Podcasts about feeding tampa bay

When a disaster strikes, you can expect help from local and state governments, and from FEMA.But it may not be long before you find out those agencies can't do it all. And knowing who your neighbors are can make a big difference in how your community recovers. In this episode, you'll hear from community leaders, and from some of your neighbors across the Tampa Bay region, about the different ways people can help each other out before, during and after a hurricane.Panelists included Mary Burrell, the Whole Community Engagement Program Lead with Pinellas County Emergency Management; Thomas Mantz, the President and CEO of Feeding Tampa Bay; Charles Gallagher, an attorney with Gallagher & Associates in St. Petersburg; and Matt Thorn, who started the Relief Market and Grill out of his Shore Acres home after Hurricane Helene. The conversation was recorded in front of a live audience at the Palladium Side Door Cabaret in St. Petersburg. 

When a disaster strikes, you can expect help from local and state governments, and from FEMA.But it may not be long before you find out those agencies can't do it all. And knowing who your neighbors are can make a big difference in how your community recovers. In this episode, you'll hear from community leaders, and from some of your neighbors across the Tampa Bay region, about the different ways people can help each other out before, during and after a hurricane.Panelists included Mary Burrell, the Whole Community Engagement Program Lead with Pinellas County Emergency Management; Thomas Mantz, the President and CEO of Feeding Tampa Bay; Charles Gallagher, an attorney with Gallagher & Associates in St. Petersburg; and Matt Thorn, who started the Relief Market and Grill out of his Shore Acres home after Hurricane Helene. The conversation was recorded in front of a live audience at the Palladium Side Door Cabaret in St. Petersburg. 

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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.

What does a new year mean for Feeding Tampa Bay? It means leaning into new ways to learn and provide what our community needs. Join us for a fireside chat with our very own Thomas Mantz as we dig into what it means to go beyond food. We've built a home where services can gather, and tested it under stress -- now it's time to see what it can really do with help from our partners and neighbors like you. Follow @FeedingTampaBay to see what services and partners we've brought into our world, and how you can lend or receive a hand, too.

In this episode of the RKD Group: GroupThinkers podcast, we're thrilled to feature Thomas Mantz, President and CEO of Feeding Tampa Bay. From a challenging start in school to leading one of the nation's most impactful hunger-relief organizations, Thomas shares his inspiring journey into the nonprofit world. In this conversation, he dives into the pivotal role of volunteering, the importance of aligning personal values with organizational missions, and his leadership philosophy centered on building capacity and empowering teams. Follow RKD Group on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook @RKD GroupFor more information, info.rkdgroup.com/podcast.

Feeding Tampa Bay President & CEO Thomas Mantz discusses the impact of the organization's new Causeway Center, how they helped the Tampa Bay area get through multiple hurricanes, and what's coming in 2025.

Today's guest, Roger Germann, tells us that every person who visits the Florida Aquarium is helping them to preserve nature and provide a better life to the animals they care for. And they want to pay that support forward to the community as well, through partnerships like the one they've formed with us here at Feeding Tampa Bay. Tune in to learn about Roger's journey from a hardscrabble youth in Chicago, and how reconnecting people with nature has proven to be one of the most rewarding experiences he could have asked for. Follow @FeedingTampaBay on social media to learn about other community partners joining us in the fight to end hunger.

