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Patch Canned Food Drive Nets Two Tons of Food

We were astounded at the generosity of people in South Tampa and around the bay area. Together, we collected more than two tons of food for Feeding America Tampa Bay and families in need!

South Tampa, you've done us proud!

You helped pack the big green Patch RV with more than two tons of canned food donations that will help feed hungry families in Tampa Bay!

You may have seen the Patch RV rolling through town in May. We were wrapping up our month-long Patch Give-A-Ton canned food drive with a whirlwind tour through South Tampa and the rest of our 19 Patch towns around the bay area. And instead of giving just a ton, we ended up giving two tons to Feeding America Tampa Bay, to be distributed to local families in need.

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Throughout the month, South Tampa businesses , , , and helped collect canned food.

Our Patch crew also hopped in the Patch RV and held events all around Tampa Bay to coincide with the canned food drive. Here in South Tampa, we gave away and free Patch T-Shirts at Swann Avenue Market to anyone who donated or signed up for the Patch newsletter. We had a blast meeting everyone, and we collected thousands of pounds of food!

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We'd like to thank everyone who donated. Because of you, our canned food drive was a huge success!


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