ALL SPFC locations will be CLOSED December 23rd - 27th 2024 AND January 1, 2025

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New neighborhood store program tackles food deserts

The FRESH Pace Healthy Neighborhood Store Program kicked off this week at Rajax Food Mart and Meat Mart, 2327 Dr. Martin L. King Jr. Street S. St. Pete Free Clinic will collaborate with local stores to establish infrastructure, marketing plans and sustainable business models so corner stores can stock nutritious food like fresh fruits and vegetables, low-fat proteins, whole grain items and low-fat dairy products or dairy alternatives.

 

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ALL SPFC locations will be CLOSED December 23rd - 27th 2024 AND January 1, 2025