Our Mission
Our mission at The Salvation Army is a simple one: to meet human need in His (Christ) name, without discrimination.
As a faith-based social services provider, The Salvation Army is uniquely suited to address the physical, emotional, and spiritual elements of poverty for individuals and families, serving South Pinellas County/Greater St. Petersburg since 1912.
In 2021, The Salvation Army of Greater St. Petersburg served more than 182,812 men, women and children providing 101,258 meals and 46,738 nights of shelter in our community.
During the holidays we shared 13,321 gifts to children and seniors in need and throughout the year distributed more than 5,000 bags of food for families struggling to make ends meet.
Together staff, donors and volunteers are Doing the Most Good.
The Salvation Army’s Social Services Department encompasses a wide range of programs to help individuals and families overcome daunting obstacles.
The Salvation Army’s grand design in social work has always been one of empowerment, enabling those in need to change their life’s circumstances and overcome challenges that stand in their way.
For assistance or more information:
1400 4th Street South – St. Petersburg, FL 33701 – 727-822-4954
Services include emergency assistance, self-sufficiency programming, counseling, referral services and much more.
Emergency Shelter
Designed for men, women and families who are facing homelessness. The shelter provides case management services as well as three meals a day.
Emergency Food
Housed families or individuals in need will receive a small bag of groceries to supplement monthly food expenses.
Anyone is welcome to enjoy lunch in the community kitchen 7 days a week at 12pm.
Emergency Clothing
Available for extenuating circumstances. A voucher for The Salvation Army’s Family Stores can be issued for three (3) days of clothes. Victims of disaster or fire must be referred by The American Red Cross and live in South Pinellas County in order to receive a voucher for seven (7) days of clothes.
Furniture Assistance
Available for extenuating circumstances. A voucher for The Salvation Army’s Family Stores can be issued for the necessary furnishings (i.e. bed mattresses, frames etc.) Victims of disaster or fire must be referred by the American Red Cross and live in South Pinellas County.
Financial Assistance
Available once every twelve months for electric, gas or water bills but is limited to emergency situations. Emergency situations are justified by producing a Shut-off Notice or a Notice of Eviction. No deposits or rent.
Monetary Donations
MAIL DONATION TO:
The Salvation Army
340 14th Avenue S | St Petersburg, FL 33713
Your faith in our efforts and commitment to Greater St. Petersburg make it possible for us to achieve our mission. Your gifts of prayer and financial support are an investment – an investment that will be repaid many times over by the thousands of lives changed each year.
Donate Food
Here is a brief list of items that are needed to give out to residents of St. Petersburg that come to The Salvation Army for help.
Help us provide food for our food pantry by collecting non-perishable goods throughout the year!
Donations can be dropped off Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Donate Goods
Schedule A Pick Up
Find a Drop Off Location
Our Adult Rehabilitation Centers are funded by your donated goods.
Matching Gifts
Interested in MAXIMIZING your IMPACT? Perhaps even doubling or tripling your gift to The Salvation Army?
To those who want to positively affect their world, The Salvation Army is the charity that maximizes contributions.
Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match charitable contributions made by their employees. To find out if your company will match your gift, please CLICK HERE.
Once you verify your company will match your donation, contact your Human Resources or Community Affairs Department to complete the matching gift process!
82 cents of every dollar donated provides direct services to the less fortunate in our community.
Planned Giving
Our neighborhoods and cities thrive in part because of a pervading generosity. Indeed, the work of THE SALVATION ARMY depends on private individual expressions of support that come our way in countless forms.
Americans continually set new records for charitable support.
In fact there are many ways that you can make a gift. The most common is by simply writing a check or giving cash. Many of these same individuals and families plan today for a gift that comes in the form of a bequest articulated in the Last Will and Testament.
But there are a number of other ways that friends provide critical support to The Salvation Army. Often the way that a gift is made can have dramatic impact on helping to meet the long and short-term objectives of a donor.
Almost every gift to a qualified charitable organization comes with certain tax benefits, thanks to our government's ongoing encouragement of the private support of charities. However, in many situations it is possible to receive more than just a charitable income tax deduction.
Indeed, certain ways of giving make it possible to bypass capital gains taxes on appreciated assets, significantly reduce estate taxes, and even establish a whole new source of income for yourself and your family.
The professionals in our Office of Planned Giving have been trained to help match your gift with your objectives. They'll provide you with no obligation, confidential information that will ensure that your gift - whether cash, insurance, stock, property or a gift in trust - is timed to meet your objectives and deliver maximum value.
Your support is greatly appreciated and we are available to provide you with information and assistance in this important matter. If you need wording to include The Salvation Army in your estate plans, creating a life income for you and your loved ones, or in updating or creating your estate plans, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Children’s Services
Sallie House – Children’s Village
Volunteers are needed at our foster care emergency group home and foster care homes to assist children with homework, help staff with cleaning, accompany the staff and children on outings and organize fun activities for the children.
ONE-STOP RESOURCE AND OUTREACH CENTER
Help with programs and services targeting the prevention of new homelessness and increase services available to all. The One-Stop needs volunteers to help with computer training, job searches, resume writing and interview coaching. Open 9 AM – 12 PM Monday through Friday.
