Here we go again: Yet another scare over contaminated produce. I noticed the latest food recall during a quick jaunt to the supermarket. I was shocked to see nearly all the fresh tomatoes were gone. At first, I thought there was an outrageous sale. But it only took a few seconds to remember last year's nationwide fresh spinach recall and the barren shelves it left behind. ...more

June 21, 2008

There's so much out of your control in a hurricane's aftermath. One thing you can control: how you'll feed yourself and quench your thirst when the power goes out. ...more

June 1, 2008

There's so much out of your control in a hurricane's aftermath. One thing you can control: how you'll feed yourself and quench your thirst when the power goes out. ...more

May 29, 2008

There's so much out of your control in a hurricane's aftermath. One thing you can control: how you'll feed yourself and quench your thirst when the power goes out. ...more

May 23, 2008

Cases of spaghetti sauce, pasta and ramen noodles are marked with "5-20" and awaiting distribution for those in need at the Santa Maria Mission. ...more

May 10, 2008

With the shaky economy these days, stamping out hunger could be an even bigger challenge this year, local postal worker Al Friedman told Pasco county commissioners this week. ...more

May 3, 2008

Pam Fleming looked over her shoulder and watched Madella Robertson put treats into a dozen red cups. ...more

February 14, 2008

A "can-do" spirit will permeate Canstruction. The newly created competition will see professionals build sculptures from canned foods as part of a drive to help feed the needy in Pasco County. Architects and engineers will compete to build the colossal canned-goods sculptures and then let the public vote on which one they like best. Martha O'Brien, assistant chief executive officer of Volunteer Way, explained. ...more

February 12, 2008

Mary Bryant Elementary School held its annual food drive last month, collecting goods for needy families. ...more

January 2, 2008

This year in Pasco County, several area businesses are finding different ways to spread holiday cheer. ...more

December 22, 2007