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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — A non-profit is working to ensure everybody who needs fresh and healthy food in St. Petersburg has access to it.
According to the United States Department of Agriculture, 23.5 million Americans, or about one out of every 12 people, live in a food desert. One of those food deserts is in South St. Petersburg where Positive Impact hosts a free grocery distribution event every Saturday at Tangerine Plaza. Watch now.
Local nonprofit presenting plans to build a free grocery store at Tangerine Plaza in South St. Pete. Positive Impact has plans to build a neighborhood market on the lot that will mimic a grocery store where people can get fresh food for free. "With roomy aisles and bright lighting, it will welcome the families in and will not look any different from any other grocery store. The only difference is our families get to shop at no cost," said Rae. Watch now.
Positive Impact Ministries hands out fresh food at Tangerine Plaza every Saturday, and will soon submit a proposal to acquire the much-maligned city-owned site. Tangerine Plaza still bustles every Saturday morning as cars snake around its parking lot to receive groceries from Positive Impact Ministries (PIM). Co-founder Karalynne Brubaker told the Catalyst that the St. Petersburg-based nonprofit now has a plan – and the money – to transform the deteriorating site into a community amenity. Read more.
March 13th, 2024 — Learn more about re-imagine ST. PETE, a campaign to re-imagine what hunger relief looks like in St. Petersburg, FL. From neighborhood markets: rooted in dignity, to a culinary arts center and family kitchen: rooted in innovation. Watch to learn more.
March 9, 2024: Five ways you can make a positive impact in St. Pete. In partnership with Publix, Sam’s Club, Aldi and The Fresh Market, Positive Impact Ministries distributes free groceries every Saturday at Tangerine Plaza in St. Petersburg. Volunteers are needed to help sort food, pack boxes of groceries and lift them into cars for recipient families. Individuals, school groups, church groups, civic groups, friends and neighbors are welcome. Read more.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — The smell of cheese and pepperoni wafted through the air at the Tangerine Plaza in St. Petersburg on Sunday, as nearly 300 cars full of hungry families and about 100 walk-ups lined up for a free pizza giveaway.
“You just drive up and we hand you a pizza and you drive away so there are no questions asked,” said Karen Rae. “Everyone is welcome.” Read more.
Positive Impact Worldwide gave away over 600 free pies to families in need in St. Petersburg, Florida. The organization partnered with the city's police department and Domino's Pizza to put together the drive.
Karen Rae, the non-profit executive director, said the event was a major success as all the pizzas ran out within a few hours. Read more.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A local non-profit called 'Positive Impact Worldwide' teamed up with the St. Petersburg Police Department and Domino's Pizza to give out more than 600 free pies to families in South St. Pete; watch the FOX 13 NEWS segment now.
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Hear about the wonderful work Positive Impact continues to do in St. Petersburg. They provide food for thousands of needy families and plan to expand their facilities.
Everyday Hero — St. Pete nonprofit making an impact. Cars lined up during the holidays to receive free food including turkeys and hams for the holidays. But really it’s this way every week. “Every Saturday we give fresh meats, produce and pastries to our local neighbors,” Brubaker said. “There’s no registration, no sign-up, just show up.”
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Awesome to hear what God is doing through this ministry! Guests: Karalynne Brubaker and Karen Rae, Executive Director of Positive Impact Worldwide.
Great Day Live — Interviews Positive Impact Worldwide's Executive Director, Karen Rae. Lockdowns over the last year had a tremendous impact on eating habits and for some, it led to a desire to eat healthier. Local non-profit Positive Impact Worldwide is changing this by providing free healthy meals to hundreds of families across the Tampa Bay area. Click this link to watch full interview.
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meets the physical and spiritual needs of so many in the community with their latest project being feeding the hungry.
Bay News 9 — Positive Impact Worldwide interview with Founder, Karalynne Brubaker discussing the need for food throughout St.Petersburg, Florida and what they're doing to help. Click this link to watch the full interview.
ABC Action News — Interviews Founder of Positive Impact Worldwide, Karalynne Brubaker, and discusses how they are helping provide Thanksgiving meals for people in their community. “What we found out is a lot of people need a little bit of help, especially during this Covid,” said Karalynne Brubaker. Click here to watch full interview.
HOW AN EMPTY ST. PETERSBURG LOT BECAME A HAVEN TO FEED THE HUNGRY
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