Hunger

From expanding fresh food access and restoring reef ecosystems to measuring regional growth and mentoring youth, "Florida Matters Live & Local" explores solutions shaping Tampa Bay’s future.

On "Florida Matters Live & Local," representatives from food assistance programs explain the depth of the problem in the Tampa Bay region and where help is available.

Former House Speaker Paul Renner is running for the Republican nomination to be Florida's governor. He talks about his plans with "Florida Matters Live & Local" host Matthew Peddie.

On "Florida Matters: Live & Local," we cover families facing food insecurity, endangered manatees, navigating tricky holiday conversations and exploring festive local events.

Schools can use the money to set up a food pantry, grocery store, or any other program that provides food to students and their families during the school year.

Florida’s low-income families may be at risk of losing out of on SNAP benefits.

Second Harvest Food Bank says summer is the hungriest time of the year for Central Florida kids.

Who qualifies for SNAP will change under the bipartisan debt-ceiling agreement signed into law by President Joe Biden.

The Central Florida food bank is part of a pilot program to provide meals designed by a registered nutritionist and prepared by a chef for patients who are extremely ill.

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

Students from across the state will rally at the Florida State Capitol on Thursday, Jan. 26 to raise awareness about the issue.

According to Feeding Tampa Bay, over 700,000 people in the region are food insecure, which means they don’t have access to affordable, nutritious…