Patch Give-A-Ton Food Drive Under Way in Tampa Bay

The Patch RV will be in Bloomingdale-Riverview next month to collect food donations collected at five Greater Brandon locations as part of the Give-A-Ton Food Drive involving all 19 Patch sites throughout the Tampa Bay area.

In Hillsborough County, there are sister Patch sites for Brandon, Carrollwood-Northdale, New Tampa, Seminole Heights, South Tampa-Hyde Park, Temple Terrace and Westchase.

Also participating, Patch sites for Bradenton, Clearwater, Dunedin, Gulfport, Land O' Lakes, Largo, New Port Richey, Old Northeast-Downtown St. Pete, Palm Harbor, Pinellas Beaches and Sarasota.

To achieve the Patch goal of collecting 2,000 pounds or more of nonperishable food items, donations in the Bloomingdale and Riverview area are being accepted during regular business at:

• , 405 Beverly Blvd.
• , 10011 Water Works Lane, Riverview
• , 6437 Watson Rd., Riverview
• , 1046 Bloomingdale Ave., Valrico
• , 1048 Bloomingdale Ave., Valrico
• , 16132 Churchview Dr., Lithia
• , 1044 Bloomingdale Ave., Valrico

Financial contributions can be made online at the donation page for Feeding America Tampa Bay. Select the "Patch Give-A-Ton Food Drive" program designation.

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Preparing Your List For Food Drive Donations:

There are only two rules for the Patch Give-A-Ton Food Drive:

No glass.

And no perishables.

Items most needed are:

• Canned meats (tuna, chicken, ham, sausage)
• Canned fruits and vegetables
• Canned and boxed meals (soup, chili, stew, macaroni)
• Canned or dried beans (black, pinto, kidney, lentils)
• Pasta
• Rice
• Cereal (low sugar, high fiber)
• Cereal and fruit bars
• Crackers
• Peanut butter
• Dry milk
• Paper goods (plates, paper towels)
• Personal products (deodorant, soap)