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TECO has answered the call of an auctioneer 35 times this year, putting food on the table for thousands of hungry families through a partnership with Feeding Tampa Bay.
Hogs are purchased from a 4-H auction, supporting aspiring entrepreneurs throughout the community. Children use their earnings to expand agricultural expertise, save for college or support family.
The high-quality protein is then processed at local facilities, pouring back into locally owned businesses.
A triple win for three well-known, loved and respected community organizations, the utility company has pledged to go above and beyond to support families in the Tampa Bay area.
– Janelle Irwin, Florida Politics