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- 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 herapartment building struggling to afford basic groceries. Since then, she has expanded it intomultiple 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 ofneighbors across Pinellas and Pasco counties with something most food banks don't offer: achoice. 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 canof 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 celebrationGrace's Pantry partners with Feeding Tampa Bay to serve nearly one million neighbors facinghardship across West Central Florida. Learn more at https://gracesfoodpantry.com28 min
- When Healthcare Meets Hunger: The Tampa Bay Partnership Changing LivesIn 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:52 min
- How a Hospital and Food Bank Are Healing Tampa Bay TogetherWhat if the most powerful prescription your doctor could write wasn't for a pill — it was for food?In this episode of Stick a Fork in It, Shannon 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:52 min
- How We’re Making Sure Kids Have Something to Eat This SummerEvery 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:- Why kids in Tampa Bay fear summer break- How the Cereal for Summer campaign started and why it works- The Shop to Give & partnerships making donations easier than ever (Chill Bros, Keel &Curly, Blind Tiger, Florida Aquarium, and more)- The Publix BOGO deal that lets YOU double your impact in May- What the Empty Bowls event is — and why you should be there on May 1stGet involved:- Donate cereal at Publix locations across Tampa Bay through June 5th- Attend Empty Bowls on May 1st at Causeway Center- $1 = 5 meals — donate at feedingtampabay.org28 min
- 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.
42 min - 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.
23 min - 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!
52 min - 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!
40 min - 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!
1 hr 43 min - 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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About Stick A Fork In It
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Stick a Fork in It is meant to inspire action and connection. Through conversations with diverse guests, we explore the connections that nourish us because none of us get where we are alone.