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March to a Million Meals: Need for food increasing in SWFL
March to a Million Meals: Need for food increasing in SWFL 1080 609 Harry Chapin Food Bank

One recently-retired couple yesterday says it’s been hard adjusting to life without an income since they moved to Southwest Florida, which is why they’ve relied on these food pantries throughout…

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Southwest Floridians finding themselves poorer despite working harder
Southwest Floridians finding themselves poorer despite working harder 1915 1058 Harry Chapin Food Bank

Randalynn and Fritz Cloege, who volunteer at Harry Chapin Foodbank say they’ve seen changes in who shows up – and what they say- at the food bank’s mobile food pantries.

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March to a Million Meals: The pandemic has increased food insecurity in Southwest Florida
March to a Million Meals: The pandemic has increased food insecurity in Southwest Florida 1083 610 Harry Chapin Food Bank

Rising unemployment rates and an increased cost of living, which has been exacerbated by the pandemic, have all created this growing amount of food insecurity in Southwest Florida.

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Copperleaf residents raise money for the Harry Chapin Food Bank
Copperleaf residents raise money for the Harry Chapin Food Bank 1082 608 Harry Chapin Food Bank

Over the weekend, the Copperleaf community in Estero got started with a walk, bringing in $34,500.

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Harry Chapin Food Bank distributing gift cards, not turkeys this Thanksgiving
Harry Chapin Food Bank distributing gift cards, not turkeys this Thanksgiving 1470 824 Harry Chapin Food Bank

This Thanksgiving is going to be anything but traditional. And with so many families in need this holiday season, the Harry Chapin Food Bank is changing how it will be…

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6 Food Banks Helping Americans In Need
6 Food Banks Helping Americans In Need 1186 670 Harry Chapin Food Bank

Despite America’s enormous prosperity, many of its people still struggle with hunger.

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Publix donates $100,000 to Harry Chapin Food Bank as pandemic lingers
Publix donates $100,000 to Harry Chapin Food Bank as pandemic lingers 2560 1562 Harry Chapin Food Bank

Piles of boxes, long lines and empty trunks were just waiting to be filled with food on Tuesday.

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Harry Chapin Food Bank mobile pantry schedule, week of July 20
Harry Chapin Food Bank mobile pantry schedule, week of July 20 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank

The Harry Chapin Food Bank will be providing free food at these locations from July 20 to July 25.

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Volunteers feed families in Dunbar; how you can help
Volunteers feed families in Dunbar; how you can help 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank

Volunteers at the Harry Chapin Food Bank are working to feed families in Southwest Florida, but are enough resources available?

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Harry Chapin Food bank rises to meet heightened challenge of hunger
Harry Chapin Food bank rises to meet heightened challenge of hunger 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank

When it comes to rallying support for families coping with heightened food insecurity during the COVID-19 crisis, the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida has not backed down from…

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