By Sarah Wiemert, Healthy St. Pete Planner II For the month of August, Healthy St. Pete is partnering with The Kind Mouse to host their annual back-to-school food drive! The Kind Mouse has been delivering food to children through schools, after-school programs, and organizations that reach kids since 2012. Recently, the organization was awarded a $10,000 grant through the Community Food Grant program to support their operations in Healthy Food Priority Areas throughout the City of St. Petersburg. Childhood food access is
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