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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

St. John’s Episcopal Church Challenge Grant 2560 1448 Harry Chapin Food Bank

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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It’s #GivingTuesday

It’s #GivingTuesday 2774 1814 Harry Chapin Food Bank

Give the gift of nourishment this #GivingTuesday. Less than $5 will feed a family of four for a day.

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Pumpkin Pie Croissant Bread Pudding

Pumpkin Pie Croissant Bread Pudding 572 382 Harry Chapin Food Bank

INGREDIENTS 5 -7 day old good quality Croissants and depending on size 1/2 cup raisins or (1/2 cup chopped pecans is optional) 1-2 teaspoons dark rum 3 cups milk 1…

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Food is Love.

Food is Love. 1239 786 Harry Chapin Food Bank

Think about what happens around a dining room table, people gather, families gather. And at that table more than just food is shared, love is shared. People share their lives,…

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Hunger Action Day

Hunger Action Day 1200 630 Harry Chapin Food Bank

  In recognition of National Hunger Action Day, we proudly joined Publix Super Markets in a conversation around food insecurity. We are reminded of all the actions that make it…

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