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Harry Chapin Food Bank distributes millions of meals in SWFL with the help of volunteers

Harry Chapin Food Bank distributes millions of meals in SWFL with the help of volunteers 1876 1020 Harry Chapin Food Bank

The Harry Chapin Food Bank has distributed more than one-and-a-half million pounds of food in the last week alone. More than 300 volunteers showed up to help stuff an assembly…

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Calling all Changemakers

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We’re looking for volunteers to help register individuals and families who attend our Fulfill Mobile Pantry distribution. Registration information is used by Harry Chapin Food Bank when applying for grants…

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Together, we can fight summer hunger.

Together, we can fight summer hunger. 2624 1368 Harry Chapin Food Bank

The sweet sounds of summer vacation are echoing throughout Southwest Florida. Children’s laughter fills the air as they scoot down playground slides and swing from monkey bars. Their happy cheers…

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Southwest Florida food banks need help feeding inflation-impacted families

Southwest Florida food banks need help feeding inflation-impacted families 1024 534 Harry Chapin Food Bank

More and more families need help putting food on the table as inflation soars worldwide, and food banks are feeling the pressure to keep up.

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Letter Carriers “Stamp Out Hunger” Food Drive

Letter Carriers “Stamp Out Hunger” Food Drive 657 419 Harry Chapin Food Bank

After a two-year hiatus, the Letter Carrier Food Drive will be held on Saturday, May 14. Letter carriers in Lee County are gearing up for the 30th annual food drive,…

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St. John’s Episcopal Church Challenge Grant

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Have you seen the drastic increase in the price of gas? Are you noticing that each trip to the grocery store costs much more than it did a few months…

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Copperleaf residents walk to raise $80K for Harry Chapin Food Bank

Copperleaf residents walk to raise $80K for Harry Chapin Food Bank 1374 774 Harry Chapin Food Bank

Some people in Southwest Florida need help to feed their families because of the ongoing pandemic. As many as 25 to 30% more people are turning to food pantries to…

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March to a Million Meals: What’s inside a Harry Chapin Food Bank meal kit?

March to a Million Meals: What’s inside a Harry Chapin Food Bank meal kit? 768 437 Harry Chapin Food Bank

Throughout the month of February, WINK News is marching toward the month of March with a goal of helping provide one million meals to Southwest Floridians.

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Harry Chapin Food Bank challenged to raise $350k to help feed senior citizens

Harry Chapin Food Bank challenged to raise $350k to help feed senior citizens 1068 601 Harry Chapin Food Bank

In order to receive the money from the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation, Harry Chapin Food Bank needs to raise $350,000 for the senior feeding program by June 30, 2022.

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A mobile pantry driver learns that the little things can truly make someone’s day

A mobile pantry driver learns that the little things can truly make someone’s day 874 571 Harry Chapin Food Bank

“When I see people’s emotions to the kindness of the food bank and the volunteers, it doesn’t go away after you’ve been there a long time.”

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