The Mission of the Angel Foundation is to partner with businesses and individuals to be a caring resource for families in our community experiencing temporary crisis due to a life-threatening illness or catastrophic event.https://angelfoundationfl.com/https://www.facebook.com/AngelFoundationFL/https://twitter.com/AngelFndnFLhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UChZV-6Io_CSI4l-Te4cvNCAInfo@angelfoundationfl.com///In the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the Florida-based Angel Foundation stepped up with swift action and support for the local community. Known for assisting families facing critical illnesses and life-altering events, the nonprofit redirected its efforts to provide immediate relief for hurricane survivors, answering urgent calls for help in the Brandon and Riverview areas. According to Liz Brewer, president of the Angel Foundation, the group acted quickly to meet the community's needs. “I literally said a prayer and asked, ‘What can we do in this community?'” Brewer said on a recent episode of the Osprey Observer TV podcast. Within 24 hours, her team organized a relief event at The Regent in Riverview, where they distributed hot meals, meal kits, cleanup supplies, and even disaster relief assistance, working with partners such as Operation BBQ Relief, Feeding Tampa Bay, and local organizations. The foundation's relief efforts offered more than just food; they provided a space where residents could access critical supplies, including clothes, gift cards, and personal essentials. “The families that came in had literally lost everything,” Brewer said. In just one day, volunteers gave out more than 500 hot meals and distributed essentials that had been in scarce supply in the aftermath of the storms. As Brewer emphasized, the foundation is committed to easing the long-term recovery process. “We don't go through a lot of red tape,” she explained. “We want to get the gift cards and resources into the hands of these families as quickly as possible.” In addition to immediate aid, the Angel Foundation aims to support those facing financial hardships as they continue to rebuild. The Angel Foundation relies heavily on community support. Volunteers and donations are essential for continuing its work, Brewer noted. "People can visit our website, AngelFoundationFL.com, to learn how to get involved,” she added, encouraging the community to donate or sign up as volunteers. For a closer look at how the Angel Foundation is impacting lives and to learn how to help, watch the full interview with Liz Brewer on the Osprey Observer TV podcast on YouTube and other major platforms.Website: http://ospreyobserver.com https://www.facebook.com/OspreyObserverFans/ https://www.instagram.com/ospreyobserver/https://twitter.com/ospreyobserver

This week's Addicted to Fitness analyzes the nutritional components of a popular seasonal beverage. Nick and Shannon explain how certain components of the pumpkin spice latte (pumpkin, spices, and coffee) have numerous health benefits, but warn that many versions of this seasonal beverage you purchase are extremely high in sugar and fat. The hosts also share their recipe for a less indulgent pumpkin spice latte. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts. Like & Follow the Addicted to Fitness Podcast Facebook page (Facebook.com/addictedtofitnesspodcast). Follow Nick & Elemental Training Tampa on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ElementalTampa) and Instagram (www.instagram.com/ettampa/) to participate in free live workouts. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast and send Nick a DM if you're interested in receiving a customized workout plan delivered to you through the Golf Training Systems App or contact Shannon if you're interested in learning more about a Chopra Health Program. If you're looking to donate to victims of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, we recommend donating to these organizations: Metropolitan Ministries, United Way Suncoast, & Feeding Tampa Bay.  

This week's Addcited to Fitness describes a health condition that is many U.S. citizens are currently experiencing. Nick and Shannon explain the physical & emotional toll individuals experience when dealing with natural disasters. They also outline the best methods to mitigate the negative side effects of disaster fatigue. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts. Like & Follow the Addicted to Fitness Podcast Facebook page (Facebook.com/addictedtofitnesspodcast). Follow Nick & Elemental Training Tampa on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ElementalTampa) and Instagram (www.instagram.com/ettampa/) to participate in free live workouts. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast and send Nick a DM if you're interested in receiving a customized workout plan delivered to you through the Golf Training Systems App or contact Shannon if you're interested in learning more about a Chopra Health Program. If you're looking to donate to victims of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, we recommend donating to these organizations: Metropolitan Ministries, United Way Suncoast, & Feeding Tampa Bay.

This week's Addicted to Fitness tries to determine if bedtime snacking is ok or not ok. Nick and Shannon describe how your digestive system deals with snacking before bed, the importance of portion control for bedtime snacks, and which healthy snacks are the best option to eat 1-2 hours before bedtime. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts. Like & Follow the Addicted to Fitness Podcast Facebook page (Facebook.com/addictedtofitnesspodcast). Follow Nick & Elemental Training Tampa on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ElementalTampa) and Instagram (www.instagram.com/ettampa/) to participate in free live workouts. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast and send Nick a DM if you're interested in receiving a customized workout plan delivered to you through the Golf Training Systems App or contact Shannon if you're interested in learning more about a Chopra Health Program. If you're looking to donate to victims of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, we recommend donating to these organizations: Metropolitan Ministries, United Way Suncoast, & Feeding Tampa Bay.

Our friend Thomas Mantz from Feeding Tampa Bay joins THEjoeSHOW this morning to give us all the details on how people can access food, cleaning supplies, and toiletries and how we can help those who need it during this time.

