How to help Venezuelan relief efforts in Charlotte

Charlotteans are rallying together to support Venezuelans following two devastating earthquakes struck around 100 miles west of Caracas on June 24.

State of play: More than 1,400 people have died.

The big picture: The U.S. Geological Survey issued its highest-level alert, signaling the back-to-back magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes were expected to cause extensive casualties and severe economic damage, Axios' Rebecca Falconer reported.

Zoom in: Roughly 4,700 Venezuelan immigrants call Mecklenburg County home, Migration Policy Institute data shows.

Ways to help in Charlotte:

Manolo's Bakery: You can donate at the bakery itself (4405 Central Ave. Suite C) or via their nonprofit. Bakery owner and immigrant rights advocate Manolo Betancur is looking for a bakery in Venezuela to support, similar to his previous efforts in Ukraine and Western North Carolina.

The Alliance of Venezuelans in Charlotte: You can donate medicine or medical supplies at The Latin Corner at 705 Main St. Pineville from 10am-7pm daily.