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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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Feeding Southwest Florida drive set for Saturday at Publix markets
Feeding Southwest Florida drive set for Saturday at Publix markets 759 465 Harry Chapin Food Bank

There are 62 Publix Super Markets in Lee, Collier and Charlotte counties, and this Saturday they will have one main focus: the Feeding Southwest Florida food drive from 9 a.m.…

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Rotary clubs donate refrigerated truck to food bank
Rotary clubs donate refrigerated truck to food bank 559 331 Harry Chapin Food Bank

The Harry Chapin Food Bank is usually the one collecting and distributing donations. But Tuesday they got one of their own. 28 rotary clubs from across Southwest Florida came together to help…

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Harry Chapin Food Bank shows you where Giving Tuesday money goes
Harry Chapin Food Bank shows you where Giving Tuesday money goes 1053 590 Harry Chapin Food Bank

Giving Tuesday is just about over, but it is never too late to donate to your favorite charity. A question many people have is where exactly does the money and…

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Give Thanks: Harry Chapin Food Bank
Give Thanks: Harry Chapin Food Bank 833 488 Harry Chapin Food Bank

People at the Harry Chapin Food Bank work very hard around this time of year. Here’s a look at what they are thankful for this Thanksgiving.

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Fox 4 and Scripps Howard Foundation give back
Fox 4 and Scripps Howard Foundation give back 1280 720 Harry Chapin Food Bank

Leaders from the Scripps Howard Foundation and Fox 4 News visit two community organizations in Fort Myers on Monday to get a closer look at their contributions to the Southwest…

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Harry Chapin Food Bank partners with Lee County school cafeterias
Harry Chapin Food Bank partners with Lee County school cafeterias 2048 1365 Harry Chapin Food Bank

Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida is telling the School District of Lee County if food is untouched at its school not to throw it away. Harry Chapin Food…

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