She arrived at Metro’s Holiday Tent with three children in tow — two teenagers and a preschooler. Jenna had no clue what the next week would hold, let alone Christmas. After a sudden loss of income, the single mother was out of options.Despite working full-time at a local restaurant, Jenna couldn’t stretch her wages to cover rent, groceries,...
Take the Empty Plate Challenge
It has been eight years since Chef Cliff first challenged Tampa Bay to take the simple step of skipping a meal — just one meal — to help feed hungry children in our community. Today, the tough economy is making it even harder for families to put food on the table.
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