Every Thanksgiving season MidPoint spotlights issues of food insecurity and we always look for “the helpers.” The crew from Meals on Wheels Tampa, Cindy Vann, and Erica Leigh, and MOW super-volunteer Rebecca Fiore joined us to hear all about their efforts to feed hungry homebound seniors. You can help too. Tune in to find out how.
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