Tampa Community Steps Up with Feeding Tampa Bay on 'Kindness Day'
In a show of generosity and compassion, the Tampa Bay area came together to support Feeding Tampa Bay during WFLA's Kindness Day. The non-profit organization, which has been working tirelessly to provide food assistance to those in need, was at the forefront of this year's event.
According to Feeding Tampa Bay CEO Thomas Mantz, the partnership with WFLA has been instrumental in collecting a significant amount of donations for the charity. "It's hard to imagine how much food has been collected," he said. "This has been a terrific partnership between us and the station."
The donation drive, which took place on Friday, Dec. 5 from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., provided an opportunity for anyone in the community to contribute, whether it was a small or large amount.
Mantz emphasized the importance of Kindness Day, stating that "it's about the generosity." He noted that Feeding Tampa Bay has been ramping up its efforts to help families in need, particularly during difficult times such as the government shutdown.
"Challenges in our neighbors' homes are greater today than they were a year ago, two years ago, even five years ago," Mantz said. "Getting involved and connected with our neighbors, especially on Kindness Day, makes it easier to cover more needs that may be overlooked."
Mantz's message is clear: kindness matters. "Let's be kind to each other. Let's make sure we look after each other. You know, make your community better for you being in it," he said.
The impact of this year's Kindness Day event will be felt by Feeding Tampa Bay and the families they serve. As Mantz so aptly put it, kindness can have a profound effect when done collectively.
In a show of generosity and compassion, the Tampa Bay area came together to support Feeding Tampa Bay during WFLA's Kindness Day. The non-profit organization, which has been working tirelessly to provide food assistance to those in need, was at the forefront of this year's event.
According to Feeding Tampa Bay CEO Thomas Mantz, the partnership with WFLA has been instrumental in collecting a significant amount of donations for the charity. "It's hard to imagine how much food has been collected," he said. "This has been a terrific partnership between us and the station."
The donation drive, which took place on Friday, Dec. 5 from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., provided an opportunity for anyone in the community to contribute, whether it was a small or large amount.
Mantz emphasized the importance of Kindness Day, stating that "it's about the generosity." He noted that Feeding Tampa Bay has been ramping up its efforts to help families in need, particularly during difficult times such as the government shutdown.
"Challenges in our neighbors' homes are greater today than they were a year ago, two years ago, even five years ago," Mantz said. "Getting involved and connected with our neighbors, especially on Kindness Day, makes it easier to cover more needs that may be overlooked."
Mantz's message is clear: kindness matters. "Let's be kind to each other. Let's make sure we look after each other. You know, make your community better for you being in it," he said.
The impact of this year's Kindness Day event will be felt by Feeding Tampa Bay and the families they serve. As Mantz so aptly put it, kindness can have a profound effect when done collectively.
I love how the whole Tampa community came together to show some serious kindness! Feeding Tampa Bay is an amazing org that does so much good work, and it's awesome to see people from all walks of life coming together to support them. 
The fact that WFLA partnered with them on Kindness Day just shows you how far a little bit of media love can go in making a difference. 
And let's be real, who doesn't need a reminder that kindness matters? 
It's so easy to get caught up in our own stuff and forget about the people around us, but this event is like a big ol' slap on the wrist from Mother Nature saying "Hey, pay attention!" 
Anyway, I'm all for it! Let's keep spreading that kindness and making our communities better places to live. 
I'm actually pretty stoked to see people like them coming together in the community. It's heartwarming to know that there are still good souls out there willing to lend a helping hand. Feeding Tampa Bay is doing some amazing work and it's awesome that they have WFLA on board for support. 
The fact that thousands of pounds of food were collected in just one day is pretty incredible. It's also nice to know that the CEO, Thomas Mantz, is passionate about highlighting the importance of kindness in our daily lives. 
Feeding Tampa Bay is truly living its best life right now 
I THINK KINDNESS DAY SHOULD BE EVERY DAY, YOU KNOW?! 
just saw that 500k people are currently without power in Florida due to the winter storm 
poor timing for Kindness Day, am I right? 
at least Feeding Tampa Bay got some support from WFLA, but it's just not a perfect solution. Did you see the pics of the homeless ppl freezing on the streets? 
not exactly what 'Kindness Day' is supposed to be about...
No need for some big event or charity drive, just being considerate and helping those in need can make a huge difference. We should start small too, like holding the door open for someone behind you or offering a smile to a stranger. That's what Kindness Day is all about – it's not just one day, but a mindset shift. 
So let's take the lessons from this event and make kindness a part of our daily lives. We got this! 
. It's heartwarming to see a whole community come together for a good cause. I mean, who doesn't love a good ol' fashioned food drive? 
. I just wish more people would take notice of what's goin' on and lend a hand whenever they can 
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! And Thomas Mantz is so right, kindness does matter. We need more people like him spreading love and positivity wherever they go 
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Let's keep spreading kindness and being there for each other, that's what it's all about 
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. and honestly, kindness matters! 
it's all about looking out for each other and making our communities better places to live 
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. Thomas Mantz is totally right, kindness really does make a difference when we all chip in 
It's not just about throwing some food at the problem, it's about building connections and making our communities better for everyone