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Nov 26, 2024
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How one Tampa Bay nonprofit is approaching the holiday season and hurricane recovery

“It’s a beautifully busy time for us as we head into the holidays and really see that spirit of giving roll out,” Jennifer Yeagley tells “Florida Matters.”

Yeagley is the CEO of the St. Pete Free Clinic (SPFC), which was founded in 1970 to provide healthcare for adults without health insurance. Since then, it has expanded to provide other resources, including food and hygiene, housing assistance and transportation.

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Pinellas Fresh Food Giveaway Helps Neighbors Facing Food Insecurity

The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) and St. Pete Free Clinic (SPFC) are giving away fresh food to those who need it.

12.14.22

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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.