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St. Petersburg, FL
Building a Place Where Food,
Resources & Hope Come Together
Food opens the door.
Relationships build trust.
Collaboration creates lasting transformation.
Our Impact by the Numbers
20+
Years Serving South St. Petersburg
Nearly 1,000
Families Served Every Saturday
2 Million+
Meals Distributed Annually
2,000+
Volunteers Engaged
50+
Community Partners
Who We Are
Meeting Neighbors Where They Are
Positive Impact ST. PETE 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.
The Need Is Real
1 in 6 Children in Pinellas County Experience Food Insecurity
Thousands of hard-working families struggle to make ends meet just to put food on the table.
26,500
Children in Pinellas County
lack consistent access to enough nutritious food to thrive
Source: Feeding America, Map the Meal Gap, 2023
34%+
Of these families
don't qualify for federal nutrition programs
Source: Feeding America, Map the Meal Gap, 2023
46%
Of Pinellas County households
are living in poverty or are ALICE households
Source: United Way in partnership with United for ALICE
Stories of Impact
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.
How We Serve
Our Four Pillars of Impact
Immediate Food Access
Meeting Today's Needs with Dignity
Every Saturday, Positive Impact welcomes nearly 1,000 families with nutritious groceries, compassion, and hope. Food is often the first need—but it's rarely the only need. Through our community grocery distribution and future Neighborhood Market, we meet immediate needs while building trusted relationships that open the door to lasting change.
Our Focus
- Weekly Community Grocery Distribution
- Future Choice-Based Neighborhood Market
- Nutritious, Healthy Foods
- Dignity-Centered Service
- Disaster Relief & Emergency Food Response
Our Goal
To ensure every neighbor has access to healthy food while creating meaningful relationships that lead to greater stability and opportunity.
Whole Foods Nutrition & Health Equity
Improving Health Through Food
Healthy food is one of the most powerful forms of preventive healthcare. Through nutritious groceries, Food Rx partnerships, nutrition education, and wellness initiatives, we are helping individuals and families build healthier futures while addressing the social drivers of health.
Our Focus
- Food Rx Program
- Nutrition Education
- Health Equity Initiatives
- Preventive Health Partnerships
- Healthy Lifestyle Support
Our Goal
To improve health outcomes by making nutritious food, education, and wellness resources more accessible to every family we serve.
Dignity, Hope & Empowerment
Strengthening People for the Future
We believe every person is created with dignity, value, and God-given potential. While food meets an immediate need, lasting transformation happens through relationships, encouragement, education, and personal growth. Our mission is to help individuals move from survival to stability—and from need to possibility.
Our Focus
- Made for Impact Personal Development
- Financial Literacy
- Workforce Readiness
- Life Skills Education
- Mentoring & Encouragement
- Faith-Based Support
Our Goal
To empower individuals and families with the tools, confidence, and support they need to build stronger futures.
Collaboration & Community Impact
Stronger Together
No single organization can solve every challenge facing our community. That's why we're building The Impact Center—a collaborative Community Impact Campus where nonprofits, healthcare providers, churches, businesses, and community partners work together to make resources more accessible and create lasting transformation.
Our Focus
- Community Resource Place
- Healthcare Partnerships
- Nonprofit Collaboration
- Workforce & Education Partners
- Volunteer Engagement
- Community Impact Center
Our Goal
To create a connected community where organizations collaborate, barriers are reduced, and families can access the resources they need in one welcoming place.
More Than Four Programs. One Shared Mission.
At Positive Impact, everything we do is connected.
Food opens the door.
Relationships build trust.
Resources create opportunity.
Hope inspires transformation.
Together, our four pillars work to strengthen families, improve health, expand opportunities, and build a more connected community—one life, one family, and one Saturday at a time.
What We Believe
Food is where the relationship begins—not where it ends.
Meeting an immediate need opens the door to something much greater: trust, encouragement, hope, and lasting transformation. That's why Positive Impact is committed not only to providing nutritious food, but also to building relationships that strengthen individuals, families, and our community.
The Future of Positive Impact
Where We're Going
The Impact Center
A Community Impact Campus
A place where food, health, opportunity, and hope come together.
Rendering is of a city-owned property that Positive Impact is praying for but has yet to acquire.
Support the Vision
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 Sponsor