Stick A Fork In It

Ernest Hooper was a reporter and columnist for the Tampa Bay Times for 27 years, he now sits at the communications helm for the American Cancer Society. “Hoop” is a name that still resonates as a staple in Tampa Bay, covering everything from food festivals to sports and everything in between. A master storyteller, Ernest captures the hearts and imaginations of his readers and listeners, and both Feeding Tampa Bay and Trinity Café have had the privilege to have him alongside us in our mission to fight hunger and address our neighbors with dignity and respect. You won’t want to miss a moment of this storyteller’s interview that includes a very meaningful family interaction with Barak Obama  – listen in, “that’s all we’re sayin’”.

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At just 30 years old Chef Rachel Bennett has already held the position of Executive Chef at multiple high-end restaurants here in Tampa Bay, and received a coveted nomination for the James Beard award. She is a spirited leader in the kitchen who believes in teamwork and experimentation. Chef Rachel became a friend when she was tapped to judge one of our Epic Chef competitions, and displayed a thorough understanding of the culinary world. As a master of food and fitness, she has been a natural ally in our mission to improve the health and capability of our communities, and regularly opens our eyes to new frontiers in food. 

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The true “Flavor of Tampa Bay” radio host, deejay, social influencer, father of three and expert foodie, Ian Beckles began making our area his home by playing 7 seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and has thrived in our community ever since. He also has a special place in his heart for doing good, and uses his driven, go-getter mentality to partner with programs in the surrounding area to support children and veterans in a very hands-on way. Listen in for a few surprises, a little parental advice and learn how he had a hand in helping name our show. 

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Stick A Fork In It is a show about the incredible work being done in Tampa Bay and its surrounding counties to help residents who struggle with food and financial insecurity. We are a production of Feeding Tampa Bay, the local affiliate of Feeding America, and over the course of our show we will give insight into the world of food banking, and how food connects every single person in a meaningful way.

The mission of Feeding Tampa Bay is to promote health and capability in our communities, and to end hunger in our surrounding counties by 2025. That means that anyone living in our 10-county region will have a place to go for a hot meal or weekly groceries if they are ever struggling to make ends meet.

The show will also feature local guests and celebrities, from award-winning chefs to sports all-stars. We have tons of partners fighting the same fight in our community, and we're proud to feature the amazing, innovative work that they do.

So tune in to learn more about the fight against hunger, and find out how you can join the movement yourself by visiting FeedingTampaBay.org!

You can also follow us for updates on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube @FeedingTampaBay.