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NewsWMNF Tampa Community RadioAugust 11, 2026Hillsborough

St. Pete Free Clinic expands fresh food distribution at Jared S. Hechtkopf Community Food Bank

The St. Pete Free Clinic is increasing the availability of fresh food options at the Jared S. Hechtkopf Community Food Bank. This expansion follows findings from the ALICE report identifying Lealman as having one of the highest poverty rates in Pinellas County.

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Why It Matters

Residents in the Lealman area will have increased access to fresh food resources to address local food insecurity identified by recent poverty data.

Key Facts

  • The St. Pete Free Clinic is expanding fresh food offerings at the Jared S. Hechtkopf Community Food Bank.
  • The expansion is a response to data from the ALICE report.
  • The ALICE report identified Lealman as having one of the highest poverty rates in Pinellas County.

Who's Mentioned

other2000“Number of Lealman residents currently using existing clinic food services.”locationPinellas County“The county where the food bank and Lealman are located.”organizationWMNF 88.5 FM“The news outlet reporting the story.”locationJared S. Hechtkopf Community Food Bank“The site of the new appointment-based pantry service.”organizationUnited Way Suncoast“Publisher of the ALICE report.”organizationSt. Pete Free Clinic“The organization managing the food bank expansion.”otherALICE report“A report used to identify poverty rates in the area.”locationLealman“Unincorporated community identified as having high poverty rates.”personJennifer Yigley“CEO of the St. Pete Free Clinic.”