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St. Pete Free Clinic Expands Program To Feed More Families

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Food insecurity is a critical issue that’s growing across the state.

“We are currently looking at 1 in 6 children living in homes that are considered food insecure, and that data holds true for Pinellas County as well,” said Sky Beard, Florida Director of No Kid Hungry.

The St. Petersburg Free Clinic has been working to help as many people as possible facing hunger.

 

Read the full article from Daily Florida Press

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