Student Events

Hey Bulls! Join us at WellFed community food pantry in conjunction with UACDC! We will be distributing free, nutritious food to those in need in the community.IMPORTANT: Please sign up through: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4eadaa2ba2fec70-harvest#/ (signing up for this event will automatically redirect you here) This event will be at Harvest Hope Park (13704 N 20th St Tampa, FL, 33613), about a 5 minute drive away from campus every Friday from 9am-11am. The Red Line at Bullrunner goes close to this park, just across the street.If you have any questions beforehand contact service chair Christian at cgrippaldi@usf.edu --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1982519

Come out to our homecoming event! --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1982749

Come volunteer with us at Greco Gardens, located at Greco Middle School!For all of those who love everything gardening, Greco Gardens is the perfect way to try out your green thumb. Created collaboratively by Tampa Bay Community Gardens and Tampa Bay Farm2School, with USF School of Architecture and Community Design also helping, this unique schoolyard garden serves both the students and the community. Come and join!Meet at 8am at 803 W River Dr, Tampa, FL 33617, dress for the weather and wear closed toed shoes --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1982556

Come volunteer with us at the River Hills/USF Rotaract community garden!For all of those who love everything gardening, the River Hills community garden is trying to restore itself in time for the planting season. Our club, USF Rotaract, also knows a couple of plots in this garden due to the fact that we repaired the garden a year ago, so if you want to try out your green thumb come join. All food grown here by us goes to our food pantry partnersMeet at 8am at 803 W River Dr, Tampa, FL 33617. Please dress for the weather and wear closed toed shoesReach out to our service chair Christian Grippaldi at cgrippaldi@usf.edu or GroupMe with any questions. Please contact on our GroupMe at least 3 days in advance if you need a ride --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1982679

The Bay Chapel Food Pantry is open every Saturday from 9:30 am - 11:30 am. We are located at 19911 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33647 (in front of Tampa Bay Presbyterian Church). Volunteers should arrive at 8:30 am to assist with preparation. --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1982143

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Interested in being outdoors and getting your hands a bit dirty in the process? Then heres a event for you! VISTA Gardens is a 3.31 acre Hillsborough Country Garden Park that looks to preserve the native foliage and butterfly population.At this garden, volunteers would be helping out with tasks that needs to be done (planting, some weeding, composting, etc). Please be sure to bring some sunscreen and sun protection (caps/hats) in addition to water and snacks. Also be sure to wear closed toed shoes that you do not mind getting a bit dirty.Gardening gloves, tools, equipment, and guidance will be provided.If you have any questions about the event, contact service chair Christian Grippaldi at cgrippaldi@usf.eduIf you need a ride please let us know at least 3 days in advance, we cannot guarantee rides to everyone. --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1982777

Interested in being outdoors and getting your hands a bit dirty in the process? Then heres a event for you! VISTA Gardens is a 3.31 acre Hillsborough Country Garden Park that looks to preserve the native foliage and butterfly population.At this garden, volunteers would be helping out with tasks that needs to be done (planting, some weeding, composting, etc). Please be sure to bring some sunscreen and sun protection (caps/hats) in addition to water and snacks. Also be sure to wear closed toed shoes that you do not mind getting a bit dirty.Gardening gloves, tools, equipment, and guidance will be provided.If you have any questions about the event, contact service chair Christian Grippaldi at cgrippaldi@usf.eduIf you need a ride please let us know at least 3 days in advance, we cannot guarantee rides to everyone. --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1982773

Hey Bulls! Come join us and WellBuilt City in distributing food to those who need it at Waters Ave Church every Monday starting at 9:30 AM!IMPORTANT: Also sign up via SignUpGenius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4eadaa2ba2fec70-waters#/For assistance, please contact Service Chair Christian Grippaldi at cgrippaldi@usf.edu --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1982585

These volunteer opportunities include assisting Dhalia with setting up The Well's mobile Kinship Free Markets, assisting with food distribution, and packing/cleaning up once the market ends. Join WellBuilt City and us in distributing food to those who need it at Mort Park every Wednesday starting at 2 PM! IMPORTANT: on top of this, sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4eadaa2ba2fec70-harvest#/ (signing up for this on bullsconnect will automatically redirect here).- Meet at Mort Park to help stock shelves and hand out food to clients that come in every Wednesday at 2 PM-4PM - Address is 1815 E 148th Ave, Lutz, FL 33549, about a five-minute drive away from USF - Please wear closed-toed shoes and dress for the weather - IF there is enough donations, volunteers are always welcome to take some fruit or some bread home :)For questions contact Christian Grippaldi at cgrippaldi@usf.edu We cannot guarantee rides to any of our events.--- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1982801

