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May 06, 2021
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St Petersburg Leaders to Declare Food a Human Right as More Families Face Food Insecurity

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — More families are facing hunger as the pandemic continues.

“Pre-COVID statistics will tell us that 15% of individuals in Pinellas County were suffering food insecurity, some reports estimate that as high as 24% based on families missing a meal at some point in a 12 month period because they didn’t have the financial resources to access food,” said Jennifer Yeagley, CEO of St. Petersburg Free Clinic.

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In Palm Harbor on Saturday you can get free fresh fruits, vegetables & meats

This summer there will be four more opportunities for families in Pinellas County to receive free fresh food from a drive-through mobile food pantry.

07.16.24

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Waveney Ann Moore: Hurricane preparedness puts extra pressure on the poor

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.

09.10.21

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Rajax part of new program to provide access to healthy food options

The City of St. Petersburg, in partnership with St. Pete Free Clinic (SPFC), has launched a new program called the FRESH Pace Healthy Neighborhood Store Program to help set the pace for good health throughout the city.

10.26.23

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