. >> reporter: red cochran grew up outside breumg. his dad's home took on knee- deep water. he has flood insurance but many around the state are not so lucky. more than 100,000 people have asked for federal help since the historic flooding star other day and was like, it's crazy, it's all gone. >> reporter: we asked his boss in st. pete beach if they could take up donations of basic items to help. everyone at the restaurant jumped on board right away. >> we're just trying to show some tampa bay love to the louisiana people. >> reporter: in a few days they've been amazed by the generous amount of donations, everything from clothing and shoes to diapers. >> it touches my soul to see the community coming together of helping those in need because she used to be homeless. >> i understand the importance of a toothbrush, toothpaste, just clothes to wear, water to drink. so to me it's really important. >> reporter: the restaurant is taking donations all week and this louisiana native will pack up a truck and personally deliver it all to friends in need. >> i want to put a peoples fa

. >> reporter: red cochran grew up outside breumg. his dad's home took on knee- deep water. he has flood insurance but many around the state are not so lucky. more than 100,000 people have asked for federal help since the historic flooding star other day and was like, it's crazy, it's all gone. >> reporter: we asked his boss in st. pete beach if they could take up donations of basic items to help. everyone at the restaurant jumped on board right away. >> we're just trying to show some tampa bay love to the louisiana people. >> reporter: in a few days they've been amazed by the generous amount of donations, everything from clothing and shoes to diapers. >> it touches my soul to see the community coming together