COVID-19

SWFL food banks support community and seek community support

SWFL food banks support community and seek community support 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank

“Hunger, a lot of times, it’s a budgetary issue for people,” said Richard LeBer, the president and CEO of Harry Chapin Food Bank. “If you have been laid off, if…

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Charlotte County parents line up for curbside assistance

Charlotte County parents line up for curbside assistance 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank

Although distribution didn’t begin until 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, parents of students in Charlotte County Head Start programs were lined up at the Baker Center in Punta Gorda by 9:30…

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Harry Chapin Food Bank, Yah-Yah Girls partner to offer help to the community

Harry Chapin Food Bank, Yah-Yah Girls partner to offer help to the community 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank

Too many families are wondering where their next meal will come from, mostly because of the tens of thousands of people who suddenly lost their jobs.

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As Unemployment Spikes Food Insecurity Grows

As Unemployment Spikes Food Insecurity Grows 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank

We find out how the response to the new coronavirus has impacted its operations with its president and CEO, Richard LeBer.

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Local farms help stock produce at Harry Chapin Food Bank

Local farms help stock produce at Harry Chapin Food Bank 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank

Normally, the food bank gets a lot of their food and shelf-stable items from grocery stores, but at this point, a good chunk of food stores in Southwest Florida are cleaned…

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Harry Chapin begins a drive-thru distribution

Harry Chapin begins a drive-thru distribution 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank

Instead of people lining up to get food, they will now stay in the safety of their own cars.

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Donation helps SWFL food bank; credit union assists small businesses’ payrolls

Donation helps SWFL food bank; credit union assists small businesses’ payrolls 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank

In a time where every little bit helps, businesses are helping each other in big ways. Harry Chapin Food bank runs 12 mobile food pantries throughout Southwest Florida every week,…

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Harry Chapin Food Bank continues mobile pantries, needs help in effort

Harry Chapin Food Bank continues mobile pantries, needs help in effort 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank

Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida is working to help many people who don’t know where their next meal is coming from. The regional nonprofit set up mobile pantries…

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Harry Chapin Food Bank ramping up ways to get food to the hungry

Harry Chapin Food Bank ramping up ways to get food to the hungry 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank

Harry Chapin Food Bank (HCFB) is a light and a lifesaver to the hungry of their service area that covers Collier, Lee, Hendry, Charlotte and Glades Counties.

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Harry Chapin opens new drive-thru food distribution sites this week

Harry Chapin opens new drive-thru food distribution sites this week 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank

This week, new available resources are helping feed local families who are feeling the financial burdens of the coronavrius.

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