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Volunteers and Donations in Disasters

Our community continues to work toward recovery following hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024. You can find information on assistance at recover.pinellas.gov. As we continue to face challenges, we encourage you to get involved as a volunteer or by helping with donations by contacting one of the established organizations or Houses of Worship in our area. Thank you for sharing your time and resources.

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Volunteer

Individuals interested in volunteering can sign up via Volunteer Connect, a statewide online portal to match volunteers with organizations that are looking for help. Visit volunteerflorida.org/volunteerconnect. You can register with Volunteer Connect throughout the year to sign up for an opportunity that you would enjoy while providing a much-needed service.

You can also volunteer for organizations through their websites. This is a sampling of some of the opportunities available. Please do not self-report to any site without registering with the organization and receiving information from the agency.

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  • Times are hard, and donations help in many ways. The most helpful way to help is to make a monetary donation to a nonprofit organization. The donations are used to assist with specific needs in the community.
  • Stay alert to scams. Before you donate, it is recommended that you verify the registration and financial information of a charity at Check-A-Charity (fdacs.gov) or call (800) HELP-FLA (435-7352).
  • If you would like to donate items, you can contact a nonprofit organization directly through their website.
  • Drop-off locations in Pinellas County include:

Alpha House of Pinellas County

701 5th Ave. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. You are welcome to leave items at the front door and ring the bell. To make other arrangements, call (727) 822-8190.

Non-perishable food, diapers, wipes, home goods, hygiene items, children’s clothing and care items (under age 5), household products, paper plates, plastic utensils.

Countryside Christian Church

1850 N. McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater, FL 33759

Monday – Thursday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Non-perishable food, diapers, baby wipes, adult diapers, bed pads, feminine hygiene products, pet supplies. No furniture or clothing.

Crossroads Christian Church

1645 Seminole Blvd., Largo, FL 33778

Monday – Thursday, 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Appointments can be made to drop off for other times. Call (727) 631-9168.

Non-perishable food, clothing, household products, toiletries, blankets, paper plates and plastic utensils

Humane Society of Pinellas

Pinellas County Animal Services, 12450 Ulmerton Road, Largo, FL 33774

Monday – Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Pet supplies

Shepherd Center

304 S. Pinellas Ave., Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Cleanup supplies, hygiene items, non-perishable food, water, home goods

St. Pete Free Clinic Community Food Bank

2392 31st St. S., St. Petersburg, FL 33712

Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Donation link

Non-perishable food, hygiene kits, baby and adult diapers, baby wipes, formula,

St. Vincent De Paul Thrift Shop

23399 Highway 19 N., Clearwater, FL 33765

Monday – Thursday 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Items in good condition; no mattresses or bedsprings

Organizations who would like to be included can email EOCWholeCommunity@pinellas.gov.