For kids in need, backpacks carry more than school supplies; they carry HOPE for a brighter future. Metropolitan Ministries is thrilled to announce its partnership with Walgreens for the Backpacks of Hope School Supplies Drive, aimed at supporting local children as they head back to school.

How to participate:

  • Stop by any of the participating Walgreens stores from July 1 to August 1.
  • Purchase items from our school supplies list.
  • Place the purchased items in the blue barrels next to the register.

donate online

Needed Items

Needed Items
  • Laptop Ready Backpacks (for teens unisex)
  • Pencils
  • Pencil
  • Sharpeners
  • Pencil
  • Pouch
    Erasers
  • Composition Notebooks
  • Spiral Notebooks (1, 3 & 5 Subject)
  • Dividers
  • Scissor
  • Colored Pencils
  • Crayons
  • New 3 Ring Binder (1 – 2 in.)
  • Markers
  • 3 Ring Binders
  • Standard Ruler
  • Pocket Folders
  • 3 Prong Folders
  • Water Bottles for Drinking
  • Notebook Paper
  • Pens
  • Highlighters
  • Index Cards
  • Glue sticks
  • Washable School Glue
  • Pencil Sharpeners
  • Headphones
  • Scientific Calculator
  • Post It Notes
  • Graph Paper
  • Disinfectant Wipes
  • Tissues
  • Dry Erase Markers

Walgreens Hillsborough Locations

Locations

33670 US Hwy. 19 N.
Palm Harbor, FL 34684

605 S. Pinellas Ave.
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

35553 US Hwy. 19 N.
Palm Harbor, FL 34684

2199 W Busch Blvd.
Tampa FL, 33612

1001 S 78th St.
Tampa FL, 33619

5709 Gunn Hwy.
Tampa, FL 33625

6818 N Armenia Ave.
Tampa, FL 33604

2115 E. Hillsborough Ave.
Tampa, FL 33610

930 Providence Rd.
Brandon, FL 33511

9202 N 56th St
Temple Terrace, FL 33617

315 W. Platt St.
Tampa, FL 33606

11115 E Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd.
Seffner, FL 33584

1704 W Hillsborough Ave.
Tampa, FL 33603

11010 Bloomingdale Ave.
Riverview, FL 33578

705 N. Pebble Beach Blvd.
Sun City Center, FL. 33573

10427 Big Bend Rd.
Riverview, FL 33578

10624 Gibsonton Dr.
Riverview, FL 33578

13130 N. Dale Mabry Highway
Tampa, FL 33618

1011 Bloomingdale Ave.
Valrico, FL 33596

128 E Brandon Blvd.
Brandon, Fl 33511

514 E Windhorst Rd.
Brandon, FL 33510

5605 Fishhawk Crossing Blvd.
Lithia, FL 33547

13317 N. Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33612

15602 N. Dale Mabry Hwy.
Tampa, FL 33618

1860 E Fowler Ave.
Tampa, FL 33612

17511 Bruce B. Downs Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33647

28115 Wesley Chapel Blvd.
Wesley Chapel, FL 33543

22829 State Road 54
Land O Lakes, FL 34639

20741 Bruce B. Downs Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33647

3890 Van Dyke Rd.
Lutz, FL 33548

2916 E Fletcher Ave.
Tampa, FL 33612

18511 N. U.S. Hwy. 41
Lutz, FL. 33549

3420 E. Lake Rd.
Palm Harbor, FL 34685

4651 W. Kennedy Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33609

4738 W Gandy Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33611

8398 Sheldon Rd.
Tampa, FL 33615

4141 W Hillsborough Ave.
Tampa, FL 33614

3770 Tampa Rd.
Oldsmar, FL 34677

7925 Gunn Hwy.
Tampa, FL 33626

12211 W Hillsborough Ave.
Tampa, FL 33635

6503 W Waters Ave.
Tampa, FL 33634

8706 W Hillsborough Ave.
Tampa, FL 33615

3016 W Gandy Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33611

13911 Nine Eagles Dr.
Tampa FL, 33626

2495 Sandy Point Rd.
Palm Harbor, FL 34685

3863 S Dale Mabry Hwy.
Tampa, FL 33611

3518 Henderson Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33609

Walgreens Pinellas Locations

Locations

2295 E. Bay Dr.
Largo, FL 33771

1604 S. Missouri Ave.
Clearwater, FL 33756

1880 N. Belcher Rd.
Clearwater, FL 33765

1801 Gulf to Bay Blvd.
Clearwater, FL 33765

2598 Bayshore Blvd.
Dunedin, FL. 34698

1477 Main St.
Dunedin, FL 34698

800 West Bay Dr.
Largo, FL 33770

1505 S. Belcher Rd.
Clearwater, FL 33764

103 Indian Rocks Rd. S.
Belleair Bluffs, FL 33770

5 Patricia Ave.
Dunedin, FL 34698

1701 N. McMullen Booth Rd.
Clearwater, FL 33759

30280 US Hwy. 19 N.
Clearwater, FL. 33761

2495 N. McMullen Booth Rd.
Clearwater, FL 33759

401 Poinsettia Ave.
Clearwater Beach, FL 33767

703 Court St.
Clearwater, FL 33756

3077 54th Ave. S.
St. Petersburg, FL. 33712

5420 9th St. N.
St. Petersburg, FL 33703

3350 Central Ave.
St. Petersburg, Fl. 33712

875 9th St. N.
St. Petersburg, FL 33701

3700 34th St. N.
St. Petersburg, FL 33713

6996 US Hwy 19 N.
Pinellas Park, FL 33781

900 49th St. N.
St. Petersburg, FL 33710

2991 Roosevelt Blvd.
Clearwater, FL 33760

7751 49th St. N.
Pinellas Park, FL 33781

7610 4th St. N.
St. Petersburg, FL 33702

3851 4th St. N.
St. Petersburg, FL 33703

10196 66th St. N.
Pinellas Park, FL 33782

10801 Roosevelt Blvd.
St. Petersburg, FL 33716

337 75th Ave.
St. Petersburg, FL 33706

10551 Gulf Blvd.
Treasure Island, FL 33706

6735 Central Ave.
St. Petersburg, FL 33710

13705 Park Blvd.
Seminole, FL 33776

10121 Seminole Blvd.
Seminole, FL 33772

5701 Gulfport Blvd. S.
Gulfport, FL 33707

10563 Park Blvd.
Seminole, FL 33772

3994 Tyrone Blvd. N.
St. Petersburg, FL 33709

4401 Gulf Blvd.
St. Petersburg Beach, FL 33706

14004 Walsingham Rd.
Largo, FL 33774

5405 66th St. N.
St. Petersburg, FL 33709

5767 38th Ave. N.
St. Petersburg, FL 33710

10697 Ulmerton Rd.
Largo, FL 33771

Backpacks and School Supplies Wish Lists:
(can order and ship directly to the below address)

Walmart:
https://www.walmart.com/registry/RR/c7702912-5943-4b0c-bd6a-982699e7cf52

Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2A55TO2GH8Z17?ref_=wl_share

Donation Drop Off:
Metropolitan Ministries Donation Drop Off
(located behind our Bloom Again Thrift Store)
2101 N. Florida Ave.
Tampa, FL 33602
Phone: 813-209-1000