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Who We Are
Meeting Neighbors Where They Are
Positive Impact Ministries is a faith-based nonprofit that meets the immediate need for hunger while advancing health equity — providing consistent, dignified access to healthy, nutritious, whole foods for our food-insecure neighbors.
Our Mission
Our mission is to meet our neighbors' immediate need for food while creating lasting change by empowering individuals to move from survival to stability and from need to possibility — through fostering meaningful relationships, connecting our neighbors to trusted community resources, and personal development programs.
Testimonials
Real People. Real Impact.
See How Your Donations Help Our Neighbors
"Receiving free groceries from Positive Impact every week at Tangerine Plaza means a great deal to me. It helps me and my neighbors who don't have transportation, and it helps with my grocery bill."
John R. Jr.
"Positive Impact always goes above and beyond. This past Christmas, they not only provided my family with a Christmas ham but they also ensured that my three-year-old son had gifts under the Christmas tree."
Kathleen A.
"I'm a single mom, a student at SPC, and a volunteer at Positive Impact, which is an amazing organization. Whenever I say my grace, I thank Positive Impact Ministries because it's where my food comes from."
Felicity J.
"I'm 19 years old. I grew up in the foster care system and group homes. I feel like God brought me to Positive Impact. I love to serve at the grocery distribution event every Saturday and give back to the community; it feels good and gives me a sense of belonging."
Vincent D.
"I pick up food for myself and my daughter, who has a family of 8. We've been through a lot of trials over the past two years. Dr. Karalynne Brubaker has prayed for us; she has become like a sister to me. I love her so much. She and this place is a blessing to us."
Jean S.
"I was incarcerated for 10½ months last year. I knew that I needed to turn my life around, or I'd be in prison or dead. Positive Impact is helping me change my life and get back on my feet again. They pray for me and give me food to eat. I'm not sure what I would do without their help."
Paul M.
The Need Is Real
1 in 5 Kids Are Hungry
Thousands of hard-working families struggle to make ends meet just to put food on the table.
~1,000 families
served with nutritious groceries every Saturday at Tangerine Plaza, South St. Pete
36,000
Children in Pinellas County
are food insecure
Source: Pinellas Community Foundation
7,000
Children
are chronically hungry in our area
1 in 5
Kids in our community
go hungry — we're here to change that
Every Saturday
Drive-through grocery distribution at Tangerine Plaza, South St. Petersburg — rain or shine.
How We Serve
Positive Impact Ministries: Three Strategic Pillars
Hunger Relief & Food Access
We meet the immediate need of hunger by providing consistent, reliable access to groceries for food-insecure neighbors. Through large-scale weekly distribution, we ensure families have food on the table today — because no one can thrive without first having their basic needs met.
What this looks like in action:
- Weekly Saturday drive-through grocery distribution
- Serving nearly 1,000 families each week
- Rapid response to food insecurity and crisis situations
Health Equity & Whole-Food Nutrition
We advance health equity by ensuring access to healthy, nutritious, whole foods — regardless of income. We believe nutritious food is a fundamental right, not a privilege, and that long-term health outcomes are directly tied to what families are able to eat.
What this looks like in action:
- Prioritizing fresh, whole, and nutrient-dense foods
- Education and exposure to healthier food options
- Reducing diet-related illness and long-term health disparities
Dignity, Hope & Empowerment
We serve in a way that restores dignity, shares hope, and empowers our neighbors to thrive. We believe hunger relief should be more than a temporary solution — it should be a doorway to hope, healing, confidence, and long-term transformation.
What this looks like in action:
- Relationship-driven support, not transactional service
- Connection to trusted community resources and opportunities
- Encouragement, mentorship, and pathways for personal growth
Join the Movement
How You Can Help
Donate
Your gift provides nutritious food and lasting support for families in need in our community.
DonateVolunteer
Join us every Saturday and be part of the change. Your time and presence matter deeply.
VolunteerBecome a Sponsor
Partner with us to expand our programs, reach more families, and make a lasting difference.
Become a SponsorEmpowering Purpose. Transforming Lives.
Made for Impact
As part of our commitment to empowerment, Positive Impact will be offering a personal growth and life-empowerment program designed to help individuals move beyond survival mode and begin building a healthier, more stable, and purpose-filled future.
The curriculum will focus on areas such as:
- Identity & self-worth
- Mindset & personal growth
- Faith & purpose
- Emotional healing & resilience
- Healthy relationships
- Goal setting & life skills
- Leadership, confidence, and community impact
Our vision is to create an encouraging environment where neighbors are not only supported in their immediate needs, but also equipped to recognize their value, rediscover hope, and pursue the life they were created for.
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