St. Pete British Pub Collects Food, Hygiene Items For Homeless

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — Those interested in giving back to the community during the holiday season should look no further than British pub Studio Public House at 2950 Central Ave.

Each year, the restaurant, which serves sandwiches, curries and more, collects donations of dry food goods and hygiene products.

“We’re a very inclusive neighborhood and we have a lot of locals who are always very supportive,” chef and owner Mike Crippen told Patch. “This is our chance to do something for the homeless for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s.”

The eatery first put donation boxes out in November and was able to donate two full boxes of items to St. Vincent de Paul by Thanksgiving.

Crippen will continue to collect donations through the holiday season.

“Just drop it off at the front door,” he said.

Other businesses and organizations are also offering ways to make donations and give back this season:

• West St. Pete Food Drive, Saturday through Monday, benefitting the St. Pete Free Clinic. Drop-off locations are established throughout the Eagle Crest, Crossroads Area, Jungle Prada, Azalea, Holiday Park, Jungle Terrace, Live Oaks, Yacht Club Estates, Westminster Heights and Causeway Isle neighborhoods.
• St. Pete Gives Back Food Drive, donations collected through Dec. 20 at the Azalea Recreation Center, 1600 72nd Street N. Non-perishable food and hygiene items are being collected by the Therapeutic Recreation Program and the St. Petersburg Police Department and will be distributed to families in need by Reach St. Pete.
• Hank’s Bark Box, this free roadside pet food pantry box is at 6511 3rd Ave. S.

Have a food or other donation drive to include? Email Tiffany.Razzano@Patch.com.