#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.

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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.

If you want to plan out the future of food relief in America, all you need is a background in fundraising, an infectiously positive attitude, and a cello degree from Northern Illinois University. Or at least, those are the ingredients that have helped Julie Yurko, President and CEO of Northern Illinois Food Bank, become a celebrated leader in the Feeding America national network. On today's episode Julie teaches us how to learn from the experience of others, how to energize the people we work with, and how to lean into the positive side of life while we do it.

Learn more about the future of food relief by visiting our website at FeedingTampaBay.org, or following our social media @FeedingTampaBay.

What does a "think tank" actually do? Well, in the case of the Urban Institute, they compile tons of research about and testimonials from actual community members, and use that information to improve programs and policies that serve them. Alexis Weaver joins us today to explain how important it is to ensure that the things we think are helping people, are actually helping them. And how social services and governments can learn and grow from this work.

Follow @FeedingTampaBay on social media to learn how you can help us grow from this work, too!

How is it possible that food banks are providing exponentially more meals to the community each year, but food insecurity is still growing all across the country? Brian Greene, President & CEO of Houston Food Bank, explains the problem in eye-opening detail. Tune in to learn how some nonprofits are changing their philosophy and approach to keep more people from slipping through the cracks.

And follow @FeedingTampaBay on social media to see how you can help us do just that.