On Oct. 6, P.E.S.T. Relief International donated 16 backpacks with hygiene kits to St. Petersburg Elks Lodge #1224. The lodge in turn donated them to C.W. Bill Young Veterans Hospital to issue to veterans who are homeless. P.E.S.T. Relief International is comprised of professionals in the pest management industry that have come together to bring comfort and relief to the veterans experiencing homelessness through safe shelter, nutrition, education, and physical and emotional health. The backpacks not only contained all the essentials for good hygiene such as soap, deodorant, shaving cream and razors, toothpaste and toothbrush, and socks, they also contained nutritional health bars and a face mask. The total value of the 16 backpacks was $800. Pictured are April Dennis Currie, VA volunteer, and Frank Jones, Assistant Chief of Voluntary Services.