Feeding Tampa Bay Rises to the Crisis of SNAP Disruption

The food assistance guides our attention to the looming challenge for the region’s workforce and families.

In the wake of the federal government shutdown, the Feeding Tampa Bay (FTB) is stepping into overdrive as more than half a million residents may lose access to food assistance in the coming days. This isn’t just a matter of empty shelves — it’s a seismic disruption of the local economy, workforce, and health systems.