Stick A Fork In It

By stickafork

Stick a Fork in It is meant to inspire action and connection. In every episode, we serve up an educational moment, diving into the stories that shape our communities. Through conversations with divers... more

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The podcast currently has 86 episodes available.

Stick A Fork In It episodes:

April 29, 2026 She Started a Food Pantry in a Closet. Now She Has 9.
Grace Sepulveda started a food pantry in her closet. She noticed the neighbors in her
apartment building struggling to afford basic groceries. Since then, she has expanded it into
multiple locations throughout the Tampa Bay area. Grace doesn't make a single dollar running her food pantries. She never has. She does it because her mother taught her one truth: "If you put food on someone else's table, the Lord will always put food on yours."
Fourteen years and nine pantries later, Grace is still living that legacy — serving thousands of
neighbors across Pinellas and Pasco counties with something most food banks don't offer: a
choice. No pre-packed boxes. No impersonal handouts. Grace's Pantry sets up like a farmer’s market, because she believes people facing hunger still deserve their dignity.
In this episode of Stick a Fork in It, Feeding Tampa Bay's podcast, Grace and her daughter-in-
law Larissa share the real story behind nine pantries, 80 volunteers, and one unforgettable can
of ravioli.
In this episode:
- Why Grace set up her pantries like a farmers market — and why it changes everything
- The story of a young man, one can of ravioli, and a hunger that broke her heart
- How a 200-car funeral procession shaped everything she does today
- What "a good tired" means to the people showing up week after week
- The raffle system that turned scarcity into community celebration
Grace's Pantry partners with Feeding Tampa Bay to serve nearly one million neighbors facing
hardship across West Central Florida. Learn more at https://gracesfoodpantry.com
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28min
April 23, 2026 When Healthcare Meets Hunger: The Tampa Bay Partnership Changing Lives
In this episode of Stick a Fork in It, Shirley sits down with Lisa Bell, Director of Community Benefit at BayCare Health System, to explore one of Tampa Bay's most innovative healthcare partnerships. BayCare has invested $500 million in community benefit in 2025 alone — and a big piece of that is partnering with Feeding Tampa Bay to tackle hunger head-on.
They're not just talking about it. They're doing it:
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52min
April 16, 2026 Why Kids Are Dreading Summer Break
Every summer, children in Tampa Bay are afraid of school letting out — because summer means losing the meals they depend on. In this episode of Stick a Fork in It, Jayci Peters, Chief Experience Officer at Feeding Tampa Bay, shares how Cereal for Summer is fighting child hunger for its 11th year running. In this conversation, we dig into how a simple box of cereal became the heartbeat of a community movement, why $1 equals 5 meals for a hungry child, and the creative new ways local businesses are joining the fight.
What you'll learn:
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28min
February 18, 2026 Rewind: Traffic Blows But Gets Better the More You Know with Khalil Rasheed
#blackhistorymonth Highlighting a leader who began as a temp driver and is now director of warehose and logistics
Over the past six years our own Khalil Rasheed has gone from temp worker to Lead Driver and now Director of Logistics! And it wasn't just his calm, steadfast demeanor that got him there, but also how seriously he takes safety and planning, both on the road and in our warehouse. Tune in to learn how his experience managing military inventory brought him to Feeding Tampa Bay, and how he focuses on family during Black History Month -- which in his words, is every month!
Follow @FeedingTampaBaya to see our drivers and warehouse staff in action, and find out how you can get involved in the fight to end hunger.
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42min
February 04, 2026 Rewind: Has Flu-A Got You? with Dr. Rob Kopec of BayCare
Cold or flu? Our chat with BayCare is just too good to not reshare!
How do we avoid catching and spreading the flu? Well, our friend Dr. Kopec says we can start by washing our hands, and remembering to cover coughs with our sleeves. But tune in to learn why the flu might seem worse this year, and what to do if symptoms seem particularly bad for you or a loved one! Let's keep each other healthy and safe, during flu season and beyond.
Follow @FeedingTampaBay to see how we're working with other community partners to bring health and stability to our neighbors, and how you can get involved, too.
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23min
January 21, 2026 Elizabeth Frazier - Putting Poverty in the Penalty Box
The Tampa Bay Lightning aren't just two time Stanley Cup winners — they're also a powerhouse of community connection and support. Elizabeth Frazier, VP of Community Relations, joins us on today's episode to share the team's philosophy of philanthropy, and the ways they strive to make their arena a home for every neighbor and cause.
Follow @FeedingTampaBay to see all the ways our partners are working to improve our community!
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52min
January 07, 2026 Ty Pennington - Pet Hunger Awareness
Many of you know Ty Pennington from shows like Extreme Makeover: Home Edition — but did you know that he cares just as much about taking care of our furry friends as he does about our families? That's why he partners with PetSmart Charities to ensure that our four-legged family members always have enough food to eat, too. Tune in to hear about his philosophy of what makes a home special, including the pitter patter of paws up and down the hallways.
Follow @FeedingTampaBay on social media to see how our other partners continue to help the community, too!
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40min
December 24, 2025 Heroes of FTB 2025 - Part 2
Feeding Tampa Bay is more than just a mission. It's a collection of people with so much heart, talent, and history they could have their own award-winning podcast. But since they're so busy providing help and hope to our community, we'll have to settle for meeting a few of them here. Welcome to Heroes of FTB, 2025 edition.
On this week's episode you'll meet James, Kristin, Zachariah, Kim, and Kate — who each share the unexpected journey that brought them into our world, and the meaning they find in the work each and every day. Tune in, and get connected with the people connecting our neighbors with the help they need.
Follow @FeedingTampaBay on social media to meet more of our amazing teammates!
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1h 43min
December 10, 2025 Heroes of FTB 2025 - Part 1
Feeding Tampa Bay is more than just a mission. It's a collection of people with so much heart, talent, and history they could have their own award-winning podcast. But since they're so busy providing help and hope to our community, we'll have to settle for meeting a few of them here. Welcome to Heroes of FTB, 2025 edition.
On this week's episode you'll meet Dan, Ashley, Marcellus, Toneice, and Nicole — who each share the unexpected journey that brought them into our world. And that's only half the fun! Next week we'll bring you five more teammates, with five more stories to sink your teeth into. Stay tuned, and get connected with the people connecting our neighbors with the help they need.
Follow @feedingtampabay on social media to learn more about the team and the mission!
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1h 46min
November 12, 2025 Clara Reynolds - The Tools We Take from Trauma
If you feel like the crises of the world are growing and multiplying lately, you're not alone. Clara Reynolds, President & CEO of the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, recognizes how people are struggling with more and more problems, but don't have the tools or support needed to handle them. So what do we do? First, she says, we need to listen. Tune in to hear how her own journey through trauma led to helping others, and how the Crisis Center is changing the typical approach to social services in our community.
Follow @FeedingTampaBay on social media to give or receive help during times of crisis, and help our community build the tools it needs to thrive.
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FAQs about Stick A Fork In It:

How many episodes does Stick A Fork In It have?

The podcast currently has 86 episodes available.