A tough economy and high unemployment is catching up to Metropolitan Ministries' ability to meet the needs of those seeking its help this holiday season, officials with the nonprofit organization say. ...more

December 22, 2009

A tough economy and high unemployment is catching up to Metropolitan Ministries' ability to meet the needs of those seeking its help this holiday season, officials with the nonprofit say. ...more

December 21, 2009

It has been difficult for pastors and outreach organizers to get a grasp of how the economy is affecting donations. ...more

March 14, 2009

Local shelters and pantries can stock up on groceries now that the federal government is dishing out five times more money this year. ...more

February 11, 2009

With so many in need of so much, a Christian initiative to fill food bank shelves could not have been timelier. ...more

December 3, 2008

McCar Homes has added seven floor plans to its Alexander Collection, offering prospective buyers 11 floor plans at Brookfield in Wesley Chapel. ...more

August 1, 2008

America's pantry is being raided by many foreign nations. First, American industry was raided and millions of American jobs were outsourced to foreign nations using the American tax dollar to relocate these industries. Then, the jobs that were left on shore were filled with guest workers and foreign illegals from all over the world, then we had many unfair trade deals. All this with the blessing of our chambers of commerce, churches, unions, presidents and Congress of both parties. This has been happening for the past 50 years. ...more

January 23, 2008

Sometimes it's easy to know when it's time to replace that dusty carton of ground nutmeg or cinnamon. Um, the fact that it's dusty is one clue. Another is a price tag on the bottom that reads "19 cents" (ah, the good old days). ...more

November 28, 2007

EDITOR'S NOTE: This occasional series spotlights the heads of local charities and civic organizations. This week's column features Linda Lawson, executive director of United Food Bank & Services of Plant City, 712 E. Alsobrook St. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday and 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday. The phone number is (813) 764-0625. ...more

October 1, 2007