Local Businesses Gather Donations After Ecuador Earthquake

Businesses around the Carolinas are helping those impacted by the earthquake that hit Ecuador on Saturday.

TheΒ magnitude-7.8 earthquake was said to be theΒ worst disaster the country has faced in decades,Β killing over 570Β people and injuring over 4,000.

Global Solutions Inc. in Lancaster, South Carolina, and Cabo’s Restaurant in Charlotte, North Carolina, are accepting donations to send to the people of Ecuador following the natural disaster.

You can send items to Integrated Global Solutions, Inc. Charlotte HWY Lancaster, SC 29702.Β The schedule to receive donations is Monday through Friday from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.

The company isΒ not accepting money donations. Instead, they are asking for items such as non-perishable foods andΒ cleaning supplies.Β There is no limit on donation sizes.

If you have smaller donation items that are easy to transport, there areΒ collection boxes at Cabo’s Restaurant, located at Carmel Road Charlotte NC, 28226. The business is open from 8 a.m.- 11 p.m.