Creating a better community requires an unwavering commitment to showing up for others. In honor of Women’s History Month, we would like to introduce you to some of the courageous, compassionate and powerful women that show up everyday to create necessary change for this generation and the ones that follow.
Jayci Peters, Chief Communications + Culture Office, Feeding Tampa Bay
Interpersonal skills are at the forefront of our everyday lives --guiding our communications, influencing our actions, and impacting our worldviews. Jayci focuses on making sure everyone in our world feels seen, heard, and valued, no matter their role.
Catch Jayci on our blog: How a COVID hobby can teach us about Social Justice
Monica Wilson, Director, Community Food Pantry; Board Member, Feeding Tampa Bay
Monica is the bold, passionate, and fearless leader of the Community Food Pantry, one of our partners in the Carrollwood area. Her drive has built the pantry to what it is today and her expertise has brought her to our Board, where she helps shape the future of food relief in Tampa Bay.
Learn more about Monica’s journey with hunger relief on our podcast, Stick a Fork in It: Speaking the Language with Monica Wilson
Kathy Castor, Congresswoman
Committed to making a difference in our community, Kathy works hard to keep food relief at the top of the public agenda --learning about our neighbors in need, our food systems, and the policies that affect them both.
Hear Kathy’s thoughts on the future of food relief on our podcast, Stick a Fork in It: Contributing to the Community with Chrissy Lewis and Kathy Castor
Glendine, Feeding Tampa Bay neighbor
Inspiring us at every turn, Glendine reminds us all that a life full of love is a life well-lived. She constantly strives to leave every situation better than she found it and forms a lasting impression on anyone who knows her.
See for yourself - hear Glendine’s story on YouTube channel
Ragan McGillis, Feeding Pinellas Empowerment Center Manager, Feeding Tampa Bay
Charged with building out the curriculum of the Feeding Pinellas Empowerment Center, Ragan rose to the challenge --bringing adult education and language classes, hygiene and laundry services, and medical screenings to the on-site location, to name a few.
Learn more as Ragan explains the future of hunger relief on our blog: It Takes More Than Food to Fight Hunger
Carmela, FRESHforce graduate, Feeding Tampa Bay
When Carmela’s school closed suddenly, she didn’t let that stop her from investing in her education. Her dedication to the culinary arts and tenacity to share her craft led her to our FRESHforce workforce development program, and eventually to a job at the Blind Tiger Cafe.
Hear how Carmela’s journey unfolded on our YouTube channel.
These women, and many more, help shape the climate of our world today and pave the path for the possibilities of tomorrow. Share their stories and join us in celebrating all of the women in our world here at Feeding Tampa Bay.