The BayCare Sound Partners With HEP To Host Non-Perishable Food Drive

Drop Off Donations At Ruth Eckerd Hall And Enter To Win A Brad Paisley VIP Package To His Upcoming August 3 Concert

Recognizing the urgent need in the community, The BayCare Sound has teamed up with HEP, the Homeless Empowerment Program, to collect food for homeless individuals and families in Pinellas County.  The public is invited to help too.

Beginning today, Wednesday, July 2 through Thursday, July 31, the public may bring non-perishable food to donate in one of the HEP containers located at the Ruth Eckerd Hall Administration Office or the Ruth Eckerd Hall Ticket Office.

“We are thrilled to facilitate such a worthy initiative as we welcome Brad Paisley to the BayCare Sound,” said Sharon Reid-Kane, Ed. D., VP & Chief Education and Community Engagement Officer for Ruth Eckerd Hall. “Heartfelt thanks to him and his team for joining us in supporting the efforts of the Homeless Empowerment Program (HEP) to serve those most in need in our community. August 3rd will truly be a day to remember as we applaud a world-class artist in a world-class venue not only for his music, but for his kindness and goodwill!”

Those who donate a minimum of two non-perishable items will be presented with a QR code to enter to win a Brad Paisley VIP Backstage Tour Experience package for two at Brad Paisley’s upcoming concert at The BayCare Sound on Sunday, August 3. This package includes a premium reserved seat, a guided backstage tour, an exclusive gift item, a souvenir laminate, and much more.

"HEP is excited to have been chosen by our friends at Ruth Eckerd Hall to be a part of the HEP Food Drive leading up to the concert at The BayCare Sound. Donations collected until the end of the month with help support meal services for nearly 400 individual, men, women, children and veterans residing in HEP programs daily. A big thank you to Ruth Eckerd Hall and the Paisley camp for their dedication to bringing dignity and support to those in need!”, said Rebecca Adams, HEP Director of Development & Communications.

Non-perishable items may be donated at the Ruth Eckerd Hall Administration Office during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm, or the Ruth Eckerd Hall Ticket Office during ticket office hours, Tuesday through Saturday noon to 6pm and Friday 10 am to 6 pm.

About the Homeless Empowerment Program (HEP): Founded in 1986 in Clearwater, Florida, the Homeless Empowerment Program (HEP) is the most comprehensive social service agency in the Tampa Bay area. HEP offers an integrated solution to the issue of homelessness by providing low-income families and individuals, including  Veterans, with housing, food, clothing and support services necessary to obtain self-sufficiency and improved quality of life. As part of its mission, HEP operates a 366-bed facility, offering emergency, transitional, permanent and permanent supportive housing to the temporarily homeless and mentally disabled individuals, families with children, and Veterans. Through housing and critical support services, HEP empowers its residents and helps to break the cycle of homelessness.

For more information, visit: www.rutheckerdhall.com/brad-paisley-hep-drive