaza was used as a staging ground for the donation drive highlights the role that commercial spaces can play in supporting community initiatives. As the people of Venezuela continue to recover from this devastating disaster, it will be worth watching how Atlanta's business community and local government respond to support relief efforts and provide aid to those affected. The city's existing networks and infrastructure may also be leveraged to facilitate future humanitarian efforts.
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Category: business ·
Published: June 28, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News ·
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What is this story about? Volunteers packed countless boxes of donations at a Lilburn shopping plaza on Sunday to help victims of two massive earthquakes in Venezuela. The disaster has killed more than 1,400 people so far, leaving people without food, clothes or shelter.
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