community
Donations & more – local supporting local! From neighborhood food banks & countless other charities to in-store & community-driven events.
best juice bar &
vegetarian/vegan restaurant!
We are proud to have been voted Best Juice Bar & Vegetarian/Vegan Restaurant by the community in the Tampa Bay Times ‘Best of the Best People Choice’ campaign for 2025. Nature’s Food Patch was also a finalist in other ‘Best of the Best’ categories, including Best Health Food Store and Produce Stand/Store. Thank you for helping us bring home the gold!
local art in the café
Each quarter, we are happy to showcase a local artist in our Clearwater café.
The art is available for purchase at our Clearwater location.
Meet Local Painter
Wayne Weberbauer
Fall/Winter 2026/2027 Showcase
October 8th through January 2nd
Local Artists Bio
From an early age, Wayne Weberbauer has combined his love for exotic wildlife with his considerable artistic gifts. He meticulously recreates not only the animals in his paintings but also the terrain they inhabit.
Weberbauer attended the Newark School of Fine Art and continues to study and refine his skills today, believing there is always more to learn. His artwork has been featured in galleries throughout the country, including Lassen Gallery and Wyland Gallery in Las Vegas, National Heritage Gallery on Rodeo Drive, and New Masters Gallery in Carmel, California.
“I begin a painting by piecing together in my mind what I feel would be impactful and compelling for the viewers,” the artist explains. “I may be intrigued by a large tropical plant, a beautiful stream, or a field of windblown grass. For each, I observe the way the light hits, envelops, or reflects upon the scene. I find myself continually organizing objects in my mind, juggling their placement, prominence, and color schemes. You might say this is my way of mentally painting a picture.”
Weberbauer’s commitment to the preservation of endangered species is exemplified by his involvement with organizations such as the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association, the Wildlife Waystation, the Rainforest Action Network, and the Bighorn Sheep Society. His artwork is exhibited and collected throughout the country.
Show Your Art in Our Clearwater Café
Interested in showing your artwork in our Clearwater café? Send us an email with your details along with some photos of the artwork you would like to display! 20% of sales will be donated to a local charity of your choice.
community donations & events
The Patch is proud to be involved with countless local donations & events.
local food banks
Nature’s Food Patch endeavors to reduce food waste & help end hunger by donating to several local food banks seven days a week. The two local food banks we donate to are:
• Homeless Empowerment Program
In addition to our daily donations, The Patch hosts several food drives each year to benefit these amazing organizations. To stay up-to-date on how you can help feed our community healthy & nutritious food, sign up for our newsletters HERE.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium
One way we support local is by providing food donations to our friends over at Clearwater Marine Aquarium (home of the late celebrity dolphin, Winter, who starred in the movie Dolphin Tale)!
This is Vlad, the Russian tortoise who receives the donated food. He is an herbivore and we help feed him a diet of dark, leafy greens, bell peppers, carrots & zucchini. Vlad joined the CMA team when he was about 2-3 years old & can live up to 40 years. He is an animal ambassador that has been part of the CMA’s Education Center since 2014. Through Vlad, the Clearwater Marine Aquarium can teach anatomical differences of the 3 types of turtles while also teaching students & guests how to protect local species. To learn more about Vlad or the aquarium, be sure to check out their page!
community events
From health fairs to charity fundraisers, The Patch gives back to causes that align with our mission. Interested in having Nature’s Food Patch support or participate in your charitable organization’s event? Tell us more.*
*Please do not call regarding your application. We’ll contact you.
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