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September is Hunger Action Month
September is Hunger Action Month 1594 1262 Harry Chapin Food Bank

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 inspire action against hunger. This…

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Americans are skipping meals due to grocery costs
Americans are skipping meals due to grocery costs 960 640 Harry Chapin Food Bank

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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Our Impact Report
Our Impact Report 960 640 Harry Chapin Food Bank

Our 2023 impact report is now available, highlighting Harry Chapin Food Bank’s impact in Southwest Florida and outlines the tangible changes we’ve made together. Together, we reflect on a year…

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The Harry Chapin ‘Fresh Force’ mobile market experience
The Harry Chapin ‘Fresh Force’ mobile market experience 675 400 Harry Chapin Food Bank

The mobile grocery experience will drive to “food deserts” in Southwest Florida and establish a condensed version of a supermarket for people to shop at. The truck has all types…

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Passionate entrepreneur on a fight against hunger
Passionate entrepreneur on a fight against hunger 1200 630 Harry Chapin Food Bank

Stuart Haniff has been on a mission to end hunger after learning an important lesson from his father at a young age. If he doesn’t do it, then who will?

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Punta Gorda Hurricane Relief & Food Drive
Punta Gorda Hurricane Relief & Food Drive 1048 696 Harry Chapin Food Bank

Last year’s Pub Crawl raised 7,484 pounds of food during the 2½-hour event. This year, Mr. Colgan hopes to top that, since the concert and food drive run a full…

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Heartache and hope for the holidays after Hurricane Ian
Heartache and hope for the holidays after Hurricane Ian 2560 1440 Harry Chapin Food Bank

Heartache is omnipresent in Southwest Florida and so is hunger. The Harry Chapin Food Bank has seen a dramatic increase in need from people who have never relied on assistance.

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Copperleaf residents walk to raise $80K for Harry Chapin Food Bank
Copperleaf residents walk to raise $80K for Harry Chapin Food Bank 1374 774 Harry Chapin Food Bank

Some people in Southwest Florida need help to feed their families because of the ongoing pandemic. As many as 25 to 30% more people are turning to food pantries to…

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March to a Million Meals: What’s inside a Harry Chapin Food Bank meal kit?
March to a Million Meals: What’s inside a Harry Chapin Food Bank meal kit? 768 437 Harry Chapin Food Bank

Throughout the month of February, WINK News is marching toward the month of March with a goal of helping provide one million meals to Southwest Floridians.

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Harry Chapin Food Bank challenged to raise $350k to help feed senior citizens
Harry Chapin Food Bank challenged to raise $350k to help feed senior citizens 1068 601 Harry Chapin Food Bank

In order to receive the money from the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation, Harry Chapin Food Bank needs to raise $350,000 for the senior feeding program by June 30, 2022.

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