Grace's Pantry: Feeding Tampa's Seniors

0:00It's April 10th, I'm Cory with the story, and this is Tampa Bay News today, your AI-powered local news. Food pantries in the Tampa Bay area help folks in need, but transportation often gets in the way. Enter Grace's pantry, a family operation delivering groceries right to neighborhoods, especially for seniors in Pasco County. Grace Sepulveda kicked it off small in her own apartment complex with just a couple shelves of basics. Now, with her son, daughter-in-law, and a crew of volunteers, they scaled a big time thanks to donations and partners like feeding Tampa Bay. Seniors love it because it feels normal, like picking out their favorites instead of just handouts. That keeps their pride intact while making sure they eat well every single day. Each week, they roll into spots like the Hacienda Village Clubhouse, turning it into a pop-up market where people shop with help from volunteers, bagging their choices. This setup shows how one person's spark can feed a whole community, proving local hustle beats barriers every time.