Volunteers and Donations in Disasters

As we work toward the recovery of our county following hurricanes Helene and Milton, we thank you for offering to help our community by volunteering or making a donation. Here are some tips to make sure your resources do the greatest good.

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 also register to volunteer at one of the nonprofits providing relief in Pinellas County. Find more information on their websites.

Volunteer opportunities

• Daystar Life Center – daystarlife.org/volunteer/  
• Feeding Tampa Bay – volunteer.feedingtampabay.org/disaster-response 
• Florida Dream Center – floridadreamcenter.org/get-involved/
• Keep Pinellas Beautiful – kpbcares.org/upcoming-events 
• Reach St. Pete – rttb.org/get-involved  
• Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay – rttb.org/get-involved 
• Red Cross – redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer.html
• Samaritan’s Purse – www.spvolunteer.org/
• St. Pete Free Clinic – www.thespfc.org/
• United Way Suncoast – www.volunteersuncoast.org/disaster  

Please do not show up to volunteer at disaster areas without first registering and receiving an assignment through Volunteer Connect, or from a specific agency. The organization you are assigned to will provide instructions and information.

Please do not self-deploy. Please know that individuals and groups coming into Pinellas County are responsible for their own lodging, meals and other expenses.

Donate

• The most helpful way to help in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton is to make a monetary donation to a non-profit organization that is working in the area, like the Salvation Army or the Red Cross. The organizations use the donations to assist with specific needs in the community. This also benefits local businesses as they struggle to return to normalcy.
• 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).
• Volunteer Florida is also accepting monetary donations. Go to Donate to the Florida Disaster Fund – Volunteer Florida.
• If you would like to donate items, please do not bring large donations into the area without making prior arrangements. You can contact a non-profit organization directly before delivering donations, or email eocvolunteersdonations@pinellas.gov.

Donation collection centers

Drop off your donations at the following locations. Large donations can be coordinated by emailing eocvolunteerdonations@pinellas.gov.

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

Tuesday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

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

St. Pete Free Clinic

863 3rd Ave. N. St. Petersburg FL 33701

Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Hygiene kits, baby and adult diapers, baby wipes, formula, dehumidifier

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

Preferred Donation List

Personal Care Items 

• Washcloth and hand towel 
• Towels 
• Soap 
• Shampoo 
• Deodorant 
• Comb 
• Toothbrush 
• Toothpaste 
• Nail file or clippers 
• Razor and shaving cream 
• Feminine hygiene products 
• Disposable adult underwear/briefs 
• Non-sterile surgical gloves 
• First aid kit 

Sanitation Items 

• Hand sanitizer 
• Antibacterial wipes 
• Toilet paper 
• Sanitary wipes 

Baby Products 

• Diapers (size 2 or 5) 
• Wipes 
• Formula 
• Baby food 
• Baby Bottles 
• Baby lotion 
• Diaper cream 
• Baby shampoo 
• Baby washcloths 

Nonperishable Foods 

• Sports drink 
• Canned goods, dry goods 
• Water 

Cleaning Supplies 

• Paper towels 
• All-purpose cleaners 
• Spray bleach cleaners 
• Dish soap 
• Disinfectant wipes 
• Large trash bags 
• Work gloves 
• Microfiber cleaning cloths 
• Sponges 
• Scrub brushes 
• N95 face masks 
• 5-gallon bucket with removable lid 

Cleaning Tools 

• Mop and mop buckets 
• Brooms 
• Push brooms 
• Squeegees 
• Floor fans and dehumidifiers
• Multi-tool
• Shovels 
• Hand tools 

Kitchen Supplies 

• Can opener (manual) 
• Plastic ware 
• Paper products 

Pet Supplies 

• Dry food 
• Wet food 
• Cat litter 
• Litter boxes 
• Toys 
• Treats 
• Beds 
• Blankets 
• Food bowls 
• Water bowl 

Hygiene Kits

Feminine Hygiene Kit

• A bar of soap 
• A washcloth 
• A package of sanitary napkins 
• Nighttime sanitary napkins 
• Stick deodorant 
• Shampoo (3 oz.) 
• An unopened toothbrush 
• Toothpaste 

Men’s Hygiene Kit

• Comb 
• Bar of soap 
• Hand towel 
• Stick deodorant 
• Shampoo (3 oz.) 
• An unopened toothbrush 
• Toothpaste

Family Hygiene Kits

• Hand towels and washcloths 
• Toothbrushes 
• Toothpaste 
• Bars of soap 
• Shampoo  
• Disposable razors 
• Sanitary napkins 
• A box of assorted bandages 
• Stick deodorants 
• Combs 
• A pair of fingernail clippers 
• Wipes 
• Tissues