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Jan 22, 2021
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Service Providers Agree that Relief Needs are Escalating

On Tuesday, Jan, 19, Kimberly Jackson, Executive Director from the Institute for Strategic Policy Solutions (ISPS), and Jennifer Yeagley, Chief Executive Officer from the St. Petersburg Free Clinic, addressed legislation on community needs at the current stage of the Covid crisis. This came after months of collaboration and meetings in which ISPS coordinated and served as the convener bringing together 15 organizations working in and/or serving the…

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Waveney Ann Moore: Hurricane preparedness puts extra pressure on the poor

As we watch from afar and vow to be prepared, some of us may research whole house generators, or contemplate just-in-case reservations to hotels in non-evacuation zones. But most will stock pantries with staples and comfort food.

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St. Pete Free Clinic sees huge demand for free grocery giveaways

Food prices are up 10% in a single year. Gas prices are up 48% since 2021. Energy costs are up 34% and used car prices are up 16%. That’s leading more people in the Tampa Bay area to trim their budgets with many facing food insecurity for the first time in their lives.