Floridians are packing up and evacuating their homes as Hurricane Milton, one of the biggest hurricanes ever recorded, bears down on Tampa Bay. A major hurricane hasn't hit the region in more than 100 years, during which time the city has grown massively in population and built up significant residential developments along the waterfront — all as climate change has made hurricanes bigger, stronger and more frequent.Thomas Mantz, president and CEO of Feeding Tampa Bay, tells us what's happening on the ground in preparation for Wednesday night's anticipated landfall. Then, meteorologist and climate journalist Eric Holthaus explains why the Tampa area is uniquely vulnerable to a hurricane of this size, and the scale of what could happen in the days and weeks ahead.For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts

Yesterday we teamed up with our friends at Feeding Tampa Bay to collect cash donations, food, hygiene/cleaning supplies, and more... we are proud to announce that we have a major announcement regarding yesterday and how we can help those moving forward in wake of Hurricane Helene's aftermath.

Yesterday was a really positive day gathering money, supplies, and so much more with our friends at Feeding Tampa Bay. This morning we are joined by CEO/President Thomas Mantz to discuss how we can continue to help our neighbors who have been affected by Hurricane Helene...

Feeding Tampa Bay President & CEO Thomas Mantz explains how Feeding Tampa Bay is responding to Hurricane Helene and how your donations help those impacted by the storm.

All day long we are accepting donations with our friends over at 'Feeding Tampa Bay'. Our goal is to get as much non-perishable food items, cleaning supplies, and hygeine products as possible. We will be at the Winn Dixie in St. Pete off of 4th Street until 6PM this evening.

This morning we are broadcasting live from Winn Dixie off 4th Street in St. Pete accepting donations to help those who were impacted by Hurricane Helene. All day long (until 6PM this evening) we have teamed up with our good friends and partners over at Feeding Tampa Bay to get food, hygiene products, and cleaning products to those who need it most. If you missed any second of the show this morning you can go back on demand and stream it for free with our iHeart Radio App or wherever you get your podcasts!

Can you believe there are already over 150 episodes of this show!? Give all we've seen and done in that time, and all the people we've met and talked to, we wanted to mark the occasion by revisiting the goal of the show, and the people working to accomplish it. Shannon Oliviero is the PR Officer of Feeding Tampa Bay, and Ev Malcolm is the Content Manager -- and together they've been telling the stories of our neighbors, partners, and teammates for almost 5 years! Tune in to learn about these two wonderful creatives, how the show has helped spread the mission of Feeding Tampa Bay, and where we hope to take it in the future. P.S. The book Ev referred to on the show is called Lost Connections, by Johann Hari And follow @FeedingTampaBay on social media for more powerful storytelling and opportunities to get involved in the fight against hunger!

In Phil Lee's own words, Florida Blue is a "health solutions company" -- not just an insurance provider. On today's episode he explains what it means to focus on preventive healthcare, rather than trying to address issues once they've already started, and how having access to healthy food is such a key component in that endeavor. In the past four years alone, Florida Blue has provided over 180 million meals to residents across the state. And they plan to continue that mission through close partnership with Feeding Tampa Bay, and building infrastructure that can better connect people with the food they need not just to survive, but to thrive. See more of the magic made possible through our partnerships by following @FeedingTampaBay on social media, and visiting our website to get involved firsthand!

