In our continued effort to meet the growing needs of our community, Sacred Heart is holding its latest Giving from the Heart drive-through donation event on Saturday, October 14, at the North Campus from 10 a.m. to noon. Volunteers will be gathered to receive items assisting our Hands of Hope ministry, and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
With our next drive, the emphasis is on stocking the shelves for two of our parish’s frontline ministries addressing the needs of the financially unstable, hungry, and unhoused of our community ahead of the holiday period.
Operating out of the North Campus kitchen each Saturday, Hands of Hope prepares and delivers meals and care packages to the unhoused in downtown each Saturday.
Click to View the Hands of Hope Needs List:
- Zip Lock Bags (all sizes)
- Used plastic or paper grocery bags
- Bug spray/insect repellent
- Toilet paper
- Soap and shampoo
- Hygiene products
- Deodorant
- Pre-packaged & non-perishable snack foods
- granola bars, crackers, cookies, etc.
- Ensure, Boost protein/nutrition drinks or similar
- Bus passes
- Adult Socks
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry provides emergency groceries to those in need from nine locations across Hillsborough County, as well as two thrift stores, which provide low cost clothing and supplies.
Click to View the Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s Needs List
- Family meal foods
- Rice, beans, peanut butter, jelly, tuna, canned meals, cereals, canned fruits and veggies, pop tarts
- Pre-packaged & non-perishable snack foods
- granola bars, crackers, cookies, tuna, pudding, etc.
- Ensure, Boost protein/nutrition drinks or similar
- Plastic Utensils
- Paper plates, napkins, towels, tissues
- New Adult male undergarments, sizes medium to XL
- Gently used adult male jeans
- Incontinence pads for beds
Additional information and needs list updates will be available on this page as they are received. As always, the church appreciates your attentiveness and generosity for these drives.
