Stick A Fork In It

How do you know which news sources to trust, and what stories are important for the community to hear? Conan Gallaty, CEO of the Tampa Bay Times, joins us on today's episode to talk about the history and importance of journalism in our country, and the state if digital information today. With so much information being blasted out at such high speeds, we're grateful that the staff of the Tampa Bay Times is so committed to getting the story right, and telling the stories that help keep us informed.

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As a professional meteorologist and certified "weather geek" -- Denis Phillips is the man to turn to when skies are looking stormy. Many of you stayed tuned into his broadcast on ABC Action News during the hurricanes last year, and on today's episode he tells us what's most important to keep in mind for future hurricanes. If you haven't already heard our past episode with Denis, check it out to learn where his famous "Rule #7" came from, and how you can use it to stay safe this season!

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Seven months after hurricanes Helen and Milton devastated the West coast of Florida, many residents still have not been able to move back into their homes, or afford the expenses to get their lives back on track. That is why our friends at Grow Financial stepped in to provide direct support to our community in the form of direct recovery funding.

Tune in to hear how credit unions like Grow Financial are geared toward community service, offering things like financial literacy programs to their members. And listen to the uplifting story of our neighbor Julia, who was helped by our re-Grow program after hurricane damage completely drained her savings.

The program is closed for now, but follow @FeedingTampBay on your favorite social channels to stay up to date on future services like it!

One of the healthiest things you can do for yourself and the environment is support local industries -- and that's especially true when it comes to farmers! Andrea McClellan of M&B Dairy joins us today to share how her family provides milk to millions of families across Florida, and how partners like Feeding Tampa Bay ensure that milk gets distributed during summertime, storms, and even a pandemic. Tune in to learn how you can support local farmers, and stick around for the end of the show where we recap the most important takeaways!

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Some BIG CHANGES are coming to Stick A Fork In It!

While we're working hard behind the scenes to put everything in place, we wanted to take a moment to revisit some of our most popular and impactful episodes. In this next retrospective, we hear a story of food insecurity to stability from out own board chair, Kareem Spratling. Despite being an esteemed lawyer now, he remembers how he and his mother struggled with hunger in his youth -- and he wants everyone to see as clearly as he does that hunger exists in places you might not expect.

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Some BIG CHANGES are coming to Stick A Fork In It!

While we're working hard behind the scenes to put everything in place, we wanted to take a moment to revisit some of our most popular and impactful episodes. In this next retrospective, we share some tears and inspiration with our longtime volunteer, Barb Smith. This selfless human being has put other people first her entire life, and when it came time for her to be cared for, she was surprised to find that retirement wouldn't really be an option for her. Tune in to learn how she has found help and purpose since then, and how you can do the same.

Follow @FeedingTampaBay on your fav social media platform to find out when the BIG CHANGES are complete and ready to see!

Some BIG CHANGES are coming to Stick A Fork In It! And while we're assembling all the pieces behind the scenes, we wanted to take this opportunity to revisit some of our most popular and powerful episodes. In this first retrospective, we learn how SOF Missions, led by Dr. Damon Friedman, has been rescuing veterans from suicide with the same physical, mental, and spiritual help that saved his own life after duty.

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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.

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.

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