Goodwill Partners with VFW Auxiliary to Collect Clothes for Veterans
Please donate at Goodwill stores in Pinellas County Sept. 1-30
St. PETERSBURG, FLA. – To supply items needed by local veterans, Goodwill Industries-Suncoast, Inc. is partnering with VFW Auxiliary SPC Zachary > Shannon Memorial Post 2550 with VFW Auxiliary SPC Zachary L Shannon Memorial Post 2550 for a clothing drive at Pinellas County Goodwill stores Sept. 1-30.
“Clothing Drive for Veterans” collection boxes will be available inside Goodwill stores in Pinellas Country as well as at store donation doors. Donated clothing will be given to veterans served through the Social Services Department of Bay Pines Healthcare System.
The following items are desperately needed:
- New T-shirts, sizes small to XXL
- New underwear, sizes small to large
- New socks
- Gently used or new men’s gym or casual shorts, waist sizes 32”-38”
- Gently used or new men’s athletic shoes, sizes 8-12, including half sizes
Donations can be dropped off during store hours at the following Goodwill stores:
10596 Gandy Blvd., St. Petersburg
2550 34th Street, St. Petersburg
16494 U.S. Hwy 19 N., Clearwater
1460 Missouri Ave. N, Largo
3929 Tampa Rd., Oldsmar
About the VFW Auxiliary
Since 1914, the VFW Auxiliary has united Americans from all walks of life with a common purpose: Honoring our mission to serve Veterans. To improve the lives of veterans, active-duty service members and their families, and our communities.
About Goodwill-Suncoast
Goodwill Industries-Suncoast is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to help people achieve their full potential through the dignity and power of work. The organization’s donated goods retail operation helps support its human services in 10 counties in West Central Florida including employment services, training and job placement for people with disabilities, a children’s literacy program, affordable apartment communities for seniors and people with disabilities, and community corrections programs. For more information, visit www.goodwill-suncoast.org.