This episode explores the latest net lease trends in commercial real estate with Darpan Patel, Senior Vice President of Investments at Marcus & Millichap.The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of the commercial real estate industry in conversation with some of the top CRE professionals in the space. In each episode, we feature different guests to tap into their wealth of CRE expertise and explore the latest trends and updates from the world of commercial real estate.  In this episode, host Yannis Papadakis converses with Darpan about his journey in commercial real estate. Darpan shares his career progression from banking to becoming Senior Vice President at Marcus & Millichap, the formation of the Patel-Yozwiak Group, and the importance of mentorship. The discussion also explores the current state of the net lease market, the benefits and risks associated with net lease investments, and Darpan's advice for investors and brokers navigating today's challenging economic landscape. Meet Darpan Patel: Career HighlightsDarpan's Journey into Commercial Real EstateMentorship and Career LessonsWork Ethic and Team DynamicsThe Patel-Yozwiak Group: Formation and Market InsightsNet Lease Sector: Trends and OutlookRapid Fire Questions and Closing Remarks About Darpan Patel:Darpan Patel joined Marcus and Millichap as an Associate in April of 2012. He was promoted to Senior Associate in April 2016, elevated to First Vice President Investments in July 2019 and Senior Vice President in May 2023.Since joining Marcus & Millichap, Darpan has closed more than 350 transactions equating to more than $725 million of property sales in 40 states. His clients include developers, high net-worth investors, syndicators, medical professionals, private equity funds and private investment groups.Mr. Patel and his partner, Mr. Yozwiak, joined together in 2020 to form the Patel-Yozwiak Group of Marcus & Millichap. They lead a team of professional consultants that provide advisory services across the entire net leased sector. They have breadth and depth of experience in retail, restaurant, office, industrial, medical and hospitality. The team has closed in excess of 650 transactions valued in excess of $1.4B, across 40 states.Darpan graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor of Business Administration, with a focus in Finance and Investments. He is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers and in 2020 he received the ICSC Certified Retail Real Estate Professional (CRRP) designation, awarded to those with a high level of industry fluency.The Patel Yozwiak Group is quite active in supporting charitable and non-profit organizations, including Feeding America, Cincinnati Center for Autism, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, The Point Arc, St. Judes, Feeding Tampa Bay and numerous other local organizations. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our newsletter to receive the very next one delivered straight to your inbox. For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi's blog. Ready to find your next CRE property? Visit Crexi and immediately browse hundreds of thousands of available commercial properties. Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexi

If you've watched Feeding Tampa Bay's Epic Chef competition in the past, you know just how exciting it is to see the best culinary artists in the region face off head-to-head! This year is no different, except that Rachel Bennett, Executive Chef of The Stovall House, will be joining our CEO Thomas Mantz in hosting the live event. Tune in to today's episode to learn about Chef Bennett's history with the event, her history in the kitchen, and what you should prepare for starting later this month! Thanks to our partners at MOR-TV, you can watch this year's competition live on YouTube (@MORTampa), Facebook (@MORTampa), and on their website, www.mor-tv.com -- and be sure to follow @FeedingTampaBay on social media for more info!

You may be thinking that with our new community center on Causeway Blvd. Feeding Tampa Bay is all set! But the work is just beginning, friends. Now that we have more capacity to feed our neighbors, we have even more room for help from kind souls like you! Our colleagues Derek Ultican and Jason Prado join us on today's episode to explain how you can help us press on toward ending hunger in Tampa Bay, whether you have time, talent, or treasure to contribute to the cause. Follow @FeedingTampaBay on social media to see all the opportunities we offer for getting involved with your community, and visit our website to donate or volunteer

There's no singular path to accomplishing our goals in life, and on today's episode our president & CEO, Thomas Mantz, shares the secret sauce behind his successes at Feeding Tampa Bay. The main ingredient? Help from others who care. Not only does everyone need a hand-up to get where they want to go in life, but we all need to help each other if we hope to live in a community that's both stable and thriving. And with the grand opening of our enormous new facility just a few weeks away, we're excited to give everyone a taste of what we can accomplish, together. Follow @FeedingTampaBay on social media to stay in the loop about our new facility and services in the coming weeks!

If you've spent enough time around Feeding Tampa Bay then you already know that food IS medicine! And the TampaWell project, created by our partners at Tampa General Hospital, is using that medicine to improve the health of our neighbors through a bright and sunny community garden. On today's episode we talk to Jenise Carr, the Food Pharmacy & Community Garden Manager at TampaWell, and learn all about the ways organic gardening helps us live longer while building community at the same time. AND she shares how those of us who aren't huge veggie fans can spice up our recipes to enjoy the nourishment our bodies need! Be sure to visit the TampaWell website to learn more about their health app and volunteer opportunities. And check out the Sapphire Award we recently received from Florida Blue for our FoodRX program! Find more healthy, fun recipes follow @FeedingTampaBay on social media.

In episode 13, Neil sits down with Thomas Mantz, President & CEO of Feeding Tampa Bay. He shares the meaning behind the organization's mission to ‘be hunger-free,' how this development project can have positive ripple effects on the community and his hopes for the future. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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There is no better way to support our struggling neighbors than understanding what their struggles consist of, and how they can be helped. That is why Kareem Spratling is the perfect chairman for the board of Feeding Tampa Bay, and why we want to introduce you to him on today's episode! In his youth, Kareem lived the experience of food insecurity firsthand. And as his life journey led him to positions of prestige, he never stopped pouring his time and effort into helping others find stability and dignity, too. Listen to learn about his journey from the projects to becoming a public finance attorney, and why he thinks success stories are so important during Black History Month and beyond. Follow @FeedingTampaBay on social media to see our own success stories, and how you can get involved to help us create more of them!

