During the recession and high unemployment, more Pasco people than ever have been struggling just to put food on the table. So Chasco Fiesta and United Way of Pasco County are teaming up on the first Stock the Shelves food drive during the entire run of the festival, March 19 - March 29. ...more

March 18, 2009

With unemployment high in Pasco County, the federal government will quadruple the amount of money for local food pantries and shelters. Ordinarily, Pasco County would have received $77,000 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, according to Susan Arnett, president of United Way of Pasco County. ...more

March 14, 2009

The increasing number of homeless families knocking on the door of Manatee County's Salvation Army Family Lodge worries Maj. Robert Pfeiffer. ...more

March 11, 2009

The increasing number of homeless families knocking on the door of Manatee County's Salvation Army Family Lodge worries Maj. Robert Pfeiffer. ...more

March 11, 2009

Highlands County's safety net became a little stronger this week with the addition of $57,000 in federal grants for emergency shelter and food needs. ...more

March 6, 2009

Hillsborough County will open shelters tonight for the homeless and those in homes without adequate heat. ...more

March 1, 2009

Pinellas County sheriff's detectives are investigating a fire that was intentionally set and destroyed a 12-unit apartment building in Feather Sound early this morning. ...more

February 22, 2009

With the recent chilly weather, advocates for the poor want to make sure homeless people in the Brandon area aren't left out in the cold. ...more

February 18, 2009

The midday sun reflected off Lake Jackson and created the perfect background for the fifth annual Salvation Army Civic Luncheon, held Friday at the Sebring Civic Center. ...more

February 14, 2009

Local shelters and pantries can stock up on groceries now that the federal government is dishing out five times more money this year. ...more

February 11, 2009