Stick A Fork In It

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.

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
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As our mission has grown, the way it's represented has to grow, too. And we're so thankful to have had the experts at ChappellRoberts by our side for over 10 years, to help with that. We have their Senior Director of Brand Strategy, Katy Parsons, on the show today, to share what it's been like engaging with our community in creative and meaningful ways for so many years. Tune in to see how marketing goes so far beyond just colors and jingles, into breaking down barriers of understanding and possibility for the people who experience it.

Follow @FeedingTampaBay on your favorite social media platform, to see how you can experience the possibilities for yourself!

What does the study of Anthropology have to do with fighting hunger? Well, more than you'd think! Not only does studying human nature tell us tons about how people cope with hunger, it can also tell us how to combat it. On today's episode we sit with our longtime academic associate, Dr. David Himmelgreen, to talk about the ways that people all over the world are alike, and how we learn better ways every day to help them.

Wait for it... This is our first podcast episode with a visual follow up, where you can join Thomas and Shannon on an adventure into the worlds of our guests and the community we serve. Tune in for, Stick A Fork In It TV -- brought to you regularly on our YouTube channel. This first one will launch next Wednesday, September 28th. So be sure to follow us there for updates!

And to see all the other ways we're working to fight hunger, follow us on your favorite social media @FeedingTampaBay.

How do we avoid catching and spreading the flu? Well, our friend Dr. Kopec says we can start by washing our hands, and remembering to cover coughs with our sleeves. But tune in to learn why the flu might seem worse this year, and what to do if symptoms seem particularly bad for you or a loved one! Let's keep each other healthy and safe, during flu season and beyond.

Follow @FeedingTampaBay to see how we're working with other community partners to bring health and stability to our neighbors, and how you can get involved, too.