Did you know that Feeding Tampa Bay has programs for volunteers of all ages? On today's episode we talk about the Student Ambassador program, and meet two of the local college students using their knowledge and their voices to help fight food insecurity! Meet Gina and Adam, and learn how college students in Tampa Bay can get involved with their community, helping neighbors and making friends along the way. Then head over to FeedingTampaBay.org and learn about our other youth programs, Catalyst and Changemakers! Follow @FeedingTampaBay on social media to see more of the fun, fulfilling activities you and your family can participate in throughout the coming year.

The ChappellRoberts marketing agency is the creative force behind so many of Feeding Tampa Bay's bright, inspiring campaigns each year. And on today's episode, we'd like to introduce you to their Chief Creative Officer, Matt Boswell. We talk about what it's like trying to keep a creative spirit alive in a world that doesn't always know how to nurture that kind of person, and how ChappellRoberts dreams up marketing projects like or current "Big Things Are Happening" campaign. Visit https://feedingtampabay.org/bigthings to experience our interactive art exhibition, travelling the Tampa Bay region to connect with the community and help them experience our mission first-hand! Follow @FeedingTampaBay on social media to see where our "Big Citrus" is going to be, and how you can support us by doing things like buying a specialty coffee drink from our partners at Blind Tiger!

Its Friday and we are giving back to our family in the Tampa Bay Area! Our friends at Achieva Credit Union and Feeding Tampa Bay join us for an epic 'Groceries For Good II'! Have a great weekend and stream us as you're out and about getting ready for the weekend!

Tampa Bay Bucs Linebacker Markees Watts says he is blessed to have always had support along his journey to the NFL. And he knows how much of a difference it makes to have people believe in you. That's why he was so intent on finding ways to support the community of Feeding Tampa Bay when he arrived here from Lancaster, SC. Listen to learn how Markees went from playing 8th grade football to being one of the tiny percentage of players who actually make it to the big leagues, and how complicated that process actually is when you aren't drafted right out of college. Follow @FeedingTampaBay to learn more about the programs we collaborate on with partners like the Bucs, and how you can get involved in ending hunger in our community as well!

Its that time of year! We are teaming up with our friends and family at Achieva Credit Union and Feeding Tampa Bay! Come out and say hi at the Achieva Headquarters is back!

Our President and CEO, Thomas Mantz, is running in the Chicago Marathon on Sunday 10/8! He personally runs for better health, but this time he is running to better the health of others. And running right alongside him will be his daughter, Jessica -- who joins us on today's show to talk about her love of running and the training she and Thomas have been doing over the years. You can join them in helping to create memories around the table for families served by both Feeding Tampa Bay and the Northern Illinois Food Bank. Go to https://donate.feedingtampabay.org/campaign/run-thomas-run/c522249 for more information, and thank you for supporting our mission to end hunger and build stability throughout our communities. You can also view the awesome fun-spirational video we recorded with Thomas about his training for the marathon on our YouTube! And see more of our creations and work in the community by following @FeedingTampaBay on social media.

Access to healthy food helps to prevent so many long-term medical issues, that's why BayCare works so closely with Feeding Tampa Bay to ensure that our neighbors can get that much-needed access. Whether they're funding school pantries, sending medical patients home with bags of food, or staffing an on-site clinic at the FTB warehouse, BayCare is in it for the long haul when it comes to ending hunger. Tune in to hear from Lisa Bell, BayCare's Director of Community Benefit -- as well as our show's own former host, Matt Spence! He and Lisa have been brainstorming together for years, and are excited to talk about the programs that have sprouted from all those conversations. Follow @FeedingTampaBay on your favorite social media to learn more about our many programs, and how you can get involved in the fight against hunger.

Growing up, many of us don't learn all of the ins and outs of what truly goes into a healthy diet. Then when money is tight and stress is high, it can be even more difficult to think about nutrition on a daily basis. That is why the Nutrition Education team was formed at Feeding Tampa Bay -- to ensure our neighbors are getting the healthy food, and the nutritional information they need when they visit our programs. On today's episode Kelley Brickfield and Samantha Wholley explain how their team works, and provide insight into some common misunderstandings about food and nutritional health. Follow @FeedingTampaBay on your favorite social media platform for more healthy eating info, and even some in-house recipes based on food we regularly receive at our warehouse!

