We Believe Love can change the World

Help us spread love and hope this holiday season to the less fortunate.

“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself
in the service of others”

– MAHATMA GANDHI

Who are we?

Bay Area Cares Pack is a group of local residents who want to show that love can change the world. We will be stuffing backpacks with essentials and handing out to homeless men, women and children in our community. Will you join us?

Get Involved

Start with a new or lightly used backpack. Stuff with items you
think would be most helpful to those in need.

 

CLOTHING

New/Unopened items for men, women, & children

Underwear/Undergarments, Socks, Shirts, Hats, Sunglasses

FOOD & SNACKS

Granola Bar, Cereal Bar, Fruit Snacks, Applesauce Cup, Tuna (pull tab),Crackers, Potato Chips, Candy Bars, Peanut Butter (No glass bottles),Mints, Cough Drops, Gum

BOOKS & STATIONARY

BOTTLED WATER

Bottled water or any hydrating bottled beverage. No glass bottles!

SANITARY & HYGENE

Nail Clippers, Combs/Brush, Deodorant, Chapstick, Hand Wipes, Hand Lotion,Tissues/Toilet Paper/Paper Towels, Toothbrush & Toothpaste, Dental Floss, Band Aids, First Aid Kit, Feminine Pads/Tampons

We do not accept monetary donations. We ask that you commit
your time and love instead!

How does it work

Drop off stuffed backpacks to one of the below locations on the following days/times:

 

STEP 1

Start with a new or lightly used backpack

STEP 2

Stuff with items you think would be most helpful to those in need.

STEP 3

Drop off stuffed backpacks

Locations

November 15th – December 16th

Rob Graham Enterprises

100 7th Street S St Petersburg, FL 33701

Monday through Friday 9am – 5pm

St. Pete Tennis Center

650 18th Ave South St Petersburg, FL 33701

Monday through Friday 8am – 1pm or 3pm – 8pm

Saturday and Sunday 8:30am – 12pm

All backpacks will be handed out in person on Saturday December 18th. We will upload pictures and videos of our special day! Be sure to follow us

Our Mission

Provide the homeless men, women and children of St Petersburg and surrounding communities with backpacks filled with essential items they are in desperate need of.

Bottled Water  Clothes
Sanitary/Hygiene products Blankets
Non-perishable foods Etc

Every backpack will have a handwritten note of love and encouragement to help spread love and hope this holiday season.