EMERGENCY DISASTER SERVICES
Response and recovery services include, but are not limited to: mobile feeding, congregate feeding, distribution centers, spiritual counseling and financial assistance. Needs are in national and international locations. Local volunteers are needed to respond to multiple alarm fires to provide assistance to city and county responders and to assist with local disaster recovery.
To learn more or to register as a disaster volunteer please visit: http://disaster.salvationarmyusa.org/
GROUP OPPORTUNITIES
Everyday there are opportunities for large group (corporate, civic, church and school) to partner with The Salvation Army to provide basic needs, support and hope to those in need in our community.
Red Shield Lodge Homeless Shelter / Community Kitchen
The Salvation Army Red Shield Lodge serves men, women and children in a 110 bed emergency shelter. Each day The Salvation Army serves nearly more than 200 meals a day to individuals and families in need of lunch and dinner.
Stock our Shelves:
Volunteer to organize, sort and fill grocery bags for individuals and families in need of food assistance.
Volunteers needed: 9am to 12pm on weekdays
Serve Meals:
Help prepare, serve and clean-up while sharing a smile with individuals and families in the community dining room.
Volunteers needed: Lunch 10am – 2pm; Dinner 2pm – 6pm; 7 days a week
Volunteer Drives:
- Adult Toiletry Kits: soap, lotion, toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo, comb, brush, hair accessories, feminine hygiene products, manicure set, deodorant, disposable razors.
- Laundry detergent and cleaning supplies.
- Children and infants: disposable diapers, pull-ups, bottles, pacifier, baby food and formula.
- General supplies: sheets, blankets, pillows, towels, washcloths, school supplies.
- Food: Non-perishable food items – canned vegetables, fruit and meat, peanut butter, mac n cheese, ect.
For more information about volunteer opportunities
Call The Salvation Army: 727-550-8080 ext. 328
Help Rescue Christmas This Year
Virtual Red Kettle Challenge
Sponsor your own kettle, create a team, or support an existing team and help us reach our kettle goal from the comfort of your own home.
Ring The Bell
Enjoy a fun time with your family, friends or co-workers while helping us changing lives.
For Questions, contact Najee Washington (727) 323-2222 ext 242 Najee.Washington@uss.salvationarmy.org
Angel Tree Program
Learn more about the Angel Tree Program.
Adopt An Angel
Adopt an Angel Online using our new online adoption website
Walmart Registry For Good
Registration for Angel Tree has now closed for the 2021 Christmas season. To adopt Angels in your community, please click the link for online adoption or contact Holly Harmon at Holly.Harmon@uss.salvationarmy.org
Looking for information about where to drop off gifts for your Angels? Dropoffs are accepted at the following two locations:
Tyrone Square Mall
Beginning November 11th
Thursday-Saturday 11am-7pm
Sunday 1pm-7pm
St. Petersburg Citadel Corps
Beginning November 11th
3800 9th Ave. North
St. Petersburg, FL 33713
Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Can‘t find what you’re looking for?
Call us at 727-550-8080
Our Officers:
Majors Chris and Sandy Flanagan
St. Petersburg Area Commanders
Lieutenants Will and Veronica Conley
Corps Officers
Our Address:
The Salvation Army
St. Petersburg Area Command
727-550-8080
340 14th Ave S
St Petersburg, FL 33701
Social Services
727-822-4954
1400 4th St S
St Petersburg, FL 33701
St. Petersburg Citadel Corps
727-323-2222
3800 9th Ave N
St Petersburg, FL 33713
The Hurricane Hustle is back - and more fun than ever!
The St. Petersburg Salvation Army is blowing out the end of the 2021 Hurricane Season with an in-person 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run and a 2-week Virtual Challenge!
As in years prior, both Individual & Team Competitions will be heating up...
In-Person 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run | November 20th, 2021
Albert Whitted Park, St. Petersburg FL
5K: 8 AM Start on a chip-timed course
1 Mile Fun Run: 8:10 am (not timed)
Individuals will compete for Best Time, and Teams will compete for Best Average Time.
2 Week Virtual Challenge | Nov. 14 - 28th
Virtual Run/Walk Challenge: 15 miles in 15 days (or as many miles as possible!)
Individuals will compete for most Miles Logged, and Teams will compete for most Team Miles Logged and Highest Average Miles per Run/Walker.
Registration includes an event shirt, bib, & finisher medal. Choose when, where and how you complete the Virtual Challenge: 15 miles in one day or whatever works for you! The Virtual Challenge is an on your honor event – no race times will be collected or reported; however, you use the Log My Activity section of the RunSignUp registration site to stay up to date, log your miles and keep the motivation going!
A real-time online Leaderboard and weekly email updates will track Individual & Team Rankings.
Sign Up, Get Active & Support Your Community! Socially distanced, CDC guideline approved packet pick up info details for both the In-person 5K & Virtual Challenge will be posted when finalized.
Proceeds benefit disaster relief & fighting hunger in the St. Pete/Tampa area. The Salvation Army is crushing hunger and homelessness and offering hope and a fresh start to families right here in our community. When you see the iconic Salvation Army RED KETTLES during the holidays remember by being a part of the Hurricane Hustle Virtual Challenge you too are crushing hunger and homelessness in our community.
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