GIVE HELP

Helping your neighbors in need is easy. You just need to know where to start.


Oldsmar Cares has several ways for you to make a difference in your community.

Make a Monetary Donation

Any amount makes a huge impact because Oldsmar Cares is 100% volunteer run and the money you donate goes directly to those in need. Donations can also be made online or by check mailed to:

Donate Online

or by mail:
Oldsmar Cares
P.O. Box 981,
Oldsmar, FL 34677.

How Your Donation Helps Families:

$25 = One bag of groceries for a family
$50 = Holiday dinner for a family
$100 = Groceries for four families
$200 = Rent or utilities assistance for one family
​$500 = PatchWork Assistance Fund grant

Make a Food Donation

We ask that all food donations be unopened and non-perishable. Food can be dropped off at the following convenient locations in Oldsmar. You can also visit our virtual food drive to make a donation online.

Drop off locations:

  • Oldsmar Cares, 149 State Road 580 West
  • Oldsmar City Hall, 100 State Street West
  • Oldsmar Library, 400 St. Petersburg Drive East
  • Cypress Forest Rec Center, 650 Pine Ave. North
  • Oldsmar Fire Station, 220 Pine Avenue North
  • Oldsmar Community United Methodist Church

High Demand Food Items:

  • Hearty Soup
  • Chili
  • Canned Fruit
  • Canned Vegetables
  • Pasta & Pasta Sauce
  • Baked Beans
  • Canned Fish
  • Dry Beans
  • Canned Meat
  • Canned Tuna
  • Canned Pasta
  • Oatmeal
  • Peanut Butter & Jelly

Make a Clothing Donation

Donations of new and gently used clothing and shoes for children and adults are always needed. We especially need children’s and teen-sized clothes and maternity clothes. Children’s books, new toys, and bikes are also accepted. We are not able to accept household items, bedding, or furniture.

Donations can be made at Oldsmar Cares, 149 State Road 580 West. 

Volunteer Your Time and Talent

We love our volunteers!

Oldsmar Cares has a variety of volunteer positions. Most volunteers commit to coming for one shift a week, others for special events and off-site fundraisers.

To get more information about volunteering at Oldsmar Cares, stop by anytime we are open and fill out a volunteer application.