St. Pete Free Clinic CEO Jennifer Yeagley said she has seen a steady increase in need for food assistance that’s coincided with climbing grocery costs and cost-of-living increases over the past year.

In 1970, the St. Pete Free Clinic (SPFC) was founded as a free medical clinic. Over the years, services expanded as SPFC developed additional initiatives to help families and individuals in need.

The city and St. Pete Free Clinic teamed up to start the Fresh Pace Healthy Neighborhood Store Program.