Food Drive To Help 300 Families In Pinellas Have Thanksgiving

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — There are families in Pinellas County who won't have a Thanksgiving meal this year due to unforeseen circumstances. A local donation program, Neighbors Helping Neighbors, wants to help feed these families on Thanksgiving.

Radius Church, 165 13th St. N, is hosting this food drive until Friday, Nov. 20.

Mac 'n cheese, green beans, corn stuffing, cranberry sauce and sweet potatoes are donations being accepted at certain sponsorship locations such as:

• Green Bench Brewing, 1133 Baum Ave. N
• Black Crow Coffee, 2157 1st Ave. S
• Swahrey, 2105 Central Ave.
• Pizza Box, 923 Central Ave.

The goal is to feed between 250 and 300 families in Pinellas on Thanksgiving.

Monetary donations are also accepted at Neighbors Leading Neighbors.

A donation of $35 feeds a family of five, according to Hungry For A Day, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization who is also a sponsor.

All donations go to feeding local families, Radius Church said.

If you'd like to help make sure families receive their Thanksgiving meals, volunteers are needed to help pack and deliver meals close to the holiday.

If you are interested in volunteering, email blake@radchurch.com

Patch has partnered with Feeding America to help raise awareness on behalf of the millions of Americans facing hunger. Feeding America, which supports 200 food banks across the country, estimates that in 2020, more than 50 million Americans will not have enough nutritious food to eat due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. This is a Patch social good project; Feeding America receives 100 percent of donations. Find out how you can donate in your community or find a food pantry near you.