Stick A Fork In It

ABC Action News with Sean Daly

If you don’t know Sean Daly, where have you been? Listen in and enjoy the lovefest because we’re not sure who appreciates who more. You’ll shed a tear or two, happy and meaningful due to the many stories Sean has already shared during our journey through this beast of a pandemic. There are moments with those that we serve and times with our team that leans in night and day to take care of our community. 

Follow Sean on Insta and Facebook @seandalytv

And know if you are in need of food, visit  https://feedingtampabay.org/findfood to learn about our programs and partners near you.

Message us directly on any of our social platforms with questions or ideas @FeedingTampaBay we’d love to hear from you!

Team Rubicon with Chris Brewer

Founded by military veterans, Team Rubicon began working in disaster relief in 2010, and has been growing as an elite response team ever since. In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, they have been essential to our effort in keeping the residents of Tampa Bay nourished and safe. Longtime servant leader Chris Brewer joins on the show between shifts in the warehouse, to enlighten us about the efforts of his team, and the ways that people can join the Team Rubicon effort themselves!

If you are in need of food, visit  https://feedingtampabay.org/findfood to learn about our programs and partners near you.
Message us directly on Facebook @FeedingTampaBay if you need any further assistance.

Hillsborough County School Board with Cindy Stuart

Cindy Stuart, the HCSB Member for District 3, fills us in on how students and families are handling the new virtual schooling program, and how schools are continuing to feed students during this uncertain time. Many students normally eat breakfast and lunch at school throughout most of the year, and hard-working administrators like Cindy are ensuring that they don't go hungry while schools are closed during the spring semester.

If you are in need of food, visit https://feedingtampabay.org/findfood to learn about our programs and partners near you.
Message us directly on Facebook @FeedingTampaBay if you need any further assistance.

Rays & Rowdies with Jenn Tran

In this time of crisis sports teams are on the bench but they are knocking it out of the park to help the community! We are thrilled to introduce you to Jenn Tran (representing Rays Baseball and Rowdies Soccer) to thank her for the donation of over 1 MILLION MEALS to the families of Tampa Bay. Learn all about how the team is handling the cancellation of their season, and all about the loyal partnership between the Rays, Rowdies, and Feeding Tampa Bay is innovating to make sure that everyone in our 10-county region remains safe, healthy, and hunger-free now and well into the future. 

Visit https://feedingtampabay.org/ to find resources for yourself, or to donate to our mission! The Rays and Rowdies will match your donation to DOUBLE it and create up to 2 MILLION additional meals for our struggling neighbors.

Checking in with Chef Rachel Bennett of The Library

It's important to check in on our friends now more than ever, so on this special edition episode we had a conference call with Chef Rachel Bennett of The Library St. Pete to see how she is holding up during the widespread closures of our favorite local eateries. Tune in to hear how she's staying optimistic and busy during this uncertain time, and how you can help our community stay healthy and happy without risking your own well-being!

To hear our previous, full-length episode with Chef Rachel, just look for "Food & Fitness with Chef Rachel Bennett" on your favorite podcast platform!

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!

Help During Hard Times with Thomas Mantz of Feeding Tampa Bay

Crisis has hit Tampa Bay, our country and world. On this special edition our President and CEO, Thomas Mantz, joins us to explain how we're continuing to serve our community. Not only are children home from school, where some of them get most of their daily meals, but our elderly neighbors are at the highest risk of infection and many of them depend on programs like ours to bring them food. Tune in to learn about the services we're continuing to provide to those that need assistance, and what you can do to help your community hold together during this global trial. We are incredibly grateful to all of our staff and volunteers that have continued to show up every day, despite the personal risk, to carry on our mission of ensuring that no one in our 10-county region goes without a meal on their family's table.

Be safe, everyone and please connect with us through any of our social platforms and let us know if we can help you or please go to https://feedingtampabay.org/findfood to find groceries closest to you.

Time, Talent & Treasure with Roberto Torres of The Blind Tiger Cafe

Watching someone succeed is inspiring and motivating for many, and Roberto Torres is the man to watch in Tampa Bay. An entrepreneur with a passion for giving his time, talent and treasure, Roberto has utilized his multiple growing businesses to improve the lives of those who need a lift. As a member of our board, he shares his talent as a businessman to help guide our mission along a successful path, and we couldn't be more grateful for his insights and his support. 

Let us know what you think! Message Shannon on Facebook @FeedingTampaBay
Follow Roberto on LinkedIn through his page Why Tampa Bay

People in the Margins with Ernest Hooper (formery) of the Tampa Bay Times

Ernest Hooper was a reporter and columnist for the Tampa Bay Times for 27 years, he now sits at the communications helm for the American Cancer Society. “Hoop” is a name that still resonates as a staple in Tampa Bay, covering everything from food festivals to sports and everything in between. A master storyteller, Ernest captures the hearts and imaginations of his readers and listeners, and both Feeding Tampa Bay and Trinity Café have had the privilege to have him alongside us in our mission to fight hunger and address our neighbors with dignity and respect. You won’t want to miss a moment of this storyteller’s interview that includes a very meaningful family interaction with Barak Obama  – listen in, “that’s all we’re sayin’”.

Let us know what you think! Message Shannon directly on any of our social profiles @FeedingTampaBay

Follow Ernest on Twitter @hoop4you

Food & Fitness with Chef Rachel Bennett of The Library

At just 30 years old Chef Rachel Bennett has already held the position of Executive Chef at multiple high-end restaurants here in Tampa Bay, and received a coveted nomination for the James Beard award. She is a spirited leader in the kitchen who believes in teamwork and experimentation. Chef Rachel became a friend when she was tapped to judge one of our Epic Chef competitions, and displayed a thorough understanding of the culinary world. As a master of food and fitness, she has been a natural ally in our mission to improve the health and capability of our communities, and regularly opens our eyes to new frontiers in food. 

Don’t forget to let us know what you think! Or suggest a guest! You can find us on all social platforms @FeedingTampaBay
Follow Chef Rachel on Insta @chef_rbennett

Flavor & Philanthropy with Ian Beckles (formerly) of the Tampa Bay Bucs

The true “Flavor of Tampa Bay” radio host, deejay, social influencer, father of three and expert foodie, Ian Beckles began making our area his home by playing 7 seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and has thrived in our community ever since. He also has a special place in his heart for doing good, and uses his driven, go-getter mentality to partner with programs in the surrounding area to support children and veterans in a very hands-on way. Listen in for a few surprises, a little parental advice and learn how he had a hand in helping name our show. 

Be sure to drop us a line and tell us your thoughts on any of our social – @FeedingTampaBay

Follow Ian on Insta @ian_beckles