Building the Hunger Action Center
Harry Chapin Food Bank is building a new home for hunger relief in Fort Myers. With your support, the Hunger Action Center will help us provide more nutritious food to neighbors across Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry and Lee counties.
Our Vision
A Vision for Ending Hunger in Southwest Florida
Rising living costs, natural disasters and economic uncertainty have left too many families in our community struggling to put food on the table. Harry Chapin Food Bank is on a mission to ensure no one in our region goes hungry.
The new Hunger Action Center is our answer to growing need: a relief hub that expands access to nutritious food and helps neighbors address the root causes of hunger. With your support, we can build a stronger, hunger-free future for generations.
The Need
Why We Need Your Support
The Face of Hunger Has Changed
More families and individuals, many working full-time jobs, are facing food insecurity, including hospitality workers, healthcare professionals and first responders. Many are seeking help for the first time.
Need Keeps Growing
Demand for food assistance in our community continues to rise year after year.
The Time to Act Is Now
Our current warehouse limits how quickly we can grow to meet rising need. The Hunger Action Center is an investment in Southwest Florida, safeguarding our community against hunger for generations to come.
Feeding Our Neighbors in FY2026
These are Harry Chapin Food Bank's current impact figures across our existing programs and partners, not results from the Hunger Action Center, which is still under construction.
40 million
Pounds Distributed
33.4 million
Meals Provided to Neighbors
161
Partner Agencies
Reporting period: FY2026.
A New Era in Fighting Hunger
What the Hunger Action Center Will Make Possible
The Hunger Action Center is more than a building. It is a critical step toward a more resilient community, equipping us to fight hunger now and for decades to come.
Increased Food Distribution
More space to receive, sort and distribute food, so we can reach more neighbors as need grows.
Enhanced Storage
Additional cold and dry storage to hold more food, keep it organized and move it out faster.
Neighborhood Choice Pantry
A dignified, shopping-style experience where neighbors can choose fresh produce, proteins and other groceries.
Community Support Services
Dedicated space for services that help neighbors address the root causes of hunger.
Improved Volunteer Experience
Comfortable, flexible workspaces that support productivity and food safety.
Sustainability & Preparedness
Built for efficiency and readiness, so we can respond quickly when disaster strikes.
Strategic Location
Located near I-75 and State Road 82 to support faster, broader food distribution across our five-county region.
Progress
Construction Is Under Way
The Hunger Action Center is taking shape in Fort Myers.
Help Build a Hunger-Free Future
Your generosity is essential to bringing the Hunger Action Center to life and serving more neighbors across our five-county footprint.
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