As the Tampa Bay community gears up for the holiday season, Buccaneers fans are encouraged to show their support for those less fortunate by donating nonperishable food and unwrapped toys at the "SACK HUNGER & STACK TOYS" DRIVE, presented by Raymond James Financial. This year's collection effort, benefitting Feeding Tampa Bay, Metropolitan Ministries and Toys for Tots, will take place on Sunday, November 13 from 10:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. at Raymond James Stadium before the Buccaneers take on the Chicago Bears. Volunteers will accept donations throughout the stadium parking lots at the large treasure chests approaching each stadium entrance. Fans are encouraged to donate new, unwrapped toys and a variety of food items, including:
- Baby food
- Boxed nonperishable food
- Canned meats
- Canned fruits and vegetables
- Canned juices
- Canned soups
- Pasta
- Peanut butter
- Sugar or flour
For the fourth year in a row, in conjunction with the collection drive, UnitedHealthcare has committed to donate 1,200 meals to Feeding Tampa Bay for each Buccaneers sack this season. In addition, Florida Cancer Specialists has donated 1,000 lbs. of food to Metropolitan Ministries. The Buccaneers and Raymond James Financial employees will also be collecting nonperishable food and toys at their offices. To learn more, visit SackHunger.com.
What:Buccaneers "Sack Hunger & Stack Toys" Drive, presented by Raymond James Financial, with support from UnitedHealthcare and Florida Cancer Specialists
Who: Benefitting Feeding Tampa Bay, Metropolitan Ministries and Toys for Tots
When:Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Chicago Bears, Raymond James Stadium on Sunday, November 13 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. (collection drive)Where: Donation locations: Stadium parking lots at the large treasure chests approaching each stadium entrance. For map of treasure chest locations, visit SackHunger.com.