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Local organizations working to bring fresh produce to food banks

Local organizations working to bring fresh produce to food banks 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank

Several local organizations are partnering to bring farm-fresh produce to the community.

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Online concert series with SWFL musicians raises money for food bank

Online concert series with SWFL musicians raises money for food bank 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank

Local musician “Gator Nate” performed a virtual concert to raise money for the mission at Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida Saturday.

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Local groups donate thousands to Southwest Florida food banks

Local groups donate thousands to Southwest Florida food banks 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank

Several groups are stepping up to support local food banks. Some digging into their own pockets to make donations.

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Satisfy the Hunger supports food banks and pantries that feed the hungry

Satisfy the Hunger supports food banks and pantries that feed the hungry 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank

Barbara Evans, chief development officer for Harry Chapin Food Bank says their ability to provide food relies squarely on their ability to raise the necessary funds.

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More food distributed during pandemic than hurricane relief

More food distributed during pandemic than hurricane relief 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank

The Harry Chapin Food Bank said they’re passing out at least 20 percent more food now than they would after a hurricane.

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Harry Chapin Food Bank mobile pantry schedule, week of April 27

Harry Chapin Food Bank mobile pantry schedule, week of April 27 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank

The Harry Chapin Food Bank will be providing free food at these locations from April 27 to May 1.

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State farmers adapt as their markets evaporate

State farmers adapt as their markets evaporate 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank

At the Harry Chapin Food Bank, like others in the state, demand has doubled as unemployment skyrockets, creating a frustrating irony, officials say: The most perishable produce — not these…

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SWFL Community Foundation helps raise emergency funds for local COVID-19 impacts

SWFL Community Foundation helps raise emergency funds for local COVID-19 impacts 1386 1030 Harry Chapin Food Bank

The emergency relief fund recently distributed $70,000 to several small, local non-profits serving on the front lines, like the Harry Chapin food bank.

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Immokalee residents get much needed relief from Harry Chapin Food Bank mobile pantry

Immokalee residents get much needed relief from Harry Chapin Food Bank mobile pantry 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank

Lillian Brooks, a volunteer for the Harry Chapin Food Bank helps put together bags of food for clients in Immokalee on Tuesday, April 21, 2020.

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Gateway resident trying to keep the Harry Chapin staff and volunteers safe

Gateway resident trying to keep the Harry Chapin staff and volunteers safe 1382 1028 Harry Chapin Food Bank

Lisa Petriccione has always carried on the family tradition of helping feed the hungry. Now she is on a mission to help keep those who distribute food for Harry Chapin…

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