With the need greater than ever, Pasco County Sheriff's Office deputies and their community allies stepped up their efforts to supply holiday food baskets to needy families. ...more

December 26, 2008

The ham and turkey sandwiches were prepared. The chicken noodle soup was ready. ...more

December 18, 2008

With families scraping to get by during a sour economy, many West Pasco residents appreciated a helping hand during the holidays at the annual Farm Share food giveaway. State Sen. Mike Fasano, R-New Port Richey, stood for several hours in a drizzling rain on a cold, wind-swept Friday morning to help hand out turkeys and food. Fasano, state Rep. John Legg, R-Port Richey, and Sheriff Bob White sponsored the drive-through event. ...more

December 17, 2008

Just three weeks ago, the largest food pantry in Highlands County had breathtakingly low bank balance of $1,000. ...more

December 15, 2008

The cupboard is far from bare at the local Salvation Army and since toy donations are on track, the spaces beneath the trees of some 300 local needy families will be filled this year. ...more

December 14, 2008

The holidays can look bleak to residents who are having a tough time financially during an economic downturn. So the Pasco County Sheriff's Office wants to spread some holiday cheer with up to 400 holiday food baskets. ...more

December 13, 2008

The holidays can look bleak to residents who are having a tough time financially during an economic downturn. So the Pasco Sheriff's Office wants to spread some holiday cheer with up to 400 holiday food baskets. ...more

December 10, 2008

A celebration of the Santa Lucia Festival of Light will take place Saturday at the Italian Club, 1731 E. Seventh Ave. ...more

December 10, 2008

Mike Alstott carried a pigskin for 11 years for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. On Tuesday, he carried turkeys for firefighters. ...more

November 26, 2008

The food was spread on the table for a Thanksgiving feast. But instead of serving it, members of the University Area Faith-Based Coalition packed canned goods, dry products and juice for others Thursday. ...more

November 26, 2008