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What is #StickAForkInIt? a show about the groundbreaking work being done in Tampa Bay and the influencers that elevate this top market to one of the most innovative and compassionate places to live, work and play. A 10-county region where hunger is addressed in a meaningful way, our neighbors are advocated for daily and our community’s most inspiring leaders align to lift our neighbors to a space of health and capability. Hosted by just a few of the dynamic team at Feeding Tampa Bay, we invite you to listen in and find out how you can join the movement and please follow us for updates on our work or leave us a message on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube all @FeedingTampaBay. Talk at you soon!
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Sunday Sep 27, 2020
Sunday Sep 27, 2020
As Summer becomes Fall, we're also moving into a new season on Stick A Fork In It! We're thrilled with the repertoire of exciting guests we've had on the show already, and looking forward to the insights and stories to come. If you missed any of our previous episodes, now is the perfect time to get caught up before a new lineup begins on Sunday, October 11th!
And follow @FeedingTampaBay on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, or LinkedIn to catch up on all the other awesome things we're doing in the community as well!
Sunday Sep 13, 2020
Sunday Sep 13, 2020
We're so lucky to have amazing partners like Florida Blue, with wonderful folks like Rick Bennett who sit on our board. Rick joins us on this episode to discuss the ways that Florida Blue prioritizes the health of Floridians, by ensuring that they're not only well-fed, but fed the right foods to maintain their health. And our Chief Development Officer, Kelley Sims, joins us on "What The Food Bank?" to share the exciting details of our upcoming event, Epic Fork Fight! Visit our website FeedingTampaBay.Org to learn how you can tune in for a festive evening of food and fun this coming Thursday, September 17th!
And follow @FeedingTampaBay on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, or LinkedIn to catch up on all the other awesome things we're doing in the community as well!
Sunday Aug 30, 2020
Sunday Aug 30, 2020
On this week's episode we welcome Chief Dan Slaughter of the Clearwater Police Department to the warehouse. We talk about all the ways that law enforcement helps us run our massive new "megapantries" as well as his department's "Park, Walk, and Talk" policy that helps them to better connect with the residents of their communities. Also, tune in to hear from our own Rhonda Gindlesperger, Chief Officer of Operations, and what it's been like delivering over 2 million meals into our communities EVERY SINGLE WEEK!
And follow @FeedingTampaBay on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, or LinkedIn to catch up on all the other awesome things we're doing in the community as well!
Sunday Aug 16, 2020
Sunday Aug 16, 2020
What is a power couple? One that changes the lives of millions of people side by side with Feeding Tampa Bay. On today’s episode we introduce you to board member Marie Chinnici-Everitt and her husband Tom Everitt who stand with us every day, in some meaningful way. From warehouse funding to personal shopping in our Publix Community Market. Marie uses her marketing skills and corporate backing from DTCC to guide our job development programs and help expand our storage capacity, and Tim utilizes his experience as a former leader in the banking industry and current Marine Captain to facilitate our internal and external food distributions. Tune in to learn why we love these two so much, and why they choose to be family!
And follow @FeedingTampaBay on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, or LinkedIn to catch up on all the other awesome things we're doing in the community as well!
Sunday Aug 02, 2020
Sunday Aug 02, 2020
The unsung heroes amidst the pandemic are our healthcare workers, many behind the scenes. Joining us is VP of Government and Community Relations for BayCare, Keri Eisenbeis, discussing Covid from the front line. We’ll also dive in to the EXCITING new opportunities arising out of the partnership between BayCare and Feeding Tampa Bay -- like home meal delivery for recovering Covid patients, and our "Food RX" program, wherein doctors will "prescribe" foods for ailing patients, and Feeding Tampa Bay will fill those prescriptions! Tune in to learn how food is medicine, and how healthy eating can not only prevent health problems, but help to cure them too!
Have you followed us on social yet? @FeedingTampaBay we really are EVERY where.
Sunday Jul 19, 2020
Sunday Jul 19, 2020
Let’s start with Rule #7 because it’s that time of year and EVERYbody's favorite meteorologist, Denis Phillips is here to talk hurricane season. With the country still struggling under the weight of the pandemic, storm season feels like more of a threat than ever. But don’t freak out! We got you! Tune in to hear from him, as well as our Director of Operations, Jim Carpenter, who keeps Feeding Tampa Bay running smooth and leads our disaster relief efforts when times get tough!
Visit Denis' online store to purchase some of his wonderful Rule #7 tumblers and wine glasses to raise money for Feeding Tampa Bay, and drink in style while you're quarantined at home: https://www.etsy.com/shop/rule7shopIf and don’t forget if you are in need of food, visit https://feedingtampabay.org/findfood to learn about our programs and partners near you.
Keep up to date on all your weather needs by following Denis Phillips on Facebook.
Sunday Jun 28, 2020
Sunday Jun 28, 2020
One of our local faves and we know yours too, JJ Burton of ABC Action News joins us safely via Zoom to discuss reporting in a time of pandemic and protests, as well as how you can join us for “20 Days for Tampa Bay” all to help serve our struggling neighbors.
Follow JJ on Twitter @JJBurtonTV and our friends @abcactionnews too!
If you are in need of food don’t forget to visit https://feedingtampabay.org/findfood to learn about our programs and partners near you.
Sunday Jun 14, 2020
Sunday Jun 14, 2020
With Florida Senator Jeff Brandes philanthropy is a family affair. Not only has he brought his kids to volunteer at our Pinellas mega pantry over the few past months but his wonderful and creative brood have dreamed up their own way to help fight hunger. Listen in as we ask about his experiences serving the community directly as well as in legislative sessions and hang tight for WTFB? where you get to meet the senator’s oldest daughter, Lottie, the very talented leader of the Brandes crew.
If you are in need of food, visit https://feedingtampabay.org/findfood to learn about our programs and partners near you.
Have an idea of who you might want to sit in the hot seat? Submit guest ideas to us through Facebook messenger @FeedingTampaBay
Sunday May 31, 2020
Sunday May 31, 2020
Can somebody explain where all the TP went? We have the guy. Brian West and Publix has been an avid supporter of Feeding Tampa Bay and the food banks in the states where their stores make ‘shopping a pleasure’. During the pandemic while many were complaining about paper products, Publix was making miracles happen connecting farmers with the people that needed them most. Listen in to learn how they continue to feed and supply their communities, both in their stores and in food lines where we serve with dignity every day.
If you are in need of food, visit https://feedingtampabay.org/findfood to learn about our programs and partners near you.
Have you followed us on social? Why not? We’re everywhere! @FeedingTampaBay
Sunday May 24, 2020
Sunday May 24, 2020
After a short break we are back with our hosts Matt Spence and Shannon Hannon-Oliviero, filling you in on the exciting news and updates coming out of Feeding Tampa Bay. Learn about recent changes and additions to our mobile pantries, as well as the huge meal milestones we're so proud to have hit in the past week.
If you are in need of food, visit https://feedingtampabay.org/findfood to learn about our programs and partners near you.
Have you followed us on social? Why not? We’re everywhere! @FeedingTampaBay