COVID-19

March to a Million Meals: The pandemic has increased food insecurity in Southwest Florida

March to a Million Meals: The pandemic has increased food insecurity in Southwest Florida 1083 610 Harry Chapin Food Bank

Rising unemployment rates and an increased cost of living, which has been exacerbated by the pandemic, have all created this growing amount of food insecurity in Southwest Florida.

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Copperleaf residents raise money for the Harry Chapin Food Bank

Copperleaf residents raise money for the Harry Chapin Food Bank 1082 608 Harry Chapin Food Bank

Over the weekend, the Copperleaf community in Estero got started with a walk, bringing in $34,500.

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Harry Chapin Food Bank distributing gift cards, not turkeys this Thanksgiving

Harry Chapin Food Bank distributing gift cards, not turkeys this Thanksgiving 1470 824 Harry Chapin Food Bank

This Thanksgiving is going to be anything but traditional. And with so many families in need this holiday season, the Harry Chapin Food Bank is changing how it will be…

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Publix donates $100,000 to Harry Chapin Food Bank as pandemic lingers

Publix donates $100,000 to Harry Chapin Food Bank as pandemic lingers 2560 1562 Harry Chapin Food Bank

Piles of boxes, long lines and empty trunks were just waiting to be filled with food on Tuesday.

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Harry Chapin Food Bank mobile pantry schedule, week of July 20

Harry Chapin Food Bank mobile pantry schedule, week of July 20 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank

The Harry Chapin Food Bank will be providing free food at these locations from July 20 to July 25.

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Volunteers feed families in Dunbar; how you can help

Volunteers feed families in Dunbar; how you can help 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank

Volunteers at the Harry Chapin Food Bank are working to feed families in Southwest Florida, but are enough resources available?

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Harry Chapin Food bank rises to meet heightened challenge of hunger

Harry Chapin Food bank rises to meet heightened challenge of hunger 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank

When it comes to rallying support for families coping with heightened food insecurity during the COVID-19 crisis, the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida has not backed down from…

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Harry Chapin Food Bank mobile pantry schedule, week of July 13

Harry Chapin Food Bank mobile pantry schedule, week of July 13 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank

The Harry Chapin Food Bank will be providing free food at these locations from July 13 to July 18.

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SWFL nonprofits continue to support families with food insecurity, numbers rising

SWFL nonprofits continue to support families with food insecurity, numbers rising 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank

“There’s a lot of need out there,” said Richard LeBer, the president and CEO of Harry Chapin. “There’s a lot of families, especially families with kids.”

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Food banks still seeing increased demand as pandemic rages on

Food banks still seeing increased demand as pandemic rages on 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank

Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, the Harry Chapin Food Bank has seen the need for donations rise by 40%, as people continue facing financial hardship due to the…

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