Join us in making a difference by volunteering at our mobile pantry event! Mobile pantries bring nutritious food to communities in need, especially food deserts where access to quality, affordable groceries is limited. Volunteers will help pack boxes of assorted groceries and distribute them to guests in a drive-thru style format. This is an outdoor, off-site activity, so please dress appropriately: all volunteers must wear closed-toe shoes (sneakers preferred) and shirts with sleeves—no tank tops. Jeans or shorts of appropriate length are recommended. Volunteers wearing open-toe shoes will not be allowed to participate. The minimum age to volunteer is 13 with an adult or 16 to volunteer independently. The event takes place at Lockhart Elementary Magnet School, 3888 N 19th St, Tampa, FL 33610. We hope you'll join us in serving our community! RSVP with us to volunteer! --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1982748

We will cover basic retirement vehicles like 401 (k)s and IRA's, explain compound interest. Participants will leave with a personalized retirement roadmap that fists their current financial situation and future goals --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1983185

Trip Name: From Shelf to Service: Fighting Hunger in Central Florida Dates: October 24–25, 2025 Partner: Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida Theme: Food Justice & Hunger Relief Who Can Join: Open to all USF students Cost: $40. Includes transportation, lodging, food, educational and training materials, and experiences.Purpose: This Bulls Service Break experience will immerse students in the full cycle of food insecurity response — from education and service to distribution and impact. Students will engage with the systemic challenges of hunger, gain insight into food bank operations, and directly serve individuals and families in need in the Central Florida community.Learning Outcomes By participating in this trip, students will be able to:Understand the root causes and scale of food insecurity in Central Florida through a guided educational tour.Describe the operational model of a regional food bank, including food sourcing, sorting, and logistics.Contribute to hunger relief efforts through hands-on donation sorting and food packing activities.Reflect on the impact of community partnerships by assisting in a food distribution event alongside local feeding partners.Connect civic engagement to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 2: Zero Hunger and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals.Don't miss this opportunity to make a lasting difference! Learn more at usf.edu/clce. Spaces are limited, so sign up now and be part of something bigger. Together, we can bring hope and change to our community! --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1983070

GARDENING (On-going) Join us in increasing access to healthy food by filling new seed trays, pruning the plants, weeding beds, harvesting ready food, tending to seedlings, and transferring mature seedlings into available bed spaces, as well as working the compost pile. Location: Harvest Hope Community Garden (13704 North 20th Street · Tampa, FL 33613) Estimated Duration: 2 hours Availability: Every Friday | 9:30am-11:30am --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1982359

*IMPORTANT: TRANSPORTATION CANNOT BE GUARANTEED*Have a interest for gardening or want to try something new? Join us at the community garden in Ybor.Rotaract, with WellBuilt City, helped create this community garden from scratch in 2022 in one of the most needed zip codes.Tasks: -Maintaining the garden -Help with planting and fertilizing the plantsBe prepared to get dirty!Pleasure be sure to have: -Closed toed shoes -Dress for the weather -WaterIf you have any questions contact Service Chair Christian at cgrippaldi@usf.edu. For questions the day of, contact Jessica Brenner at jeccabrerr@gmail.com or 702-809-7505If you are in need of a ride, please reach out to the GroupMe at least 3 days in advance. --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1982638

Hey Bulls! Join us at WellFed community food pantry in conjunction with UACDC! We will be distributing free, nutritious food to those in need in the community.IMPORTANT: Please sign up through: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4eadaa2ba2fec70-harvest#/ (signing up for this event will automatically redirect you here) This event will be at Harvest Hope Park (13704 N 20th St Tampa, FL, 33613), about a 5 minute drive away from campus every Friday from 9am-11am. The Red Line at Bullrunner goes close to this park, just across the street.If you have any questions beforehand contact service chair Christian at cgrippaldi@usf.edu --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1982520

Join us for a spooktacular night of thrills and chills at our annual Halloween-themed Bulls Nite Out! Enjoy a fright-filled evening packed with games, treats, costume contests, creepy crafts, and more. Come in costume, bring your friends, and get ready for a hauntingly good time! --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1982343

The Bay Chapel Food Pantry is open every Saturday from 9:30 am - 11:30 am. We are located at 19911 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33647 (in front of Tampa Bay Presbyterian Church). Volunteers should arrive at 8:30 am to assist with preparation. --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1982144

Join us for a free home-cooked meal, fellowship, and interactive worship with Holy Communion. Join us at Christ our Redeemer Lutheran Church at 304 Druid Hills Rd. Temple Terrace, Florida. If you need a ride please reach out and someone can transport you to and from our event. --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1983109

Step into the Spooky Season at Centre Gallery! From October 27 to November 6, explore eerie and enchanting artwork that captures the essence of autumn. Don’t miss this hauntingly creative showcase! 🎃👻 --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1982731