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.

Mike Jaber knows just about everyone who walks into his store. It’s part of the reason St. Pete Free Clinic and city leaders chose Rajax Food Mart and Meat Market as the first FRESH Pace Healthy Neighborhood Store.