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Passionate entrepreneur on a fight against hunger

Passionate entrepreneur on a fight against hunger 1200 630 Harry Chapin Food Bank

Stuart 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?

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Hunger Action Month

Hunger Action Month 1540 1166 Harry Chapin Food Bank

This September, join us in recognizing Hunger Action Month – a dedicated time to mobilize our community against hunger. Harry Chapin Food Bank plays a pivotal role, supporting a quarter…

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Transform Summer from the Hungriest to the Healthiest season of all

Transform Summer from the Hungriest to the Healthiest season of all 780 500 Harry Chapin Food Bank

Imagine a child like Mia, who has counted down the final days of the school year and the start of her summer vacation. She eagerly awaits the longer, sunshine-filled and…

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Food Should NOT Be An Impossible Choice

Food Should NOT Be An Impossible Choice 2000 1296 Harry Chapin Food Bank

Can I buy food for my family or pay this month’s rent? If I eat smaller portions, could I afford the electric bill? Do I skip a few meals to…

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Six Months Since Hurricane Ian

Six Months Since Hurricane Ian 7875 5253 Harry Chapin Food Bank

It has been six months since Hurricane Ian made landfall in Southwest Florida, hammering our coastal communities with deadly and destructive storm surge, winds and rain that forever changed our…

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Punta Gorda Hurricane Relief & Food Drive

Punta Gorda Hurricane Relief & Food Drive 1048 696 Harry Chapin Food Bank

Last 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…

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DOUBLE the impact of your gift today

DOUBLE the impact of your gift today 1000 629 Harry Chapin Food Bank

It’s time to DOUBLE the impact of your gift today! Your food bank is ringing in the New Year with a challenge grant from the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation.…

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Heartache and hope for the holidays after Hurricane Ian

Heartache and hope for the holidays after Hurricane Ian 2560 1440 Harry Chapin Food Bank

Heartache 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.

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This holiday season, Harry Chapin Food Bank is proud to serve as the safety net of the community

This holiday season, Harry Chapin Food Bank is proud to serve as the safety net of the community 1200 815 Harry Chapin Food Bank

So much has happened in the past 12 months. Southwest Florida has endured the pandemic, crippling inflation, rising prices, and most recently, the devastation of Hurricane Ian. Many of us…

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This year, things look a little different in our community

This year, things look a little different in our community 1700 897 Harry Chapin Food Bank

The Thanksgiving holiday is often marked by a feeling of togetherness, a time for loved ones to share honored traditions and meals from cherished recipes around the dining room table.…

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