Speak Up for Healthy Food Access in Jordan Park

As the St. Petersburg City Council finalizes its FY2026 budget, we’re calling on local advocates to urge council members to fund one key investment—a Groceries on the Go stop in Jordan Park. This initiative could make a meaningful impact on food access in the community. Click to learn more and take action.As the St. Petersburg City Council finalizes its Fiscal Year 2026 budget, we’re calling on local advocates to help ensure Jordan Park isn’t left behind. We’re urging council members to include funding for one key investment: a Groceries on the Go stop in Jordan Park.

This funding would bring fresh fruits and vegetables directly to residents twice a month—making healthy food more accessible for families, seniors, and SNAP participants.

Groceries on the Go, a mobile grocery service from Feeding Tampa Bay, delivers affordable, nutritious food to neighborhoods with limited access. It’s a proven solution that helps people shop close to home and eat healthier.

How You Can Help

Your voice matters. Here are three ways to take action:

• Email the St. Petersburg City Council to support funding for Groceries on the Go in Jordan Park. Send your message today!
• Join us on September 11 and/or 25 at public hearings on the city budget and advocate for food access. Learn more and sign up here!
• Tell us your story—why healthy food access matters to you or your community. Share your experience here.

Why Jordan Park?

Jordan Park is a historic African American housing development in South St. Petersburg. Built between 1939 and 1941, it was the city’s first public housing complex for African Americans. Today, it includes 260 units, with 60 designated for seniors.

According to the USDA Food Access Atlas, Jordan Park is located in a low-income area where residents live more than a mile from the nearest supermarket. That distance can be a major barrier—especially for those without reliable transportation.

The need is real. The 2022 U.S. Census reports that 24,830 people in the Jordan Park zip code live in poverty, and 1,461 households rely on SNAP benefits to help feed their families.

Let’s Make a Difference

Everyone deserves access to fresh, affordable food. With your help, we can bring Groceries on the Go to Jordan Park and support a healthier future for our neighbors.

Let’s make sure Jordan Park is not left behind.