Two local UPS Stores accept donations and will ship to The Food Bank of Puerto Rico

ST. PETERSBURG FL– In response to the Hurricane in Puerto Rico and the need for continued support to our fellow Americans The UPS Store® stores located at the following locations will be collecting non-perishable food and other items to comfort the victims. Donations will be accepted through October 31 and shipped often, hopefully daily.

740 4th Street North 10801 Starkey Rd #104

St Petersburg FL 33701 Seminole, FL 33777

727.592.5400 727.391.6094

M-F 7:30a – 7p M-F 8:30a-7p

Sat 8:30a – 5p Sat 9:30a-3p

Sun 9:00a – 1p Sun Closed

On October 19, our first shipment was sent to the Food Bank of Puerto Rico was, it totaled 107 pounds, said Christian Stuck one of the two franchisees who own and operate both stores.

The picture shows The UPS Store associate Alexus Palmer at the St. Petersburg location preparing the first shipment.

“A devastating event took place in Puerto Rico and we’re just grateful to be in a position where we can help send comfort along with the many members of our community who are helping to fill the boxes at both stores.,” said The UPS Store franchisee and co-owner Alan Baer.

Please come and make your donation at either store before the end of the month, said Christian

In addition to domestic and international shipping, The UPS Store offers full-service packing; digital printing; black-and-white and color duplications; wide format printing and scanning; document finishing (binding, laminating, etc.); notary; printing services (business cards, letterhead, rubber stamps, etc.); custom crating and shipping for large items (e.g., grandfather clocks, motorcycles); mailbox and postal services; office and packaging supplies; and more.