HOLLYWOOD – The Seminole Tribe of Florida and Hard Rock International are donating $1 million to support the relief efforts for those impacted by hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Announced Oct. 14, the funds will support World Central Kitchen and the American Red Cross to aid immediate recovery and long-term rebuilding for communities impacted by the hurricanes in Florida, the Carolinas and Tennessee.

“The Seminole Tribe of Florida has always been committed to helping our neighbors in times of crisis,” said Marcellus W. Osceola Jr., Chairman of the Seminole Tribe of Florida, in a press release. “We’d like to thank Governor Ron DeSantis for his partnership in uplifting our communities at this critical time. With the help of our dedicated teams across Florida, we are able to make a meaningful impact for those in need after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.”

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa opened its doors as a state-designated shelter for more than 1,000 displaced individuals. The shelter is equipped with essential services and resources, offering meals, medical care, and a secure environment for families.

World Central Kitchen has established a mobile kitchen at the Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Event Center and prepared more than 700 meals for individuals seeking refuge at the shelter. The Seminole Hard Rock Tampa team has prepared and delivered more than 1,000 meals at shelter sites in Tampa.

A check presentation will be held at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood later this month, according to the release.

“Opening our doors to displaced families in Tampa and providing financial support is just the beginning of our ongoing commitment to the recovery efforts,” said Jim Allen, Chairman of Hard Rock International and CEO of Seminole Gaming, said in the release. “We are very grateful for the incredible work our partners at World Central Kitchen and American Red Cross do across the globe.” 

The Seminole Tribe of Florida is the parent entity of Hard Rock International.