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Community partners provide food for 300 families

December 22, 2022 – The St. Pete Free Clinic, Palm Harbor Parks & Recreation Department, Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office and Board of County Commissioners partnered to provide fresh produce and groceries to nearly 300 families. The giveaway took place Dec. 16 at the Sunderman Complex in Palm Harbor. According to the release, local volunteers distributed 12,248 pounds of food to Pinellas residents in need.

 

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