When Mandy Cloninger walks into Meals On Wheels of Tampa this December, she will be stepping into a legacy half a century in the making.
The nonprofit just celebrated its 50th anniversary, marking five decades of service to homebound residents and seniors across Tampa Bay. At the same event, the organization announced Cloninger as its next chief executive officer.
She will succeed Steve King, who is retiring after 20 years of leadership that transformed the privately funded mission into one of Tampa’s most trusted lifelines. King leaves behind a record of growth and community engagement that redefined what local service can look like.
A career built on purpose
Cloninger is no stranger to that kind of work. Her career has been shaped by a purposeful approach, persistence and a profound understanding of how food brings people together…