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Since the shutdown began, we have been providing specialized support to federal employees impacted by the loss of income. Now, we are preparing for the potential loss of SNAP benefits which will impact nearly 250,000 households and nearly half a million people in the 10-county area we serve. Working with our 400+ partner network, we will be staging distributions across our region to provide as much support as possible — but we need your help. Together, we can help all of the families in need of support.
Below are shifts set up specifically set up in response to the government shutdown, if you'd like to volunteer - sign up below!
Food Distributions
Join us in providing essential support to neighbors impacted by the government shutdown. Volunteers will assist in the quality assurance, packing, and distribution of vital groceries in a drive-through setup. Some may be asked to help with traffic management. This is a standing role that may involve lifting up to 10 pounds.
- Thursday 11/06 3:00-7:00 PM @ BayCare Health System (BSO) in Clearwater - Sign Up Here (FULL)
- Friday 11/07 3:00-7:30 PM @ Causeway Center in Tampa - Sign Up Here
- Monday 11/10 3:15-7:30 PM @ Causeway Center in Tampa - Sign Up Here
- Tuesday 11/11 3:30-7:00 PM @ Parkview Christian Center in Haines City - Sign Up Here
- Wednesday 11/12 3:30-7:30 PM @ HCC SouthShore in Ruskin - Sign Up Here
- Thursday 11/13 3:15-7:00 PM @ Tropicana Field (Lot 9) in St. Petersburg - Sign Up Here
- Friday 11/14 3:15-7:30 PM @ Causeway Center in Tampa - Sign Up Here
- Friday 11/14 3:15-7:00 PM @ Pasco-Hernando State College - New Port Richey Campus - Sign Up Here
- Saturday 11/15 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM @ Lealman Innovation Academy in St. Petersburg - Sign Up Here
Donation Sorting at Causeway Center - Sign Up Here
Volunteers help inspect perishable and/or non-perishable foods for their expiration date and quality, then package those good foods into bags/boxes that will be distributed to our hungry neighbors soon thereafter.
Monday 11/10 11:00AM - 2:00PM
Entryway Greeter at Causeway Center - Sign Up Here
As an Entryway Greeter, you will be responsible for ensuring a friendly welcome for new and returning neighbors as they come to receive services. You may also help neighbors with same-day shopping at The Market, assist with record keeping of neighbors visiting, and other tasks as needed by the FTB Navigators.
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Monday-Thursday 12:30-4:00pm
The Market at Causeway Center - Sign Up Here
Neighbors will shop inside The Market and volunteers will assist with selecting and packaging groceries and helping neighbors to their car. Volunteers may also assist with directing traffic, stocking and quality checking food, checking in neighbors and assisting with any other necessary tasks. Some lifting will be required of able-bodied volunteers.
- Saturday 11/08 9:00AM-12:00 PM (FULL)
- Saturday 11/08 12:00-3:00PM (FULL)
- Saturday 11/15 9:00AM-12:00 PM
- Saturday 11/15 12:00-3:00 PM
Feeding Pinellas On-site Pantry - Sign Up Here
Feeding Pinellas welcomes the community into their free on-site food pantry each Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Volunteers will be responsible for assisting guests throughout their shopping experience- check in/paperwork, restocking shelves, shopping assistance, line management, etc.
Shift dates & times are to be determined - more opportunities will be available for registration soon.
