many who were members of the Middle Class only a few months ago - are putting an unprecedented strain on the nation's food banks. And it isn't just a worry on Thanksgiving Day. ...more

November 27, 2008

Metropolitan Ministries' Tampa Palms site is the longest-running satellite donation center operated by the nonprofit group, which has provided food and shelter for the homeless in the Tampa Bay area for 36 years. ...more

November 26, 2008

Profile of Ravi Jakhotia ...more

November 26, 2008

The holiday season is here, and many groups are having holiday-themed events with special foods and entertainment. Some serve as fundraisers for the less fortunate to help with holiday needs. Events include: ...more

November 26, 2008

Community members will gather at 7 p.m. today for the Temple Terrace Community Thanksgiving Service. ...more

November 26, 2008

More than 60 LAMPLighters members and their guests recently enjoyed a fashion update and brunch at the annual LAMPLighters Fall Into Fashion, held at the Bistro Cafe at Nordstrom at International Plaza. ...more

November 26, 2008

So you're thinking it might be nice this year - as we pay more for gas, food and, well, just about everything - to keep it all in perspective by helping others less fortunate. ...more

November 24, 2008

Throngs of churchgoers dismissed early today from services will shop en masse for groceries to stock the shelves of local food banks. ...more

November 23, 2008

Break out the barbecue. Pig Jam, the annual competition and celebration of grilled meat, is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. ...more

November 21, 2008

TAMPA So you're thinking it might be nice this year — as we pay more for gas, food and, well, just about everything — to keep it all in perspective by helping others less fortunate. Maybe your heart is set on serving turkey in Metropolitan Ministries' gigantic tent on Florida Avenue. Or, perhaps, you plan to put a spare tire to good use and play Santa for Tampa's parks department. ...more

November 20, 2008