As in the wake of Hurricanes Charley, Harvey, Irma, Maria, Michael and Dorian, the Tampa Bay Rowdies and Tampa Bay Rays aim to bring aid and recovery to victims of Hurricane Ian by collaborating with community partners and nonprofit organizations with expertise in delivering aid.
Al Lang Stadium Hurricane Relief Drive
The Rowdies will host a donation drive at the club’s upcoming home match against Loudoun United FC at Al Lang Stadium on Saturday, October 8. The Rowdies will be collecting items for donation in front of the Al Lang Stadium box office from the time the parking lot opens at 4 p.m. until kickoff at 7:30 p.m.
Donation Items
The Rowdies are collecting items in partnership with Feeding Tampa Bay, United Way of Charlotte County and Course of Action.
Please see requested items below:
- Tarps
- Zip ties
- Contractor bags
- Garbage bags (all sizes)
- Flash lights with batteries
- Batteries
- Bug repellent
- Can openers
- Hand sanitizer
- Toiletry products
- Baby formula
- Baby diapers
- Baby wipes
- Adult diapers
- Sanitizing wipes
- Feminine products
- Canned dry goods
*Please note that bottled water will not be accepted.
- Pop tops (veggies, fruits and proteins such as canned chicken, tuna)
- Peanut butter
- Jelly
- Cups of cereal
- Shelf stable milk
- Canned dog and cat food
- Dry dog and cat food
- Cat and dog treats and toys
- Towels and sheets
- Collars and leashes
- Pet beds of all sizes
- Paper towels
- Kitty litter
- New litter boxes
- Antibacterial wipes
- Garbage bags
Rowdies 50/50 in Support of Hurricane Recovery Efforts
All money raised from the 50/50 Charity Raffle at the Rowdies remaining home games will go toward hurricane recovery efforts. The raffle will go live at 10 a.m. ET on Rowdies home matchdays. Raffle tickets as well as rules and information can be found at rowdiessoccer.com/5050-charity-raffle.
Rays Up Tampa Bay Drive-Thru Events
In partnership with the City of St. Petersburg and the City of Tampa, the Rays will host Rays Up Tampa Bay Drive-Thru donation events. At each location, fans can make donations to the Rays hurricane recovery efforts and receive an exclusive Postseason flag and yard sign, presented by Bayfront Health St. Petersburg, as well as swag and giveaways from Rays partners.
Tropicana Field
Thursday, October 6
3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
One Tropicana Dr.
St. Petersburg, FL 33705
Drive-thru event – fans should enter Parking Lots 6 and 7 from 3rd Avenue S.
WestShore Plaza
Thursday, October 6
3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
250 Westshore Plaza
Tampa, FL 33609
Drive-thru event – fans should enter the WestShore Plaza parking lot at the intersection of N. West Shore Blvd. and W. Gray Street.
Donate to Hurricane Relief Efforts
Make a monetary donation at the link below to be distributed by the Rays Baseball Foundation and Rowdies Soccer Foundations for hurricane recovery efforts.