At Feeding Tampa Bay, we create opportunities for neighbors of all ages to get involved in helping their community. We even have specific volunteer groups composed of kids, teens, and young adults, to help them engage and learn at their level -- and that's the focus of today's show. You'll get to meet two of our Community Engagement team members, who create a fun and feel-good experience for the folks helping us end hunger. And they'll set the stage for the stars of today's show: The Cole family. This loving bunch of giving hearts have restructured their very lives so that they can be more intentional about their impact on the world. And they encouraged a whole army of volunteers from their children's school, Corbett Elementary, to do the same! Tune in to learn more about the variously aged affinity groups of Feeding Tampa Bay, and follow us on your favorite social media @FeedingTampaBay to see what kind of things you can do to get involved!

Today we're chatting with our special guest Sanjé Harris-Richardson. You won't want to miss this conversation! Sanjé is a Mom, Registered Nurse and Small Business Owner. Her mission in life is to educate and empower. Sanjé takes on her mission daily through her nursing role and volunteer work with Feeding Tampa Bay and Big Brother Big Sister mentorship program. In this episode, we discuss the practical nature of intentionally fitting in self-care no matter your time availability, how to pursue multiple areas you're passionate about at once, and what Sanjé has learned at the bedside of her patients that could help you pursue what matters most to you in life. Press play and be encouraged! Check out Sanjé's Etsy shop here:  BubbleLuxeCosmetics.etsy.com  Your podcast review is appreciated and helps others to find the show. Thank you for listening and reviewing! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anna-elyse-barr/message

Feeding Tampa Bay President & CEO Thomas Mantz gives an update on the need across Tampa Bay and the work the organization is doing to alleviate hunger among local families.

The legendary Mise en Place has been a leader in innovative dining for over 30 years in Tampa Bay. Meet the restaurant's Executive Chef, Marty Blitz, the creative driving force behind that reputation alongside his business partner, Maryann Ferenc. With Chef Marty's decades of culinary experience, he has mentored a multitude of celebrated culinary artists in addition to loyally lending his expertise to support hunger relief organizations like Feeding Tampa Bay. Epic Chef Showdown's coveted trophy for is named The Marty Blitz Award honoring his years of dedication to his craft and influence. Listen in to hear how his journey through kitchens around the country and a garage in Pinellas county brought him to where he is today. You too can experience the 8th Annual Epic Chef Showdown LIVE at feedingtampabay.org/epicchef Mondays through August 7th.

In case you missed it last year, we're re-sharing the episode with FTB Director of Disaster Relief Jim Carpenter! Want to know what weather channels to watch when a storm is brewing? Want to know how you can restock your fridge after a long power outage? Tune in and listen to Weatherman Jim. Remember, Feeding Tampa Bay is here for you in blue skies, and gray. Follow @FeedingTampaBay for updates about or disaster relief pantries this hurricane season, and stay safe, wherever you are.

The people who dedicate their lives to helping others possess a strength that can be difficult to imagine. And few people embody that strength more than Yvette Carter, director of the pantry at Open Arms Ministry in Clearwater, FL. Having survived domestic abuse, homelessness, prison, and cancer, Yvette provides hope and support to her community every single day in the forms of food and honest listening. Tune in to hear about her turbulent journey through life, and how her mission of bringing people peace and comfort keeps her alive. Learn more about Feeding Tampa Bay and how you can help end hunger in our region by visiting FeedingTampaBay.org.

Few people understand the power of food better than professional chefs. That's part of the reason Chef Ferrell Alvarez, who partly owns some of the most celebrated eateries in Tampa, has directly supported the mission of Feeding Tampa Bay for years. This year he's lending his expertise to our annual Fork Fight gala event, coordinating top culinary artists from around Tampa Bay to create multi-course meals for our 500 guests. Tune in to learn about Chef Ferrell's journey from "young punk" to winner of a Michelin Bib Gourmand Award! Tampa Bay there are still a few tickets available! Secure your seats now by reaching out to csibbick@feedingtampabay.org! And follow @FeedingTampaBay on social media to see a recap of this year's Fork Fight event, so that you can plan to get tickets and join us next year!

