Feeding Tampa Bay

Rays volunteers worked in shifts at the center for nine hours. They helped select and package groceries, assisted recipients to their cars, directed traffic, stocked food and checked for quality issues at the facility’s free market.

Despite the government reopening, leaders of regional food banks say they don't expect demand to slow anytime soon.

They're feeling the effects of SNAP benefit cuts and the increasing cost of health insurance.

Local charities are stepping in to fill the gaps during the government shutdown.

The state allocated $38 million to the Farmers Feeding Florida program. The new statewide initiative helps food banks distribute surplus and discounted farm products to families in need.

On "Florida Matters," we spoke to nonprofit leaders, community members and more in a special one-hour program airing Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

The nonprofit is focusing on a holistic approach to solving hunger with a state-of-the-art facility.

The new facility will continue to serve people struggling with food insecurity while offering new, additional services.

Several organizations are providing assistance to the communities impacted by Hurricane Ian.

Thomas Mantz of Feeding Tampa Bay says he expects the economic effects of the pandemic on food security to last for years.

Thomas Mantz of Feeding Tampa Bay says he expects the economic effects of the pandemic on food security to last for years.

The NFL Foundation announced Tuesday that it's donating $250,000 to Feeding Tampa Bay.