Oldsmar Cares

09/02/2026

EVERY DROP COUNTS!
Do you know how much water your household uses each day? From showers and laundry to watering the lawn, those little drops can really add up!

Small changes can make a big difference over time. Take a look at this graphic to learn more about your home’s water footprint, discover simple ways to save water, and help conserve this precious resource.

Save a little. Save a lot. Every drop counts! Learn more at WaterMatters.org/Water101

09/01/2026

🍚 September is National Rice Month! 🍚
Rice is a simple, versatile pantry staple that can help families stretch their food budget and make meals go farther. It can be paired with vegetables, beans, meat, and other pantry items to create filling meals for the whole family.

With more than 500 households visiting the Oldsmar Cares food pantry each month, keeping everyday staples like rice on our shelves is important.

Throughout September, we are collecting:
🤍 White Rice
🤎 Brown Rice

1 lb. bags are preferred because that is the size we typically stock and distribute in our pantry, but bags of other sizes are gratefully accepted! Every donation helps us keep this important staple available for the families we serve.

📍 Donations can be dropped off at Oldsmar Cares:
149 State Road 580 W., Oldsmar

Oldsmar Cares Donation Hours:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday: 9 AM–12 PM
Monday & Wednesday: 5:30–7 PM

You can also drop off donations at one of our convenient community donation locations:
📚 Oldsmar Public Library
🚒 Oldsmar Fire Station
🌳 Cypress Forest Recreation Center
🏛️ Oldsmar City Hall
⛪ Community United Methodist Church of Oldsmar

🛒 Prefer to shop online?
Purchase rice directly from our Walmart September Wish List and have it delivered right to Oldsmar Cares!
https://www.walmart.com/lists/wishlist/b7fb074f-092c-46e6-919e-048b845d7994

💛 Want to make an impact all year long? Sponsor a Shelf! 💛
Families, businesses and organizations can Sponsor a Shelf at Oldsmar Cares to help ensure that one essential pantry item stays stocked year-round. It’s a great way to make an ongoing, meaningful difference for our neighbors.

📧 To learn more about sponsoring a shelf, contact us at [email protected].

💛 Give where you live and work. Together, we can make a difference. 💛

08/31/2026

Ever wonder what those dates on food packages actually mean? 🥫🥛🍎

“Sell-By,” “Best if Used By,” “Use-By,” and “Freeze-By” don’t all mean the same thing. In many cases, the date relates to a food’s quality or freshness—not necessarily its safety.

Understanding the difference can help families:
✅ Reduce unnecessary food waste
✅ Make better decisions about the food they already have
✅ Know when a date really does need to be followed

👶 Infant formula is different: Do not use infant formula after its Use By date.

🥕 Some baby foods also have Use By dates that should be followed, and jarred baby food should only be used when the seal is intact and the lid “pops” when opened.

When in doubt, check the package instructions and look for signs of spoilage.

Save and share this guide—it’s an easy reference for your pantry and your kitchen!

Information based on FDA and USDA food-safety guidance.

08/30/2026

08/29/2026

4th Annual Oldsmar Rod Run benefiting Oldsmar Cares supporting local families!!!

Help support Oldsmar Cares and our City of Oldsmar, FL community at 4th Annual Oldsmar Rod Run benefiting Oldsmar Cares on November 14, 2026 at R E Olds Park from 10am to 2pm!

Sponsorships are available NOW:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-oldsmar-rod-run-sponsorship

Volunteer:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-oldsmar-rod-run-volunteer-sign-up

Become a Vendor:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-oldsmar-rod-run-vendor-registration

All proceeds from this event support Oldsmar Cares programs including Holiday Meals providing complete boxed dinners for local families in need!

08/27/2026

TINY TOT SPORTS
Ages 3-5
From kicking and throwing to running, jumping and MORE, your little athlete will have a blast learning the basics and trying something new during Tiny Tot Sports! Every Wednesday, 1-2p at Cypress Forest Recreation Center. $20/month RC, $30/month WO. For more info & to register, call 813-749-1152.
(650 Pine Ave N)

08/22/2026

Enormous thanks to Amber Parish and Flip Flop Shops Tarpon Springs at the Sponge Docks of Tarpon Springs for their very generous donation of brand new mens, womens, and kids shoes!!! We love our community partners!!! 💛

08/22/2026

Get your motor running at 4th Annual Oldsmar Rod Run benefiting Oldsmar Cares!!!

Get your motor running at the 4th Annual Oldsmar Rod Run benefiting Oldsmar Cares at R E Olds Park in City of Oldsmar, FL on Saturday, November 14. 2026 from 10am to 2pm!

Rev your engines for a great day of cars and community! With over 80 trophies awarded & goody bags for car show participants! Over 200 spectators enjoy food trucks, entertainment, prize raffle & 50/50 raffle to support a great cause!

All net proceeds from this annual automotive event support Oldsmar Cares programs including Holiday Meals proving complete boxed dinners to local families for Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter.

Head on over to the website and get your cars in gear at the 4th Annual Oldsmar Rod Run!

https://oldsmarcares.org/oldsmar-rod-run/

08/22/2026

🎉 A NEW DISCOUNT IS HERE! 🎉

Starting Monday, August 24, we’re excited to offer 10% OFF to all high school students and teachers! 📚❤️

To receive the discount:
✨ A valid school ID must be presented at the time of purchase.
✨ Discount is valid only at Chick-fil-A Oldsmar.

We’re so excited to be able to offer a little something extra to our local students and educators! 🐮❤️

See you Monday!

08/17/2026

A huge thank you to our community for the incredible donations of new backpacks and school supplies! 🎒✏️📚

Because of your generosity, Oldsmar Cares was able to provide backpacks and help fill school supply lists for 130 children as they headed back to school.

A special thank you to our friends at Sport Clips Haircuts of Oldsmar and the Upper Tampa Bay Education Foundation for their generous contributions and support. 💛

We are so grateful to everyone who helped make sure local students could start the school year with the supplies they need. Thank you for making a difference!