Parkway Food Ministries in Sebring was providing food to about 50 families a month when it opened in October 2007. With the recession hitting people harder, the ministry now gives food to 300 families monthly. ...more

January 26, 2009

Sheela Ranganathan, 11, of Tampa Palms, has earned the distinction of being the first Kumon Math & Reading Center student in the nation to complete its after-school programs before entering middle school. ...more

November 19, 2008

The sharp downturn in the housing market and other areas of the economy has had a major impact on a local charitable food pantry. ...more

August 30, 2008

LAKE PLACID — Thelma Becker has been on a mission to "feed my sheep" since 1994, when she founded Manna Ministries. Becker is stepping down as director at the food pantry for health reasons. Marlene Christiansen will become the new director. Manna supplies 50 pounds of food and up to 20 pieces of clothing each month to clients who are screened for eligibility, based on income. The non-profit organization is donation driven. Memorial United Methodist Church donates the Ministries its home at 416 Kent Avenue. ...more

May 28, 2008