S2 Ep23: ST. PETE EATS w/Wendy Wesley: Positive Impact Ministries Works to "Re-imagine St. Pete"

Tampa Bay Podcast Archive

St. Pete Eats with Wendy Wesley: Positive Impact Ministries Works to "Re-imagine St. Pete" In this episode of St. Pete Eats, Wendy Wesley interviews Karen Rae Selm, the CEO of Positive Impact Ministries. The non-profit ministry runs a drive-thru and walk-up food pantry at the long-shuttered, city-owned Tangerine Plaza and recently launched a city-wide campaign called "Reimagine St. Pete" that works to remove the stigma of food insecurity, unite organizations to end hunger and foster collaboration. PIM recently submitted a bid to purchase Tangerine Plaza from the city with plans for a cost-free grocery store, culinary teaching center and workspace for non-profits. They recently held a campaign launch event where they shared their "Rooted in Dignity" approach to ending hunger. On this podcast, Karen and Wendy discuss the history of PIM and the framework for the "Re-imagine St. Pete" campaign.
ABOUT WENDY WESLEY Wesley is an award-winning registered and licensed dietitian/nutritionist who works to improve the health of the community. Her articles, interviews, cooking lessons and recipes have been featured in the Washington Post, ABC News Worldwide, The San Francisco Chronicle, Tampa Bay Times, Reader's Digest and every media outlet in Tampa Bay. Her specialties include budget-friendly home cooking, unprocessed food meal plans and menopause health. In her St. Pete Eats podcast, Wendy connects listeners with gardeners, farmers, chefs, food pantries and food policy throughout the sunshine city.
UPCOMING CLASSES: Groups are forming now for Fall and holiday cooking events. Check the website below.
UPCOMING FREE EVENTS: "Back to Busy Cooking Demo" at the CommUNITY Festival, Saturday, September 28, Azalea Park
UPCOMING FREE EDUCATION: "Managing Your Diet and IBD" Saturday, October 28 at 11 am, Hammock Hall in Boyd Hill Park St Petersburg. Sponsored by the Stephanie A Wynn Foundation.
Wendy Wesley, RDN
727-823-0393
www.WendyWesleyNutrition.com
www.StPeteCookingSchool.com
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