LAKELAND, Fla. — Imagine having to make the tough decision to pay your bills or buy groceries. Advocates say that’s the harsh reality for many seniors who are navigating…
Read more Lakeland nonprofit helping seniors stay fed among increasing food insecurityTAMPA, Fla. — For a lot of families, being offered a shopping trip with Tampa Bay Fashion Foundation is music to their ears. But the shopping trip they’re…
Read more Tampa Bay Fashion Foundation helps families fill their shopping cartsPINELLAS PARK, Fla. — Thanksgiving is nearly here, and in celebration of the upcoming holiday, Pinellas Park is giving back through its 3rd annual Thanksgiving Giveback. What You Need…
Read more Pinellas Park provides free community meal with annual Giveback eventORLANDO, Fla. — The government shutdown may be over, but the aftershocks are still hitting millions of families who rely on SNAP benefits. Advocates say the delays and…
Read more Florida families struggle post-shutdown as SNAP backlogs persistORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — As states across the country scramble to issue the full SNAP benefits that nearly 42 million nationwide and 2.9 million in the Sunshine State…
Read more USDA secretary: SNAP recipients set to receive food payments by Monday at latestTAMPA, Fla. — As uncertainty with the government shutdown continues, food pantries, restaurants and county services have been helping residents in need with food assistance in Tampa Bay.…
Read more Places around Tampa Bay offering free groceries, meals to residents in needHOLMES BEACH, Fla. — While the federal government shutdown continues, White House officials have said this month’s SNAP benefits will be partially covered by an emergency fund. But with…
Read more Manatee County businesses serve free food to SNAP-impacted familiesBRADENTON, Fla. — As many families are without SNAP benefits for the month of November, local organizations are stepping up to make sure no one goes hungry. On…
Read more The Food Bank of Manatee hosts emergency drive-thruBELLEFONTAINE, Ohio — As federal SNAP benefits remain on hold, food pantries across Ohio are struggling to meet rising demand, prompting residents and volunteers in Logan County to…
Read more Growing Food Insecurity Prompts Communities to Step UpST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A community grocery store could be steps closer to being a reality in South St. Pete. A group of organizers met with city leaders…
Read more Is St. Pete closer to eliminating their food desert?DUNEDIN, Fla. — Federal spending cuts to the Department of Agriculture for food programs have some food pantries concerned. What You Need To Know President Trump and DOGE have…
Read more Dunedin food bank worried about federal funding cutsLECANTO, Fla. — A Citrus County nonprofit is helping provide security when it comes to food and meals for families in need. What You Need To Know For 15…
Read more Citrus County Blessings has helped feed students, families for 15 yearsLAKELAND, Fla. — Lakeland residents will be able to access many of the resources they need in one location on Wednesday. Combee Connection Ministries and Church is teaming up…
Read more Lakeland church prepares to help hundreds in Milton recovery eventNEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. — Saturday morning New Life Community Gospel Church welcomed residents to the first LGBTQ+ friendly food pantry in the area. It’s a partnership with Messengers…
Read more Pasco nonprofit partners with church for LGBTQ+ friendly food pantryNEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. — At St. Vincent De Paul in New Port Richey, boxes of food are distributed throughout the week to people of all backgrounds. The…
Read more New Port Richey food pantry seeing more seniors seeking helpWAKE COUNTY, N.C. — For the first time, more than one million North Carolina students will be eligible for extra food assistance this summer. The state is taking…
Read more One million students will soon get access to food assistance
