FTB Quick Facts
How many counties does FTB serve?
10
What road will our new facility be on?
Causeway
Feeding Tampa Bay's Chief External Affairs Officer
Lorena Hardwick
an urban area in which it is difficult to buy affordable or good quality fresh food
food desert
At Trinity Cafe, we serve our guests with ____ & ____.
dignity & respect
1 in ___ adults and 1 in ___ children are considered food insecure
1 in 6 and 1 in 4
What does SNAP stand for?
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
What is the name of the bill that determines SNAP and other important benefits?
The Farm Bill
an area where an abundance of fast food, junk food outlets, convenience stores, and liquor stores outnumbers healthy food options
food swamp
What's the volunteer opportunity that distributes food to low-income and food desert prone areas?
Mobile pantries
If someone would like to get involved with FTB, they can offer their ___, ____, and or ____.
time, treasure, and voice
What does ALICE stand for?
Asset Limited Income Constrained Employed
What does TEFAP stand for?
The Emergency Food Assistance Program
this mobile program of FTB goes to food desert areas where guests can stock up on fresh produce and whole foods and cook meals for the whole family to enjoy.
Groceries on the Go
When sorting at the warehouse, what four things do you want to look at before putting a food item in it's proper spot?
Is the product open and exposed to the air?
Is the product damaged beyond being able to be used?
Is the product expired? Feeding America regulates “expiration extension dates” for a variety of products.
Does the product have a nutrition & ingredients label?
Stick a Fork In It
Who is Feeding Tampa Bay's Assistant Director of Empowerment Services?
Kaity Chewning
What is the name of our other two affinity groups and what age groups do they serve?
Changemakers (ages 5-10) and Catalyst (high school aged)
This team's job is to teach all about diet, cooking, and shopping tips! We have them in all of our counties.
nutrition educators
How many volunteers do we need monthly to operate?
About 5,000!
Thomas Mantz
Hunger is a ____, not a _____.
symptom, cause
What does NAP stand for and who is it for?
Nutrition Assistance Program - US territories like Puerto Rico
BayCare now screens patients for food insecurity at each of its 14 hospitals. If someone needs or asks for assistance, BayCare’s nutritional services team offers them a ____.
healing bag
What are the days of the year that Trinity Cafe is closed?
Trick question! Trinity is open 365 days a year.