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Hurricane Relief
 | Lou Ricardo | Catholic Charities

Supply Drive Launches for Hurricane Victims

In response to the devastation caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Diocesan ministry leaders and Catholic parishes and schools are working with Charities of the Diocese of Saint Petersburg to organize a supply drive from October 16, 2024 – November 1, 2024 to assist those affected by the storms.

Needed Supplies:

Personal Care: Water, liquid IV sticks, bottled electrolyte water, soap (bar/liquid), shampoo, body wash, toothbrushes, toothpaste, combs, brushes, unscented deodorant, shaving cream, disposable blades, washcloths, string bags

Cleaning Supplies: Mops, buckets (resealable lid versions preferred), brooms, towels, paper towels, rags, all-purpose cleaners (spray bottles), work gloves, rubber gloves, scouring pads, scrub brushes, clotheslines, pins, laundry detergent, cleaning/disinfectant wipes, air fresheners, liquid detergent soap, contractor-size trash bags, N95 masks, dust bins, hand brushes, dish soap

Baby Items: Diapers, formula, baby food (pouches preferred; no glassware)

Miscellaneous: Insect repellent (spray or bracelets), blankets, tarps, flashlights (with batteries)

 

Drop-Off Locations:

Hillsborough County

  • Tampa Hope: 3704 E. 3rd Avenue (813-415-8002) | M-F 9a-4p
  • Tampa Center: 2021 E. Busch Blvd. (813-631-4370) | M-F 9a-4p
  • St. Timothy Catholic Church: 17512 Lakeshore Road, Lutz (813-968-1077) | M-F 9a-4p

Pinellas County

  • Catholic Charities: 6247 Seminole Blvd., Seminole (727-893-1314) | M-F 9a-4p
  • St. Patrick Catholic Church: 1507 Trotter Rd., Largo (727-584-2318) | M-Th 9a-2p
  • Pastoral Center: 6363 9th Ave. N., St. Petersburg (727-344-1611) | M-F 9a-4p
  • St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church (Parish Hall): 1955 S. Belcher Road, Clearwater (727-531-7721) | M-Th 8a-4p/F 8a-12p

Pasco County

  • Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church: 5340 High Street, New Port Richey (727-849-7521) | M-Th 9a-4p
  • Foundations of Life Center: 37733 Meridian Ave., Dade City (352-521-1218) | M-F 9a-4p
  • Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church: 2348 Collier Parkway, Land O' Lakes (813-949-4965) | M-Th 9a-4p

Hernando County

  • Foundations of Life Center: 8370 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill (352-686-9897) | M-F 10a-4p
  • St. Anthony the Abbott Catholic Church: 20428 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville (352-796-2096) | M-Th 9a-2p
  • DayStar Life Center: 6751 W. Gulf to Lake Hwy, Crystal River (352-795-8668) | M-F 9a-2p
  • St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church: 7040 S. Suncoast Blvd., Homosassa (352-628-7000) | M-Th 9a-2p

For further information: 

To find resources about parishes and schools impacted by Hurricane’s Helene and Milton, visit: https://www.dosp.org/stormupdates

To learn more about Catholic Charities efforts, please visit https://www.ccdosp.org/post-helene

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