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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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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.
The food pantry, backed by community partners and spearheaded by the city’s housing authority, will be open to residents of the Legacy at Jordan Park every Thursday afternoon.
Representative Jennifer Webb has worked tirelessly to improve economic conditions for our neighbors and knows just how much at the local level St. Pete Free Clinic has had to step up our services.
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