COVID-19

Publix Charities donates $1 million to food banks to help during coronavirus pandemic

Publix Charities donates $1 million to food banks to help during coronavirus pandemic 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank

Publix Charities is donating $1 million to Feeding America member food banks including the Harry Chapin Food Bank in Fort Myers.

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Food banks see decline in donations as shoppers clear grocery stores shelves

Food banks see decline in donations as shoppers clear grocery stores shelves 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank

Harry Chapin Food Bank President and CEO Richard LeBer said, even before the coronavirus hit “we were feeding about 28,000 families every week. With the coronavirus hitting, we expect the…

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Nonprofit provides free meals in Tice community

Nonprofit provides free meals in Tice community 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank

Volunteers at San Martin de Porres Ministry in Tice is hoping to change some of the hardships community members are experiencing with the help of the Harry Chapin Food Bank…

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Harry Chapin Food Bank efforts amid coronavirus impacts in SWFL

Harry Chapin Food Bank efforts amid coronavirus impacts in SWFL 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank

Southwest Florida’s largest hunger relief network, Harry Chapin, is helping the fight against local coronavirus impacts.

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Harry Chapin Food Bank seeking donations, volunteers to help local food insecurity

Harry Chapin Food Bank seeking donations, volunteers to help local food insecurity 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank

Southwest Florida’s largest hunger relief network, Harry Chapin, is helping the fight against local coronavirus impacts. Throughout the year, they help more than 150 partner agencies covering Lee, Hendry, Collier,…

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Harry Chapin Food Bank organizing emergency mobile pantry for families in need

Harry Chapin Food Bank organizing emergency mobile pantry for families in need 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank

The Harry Chapin Food Bank is organizing an emergency mobile pantry to help feed people during the coronavirus pandemic. Food is being boxed up and will be shipped off to…

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SWFL Food Bank Preparing For Food Insecurity Uptick During COVID-19 Outbreak

SWFL Food Bank Preparing For Food Insecurity Uptick During COVID-19 Outbreak 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank

As empty shelves become a more familiar sight during the COVID-19 outbreak, and more people are out of work due to social distancing, the Harry Chapin Food Bank is facing some challenges…

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Harry Chapin Food Bank prioritizes mobile pantries during coronavirus pandemic

Harry Chapin Food Bank prioritizes mobile pantries during coronavirus pandemic 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank

Employees at Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida are preparing mobile units to serve even more people during this time of need, but it will be done a little…

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‘Uncharted waters’: Collier, Lee county nonprofits scramble to figure out what’s needed, how to help as coronavirus landscape shifts hourly

‘Uncharted waters’: Collier, Lee county nonprofits scramble to figure out what’s needed, how to help as coronavirus landscape shifts hourly 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank

Harry Chapin Food Bank, which feeds nearly 30,000 people a week in Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry and Lee counties, is maximizing social distancing, said Richard LeBer, CEO and president. Work…

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Harry Chapin Food Bank prepares for possible increased demand

Harry Chapin Food Bank prepares for possible increased demand 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank

The coronavirus is putting a strain on people around the United States, with many being forced to stay home from work and school, places they depend on for paychecks and…

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