For further information go to: www.jenniferjhammond.com Brett Miller is a retired Army officer and a management consultant by training.  He is passionate about helping veterans and has been involved with the veteran community since 2006.  He worked on a project to help veterans exposed to toxins in the environment and spent seven years putting together programs that culminated in a peer-reviewed study published in the Military Science Journal. He was also part of a founding board established by the VA in 2015 called the Community Veterans Engagement, whose job is to improve outcomes for veterans. Brett is on the board in Pinellas County, Florida, which was one of the first 10 in the United States. The board assembles community leaders from each of the areas that the VA operates in, with the aim of improving outcomes for veterans. They focus on building collaborations in the community, with one of their most successful partnerships being between the VA and Feeding Tampa Bay, a chapter of Feeding America, to provide food to food-insecure families. About half of the program's participants leave the program because they now learn how to shop, eat, and take better care of themselves.

What happens when a father of 7 breaks his back on the job, and is unable to continue working, while the cost of rent and groceries rises all over the country? He leans on the support of community, family, and maybe even a furry new friend who can pull him out of the depths of despair. Meet David Brown, one of the brave, big-hearted guests who has visited the partner pantries of Feeding Tampa Bay. On today's episode he shares the story of how he unexpectedly found himself out of work, the journey that put him on through places he never thought he'd be in, and the inspiring people he met along the way. This is also our first FULLY VISUAL episode! Watch David, Shannon, and Ev share laughs and learning on YouTube by visiting youtube.com/feedingtampabay -- and look out for more inspiring content on social media by searching @FeedingTampaBay on your favorite platform.

How do you plan for the most ambitious social project ever undertaken in Tampa Bay? With the help of experienced, dedicated people like Todd Wickner, who's managed successful restaurants and arenas across the United States. As a member of the Board of Directors of Feeding Tampa Bay, Todd has helped guide us through all of our trials, successes, and growth over the past 10 years, and he joins us on the show today to talk about the most exciting step forward that we're currently taking -- the construction of a brand new headquarters off of Causeway Boulevard. Tune in to learn how Todd grew from helping out in his father's luncheonette, to easily feeding thousands of people in packed sports stadiums. And to learn more about our mission of ending hunger in Tampa Bay by 2025, visit our website, FeedingTampaBay.org, and follow us on social media @FeedingTampaBay!

We're fortunate to have had the support of Tampa's Mayor, Jane Castor, through thick and thin in recent years. She stood by us during the pandemic, providing Feeding Tampa Bay the attention and resources we needed to ensure nobody went hungry while businesses were closing. And now she's helping guide us through the process of expanding our capability, as we begin construction on a new facility offering more programs and more food out the door. Tune in to hear about her journey from athlete to police officer and finally to mayor of an entire city. And learn how the importance of family and community aided her along the way. And as ever, follow us on your preferred social media platforms @FeedingTampaBay, to see what other guests we've had on the show, and what exciting developments are on their way in the future.

Hunger-free means everybody who needs food knows where they can go to get some, as our Chief Programs Officer, Matt Spence, recently explained on our show. And on today's episode we introduce you to the folks who have helped us develop a plan to make Tampa Bay hunger-free. Over the course of the past year the Monitor Institute, and their Managing Director, Joanna Burleson, has helped Feeding Tampa Bay figure out how we can do what we do even better. Together we brainstormed outside the box, talked with members of the community, and pored over research to give ourselves the best edge we can get in the fight against food insecurity. Tune in to learn what it takes to create a plan like this, and what we think we can do now that it's nearly complete. And stay up-to-date on all the other work we're doing in the community, as well as ways you can get involved, by following us on social media @FeedingTampaBay!

RIP Rocky, Thelma and Lou-sealed, and diving deep into the pile of sh*t leaves that is the fall season. For DBWP, we're focusing on mental health all month long! Check out our Instagram (@UnhappyHour) for links to some of our favorite organizations, like The Loveland Foundation, The Trevor Project, and Megan Thee Stallion's amazing new resource page Bad B*tches Have Bad Days Too. We also are highlighting Feeding Tampa Bay if you're looking for ways to support Floridians right now. Bari watched the season finale of Reservation Dogs and Matt is watching Better Call Saul. Follow the team: @MattBellassai, @FinkelBariPie, @UnhappyHourPod (on Twitter) and @UnhappyHour (on Instagram)  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices