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Pandemic creates financial burden for hundreds in Collier County

Pandemic creates financial burden for hundreds in Collier County 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank

So many Southwest Florida families are under a tremendous financial burden that local charities can hardly keep up with the demand.

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Harry Chapin mobile pantry schedule, week of April 13

Harry Chapin mobile pantry schedule, week of April 13 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank

The Harry Chapin Food Bank will be providing free food at these locations from April 13 to April 17.

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Event giving produce raises money for Harry Chapin Food Bank

Event giving produce raises money for Harry Chapin Food Bank 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank

The Farming it Forward event in Naples raised $2,500 for Harry Chapin Food Bank.

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Collier County food bank mobile drive-thru to feed 500 families

Collier County food bank mobile drive-thru to feed 500 families 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank

Harry Chapin Food Bank volunteers are working together with The Boys and Girls Club to feed hundreds of families in need. The mobile drive-through located at 7500 Davis Boulevard opened…

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SWFL food banks support community and seek community support

SWFL food banks support community and seek community support 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank

“Hunger, a lot of times, it’s a budgetary issue for people,” said Richard LeBer, the president and CEO of Harry Chapin Food Bank. “If you have been laid off, if…

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Charlotte County parents line up for curbside assistance

Charlotte County parents line up for curbside assistance 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank

Although distribution didn’t begin until 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, parents of students in Charlotte County Head Start programs were lined up at the Baker Center in Punta Gorda by 9:30…

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Harry Chapin Food Bank, Yah-Yah Girls partner to offer help to the community

Harry Chapin Food Bank, Yah-Yah Girls partner to offer help to the community 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank

Too many families are wondering where their next meal will come from, mostly because of the tens of thousands of people who suddenly lost their jobs.

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As Unemployment Spikes Food Insecurity Grows

As Unemployment Spikes Food Insecurity Grows 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank

We find out how the response to the new coronavirus has impacted its operations with its president and CEO, Richard LeBer.

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Local farms help stock produce at Harry Chapin Food Bank

Local farms help stock produce at Harry Chapin Food Bank 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank

Normally, the food bank gets a lot of their food and shelf-stable items from grocery stores, but at this point, a good chunk of food stores in Southwest Florida are cleaned…

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Harry Chapin begins a drive-thru distribution

Harry Chapin begins a drive-thru distribution 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank

Instead of people lining up to get food, they will now stay in the safety of their own cars.

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