Donations for Coast Guard Families
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- 18 Jan
Donations for Coast Guard Families
The Mayor and City Council are asking city residents to consider donating items or gift cards to help those who protect our waters and borders – US Coast Guard. USCG continues to report to duty without pay during this shutdown. For many Coast Guard families this is their only income. The Sun Coast is covered by approximately 670 active duty personnel. City of St. Petersburg is home to one of the USCG largest commands with approximately 220 active duty personnel. Below is a suggested list of items that could help during these difficult times:
- Gift Cards: Grocery (Public, Aldi, Winn Dixie, Walmart) and Gas Station
- Non-perishable food items: Snacks for kid’s lunchboxes, coffee, protein bars, health snacks
- Cleaning Items: paper towels, dish soap, hand soap, bathroom and kitchen cleaning products, laundry detergent
- Toiletry items: toilet paper, feminine products, toothbrushes/toothpaste for adults and children, body soap, shampoo, conditioner
- Baby items: diapers (all sizes) pull-ups (all sizes for both girl and boy) baby wipes
Collection boxes for tangible items are located in the basement of City Hall. Gift Cards – Please drop off gift cards only to the City Council Office at City Hall
You can donate directly to the Coast Guard at https://www.facebook.com/SunCoastCPOA/?ref=py_c
Any questions - contact Cindy Sheppard (City Council Admin Officer) at 893-7118. Thank you for helping out.
