The inability to afford groceries could be impacting people’s mental health, as 21% reported feeling ashamed about their inability to afford groceries.
read moreOur 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…
read moreThe 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…
read moreStuart 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?
read moreLast 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…
read moreHeartache 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.
read moreSome 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…
read moreThroughout 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.
read moreIn 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.
read more“When I see people’s emotions to the kindness of the food bank and the volunteers, it doesn’t go away after you’ve been there a long time.”
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