We’re prepared to serve our community.

Your food bank is closely monitoring Hurricane Milton. We are prepared to respond with food, water, and essentials for our neighbors.

Our Fulfill mobile pantry distributions will continue through tomorrow afternoon. 

Our mission is to lead our community in the fight to end hunger.

Take Action

Harry Chapin Food Bank feeds a quarter of a million people each month in our five-county footprint. We serve Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry and Lee counties. Here are three ways you can help us lead our community in the fight to end hunger.

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Harry Chapin Food Bank Mobilizes Mobile Distribution Centers Ahead of Hurricane Milton 1500 1125 Harry Chapin Food Bank

Harry Chapin Food Bank Mobilizes Mobile Distribution Centers Ahead of Hurricane Milton

As we prepare for Hurricane Milton to make landfall later this week, we assure you that your food bank is taking every necessary step to…

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September is Hunger Action Month

Every September, communities across the country come together for Hunger Action Month, a national campaign launched by Feeding America in 2008 to raise awareness and…

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Americans are skipping meals due to grocery costs

The inability to afford groceries could be impacting people’s mental health, as 21% reported feeling ashamed about their inability to afford groceries.

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USDA Nondiscrimination Statement

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits.  Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.  Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

 

(1)          mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

1400 Independence Avenue, SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;

(2)          fax: (202) 690-7442; or

(3)          email: program.intake@usda.gov.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.