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Food Bank launches mobile pantry to help those suffering economic impacts of red tide

Food Bank launches mobile pantry to help those suffering economic impacts of red tide 150 150 Harry Chapin Food Bank

The Harry Chapin Food Bank is reaching out to help those who have been economically impacted by the toxic algae blanketing beaches, killing sea life, and devastating tourism.  The food…

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Harry Chapin Food Bank will hold mobile pantries at four back-to-school open houses

Harry Chapin Food Bank will hold mobile pantries at four back-to-school open houses 150 150 Harry Chapin Food Bank

The Harry Chapin Food Bank will hold mobile pantries at four upcoming back-to-school open houses Aug. 7 through Aug. 9. About two-thirds of schoolchildren in Southwest Florida public schools are…

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Harry Chapin Food Bank builds a new program to honor “Superstar” supporters

Harry Chapin Food Bank builds a new program to honor “Superstar” supporters 150 150 Harry Chapin Food Bank

The Harry Chapin Food Bank invites your business, community group or school to become part of our new Superstar Wall. We’re designating a wall at the food bank’s Fort Myers…

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The Harry Chapin Food Bank eliminates fees, investing in its partner agencies

The Harry Chapin Food Bank eliminates fees, investing in its partner agencies 150 150 Harry Chapin Food Bank

The Harry Chapin Food Bank is announcing a move that will help its partner agencies save money and enhance their services. As of July 1, the start of the food…

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Press release: Harry Chapin Food Bank to benefit from CenturyLink Campaign to Fight Hunger

Press release: Harry Chapin Food Bank to benefit from CenturyLink Campaign to Fight Hunger 150 150 Harry Chapin Food Bank

The Harry Chapin Food Bank has been selected as a local beneficiary of the global CenturyLink Campaign to Fight Hunger, a virtual food drive which runs now through June 15.…

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Charity Watchdog awards Harry Chapin Food Bank Ninth Consecutive Four-Star Rating

Charity Watchdog awards Harry Chapin Food Bank Ninth Consecutive Four-Star Rating 150 150 Harry Chapin Food Bank

The Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida has earned a four-star rating from Charity Navigator, the nation’s leading nonprofit watchdog organization, for the ninth consecutive time. “This is our…

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New Anti-Hunger Task Force formed in Charlotte County by the Harry Chapin Food Bank

New Anti-Hunger Task Force formed in Charlotte County by the Harry Chapin Food Bank 150 150 Harry Chapin Food Bank

The Harry Chapin Food Bank has formed a new collaboration aimed at fighting hunger in Charlotte County, including some of its partner agencies, other nonprofit organizations, government and law enforcement…

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Community delivers in Letter Carriers “Stamp Out Hunger” Food Drive

Community delivers in Letter Carriers “Stamp Out Hunger” Food Drive 150 150 Harry Chapin Food Bank

The power of people coming together for a common cause – helping those who are hungry – was evident Saturday, as our community donated a preliminary 210,250 pounds of food…

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Tomorrow’s the day we #StampOutHunger!

Tomorrow’s the day we #StampOutHunger! 150 150 Harry Chapin Food Bank

The 26th annual National Association of Letter Carriers Food Drive is Saturday, May 12. That means it’s time to fill your food drive plastic bag, left in your mailbox this…

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Volunteer food sorters and drivers needed to help Stamp Out Hunger May 12

Volunteer food sorters and drivers needed to help Stamp Out Hunger May 12 150 150 Harry Chapin Food Bank

The Letter Carriers’ National #StampOutHunger Food Drive is Saturday, May 12, and the Harry Chapin Food Bank invites residents to support the goal of feeding those in need. Letter carriers…

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