Gulfside Hospice Thrift Shoppes are collecting items to give out to homeless and at-risk veterans. Travel-size toiletry items are preferred. Other items sought include personal care items, anti-bacterial hand wipes or gel, deodorant, shampoo, soap, toothbrushes and toothpaste, flashlights, batteries and reading glasses. Drop off donations through Oct. 17 at any of the five shop locations:
• 37925 Sky Ridge Circle, Dade City; (813) 782-7200
• 12154 US Highway 19, Hudson; (727) 861-4900
• 1930 Land O'Lakes Blvd, Lutz; (813) 909-0485
• 6117 State Road 54, New Port Richey; (727) 842-7262
• 36524 State Road 54, Zephyrhills; (813) 788-5461
All locations are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday.