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Hunger and COVID-19: SWFL food banks, pantries see up to triple-figure spikes in demand https://harrychapinfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/np-story.jpg 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank Harry Chapin Food Bank //harrychapinfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/hcfbhorizontal.png May 25, 2020 May 26, 2020

May 25, 2020

Hunger and COVID-19: SWFL food banks, pantries see up to triple-figure spikes in demand

On a recent day, thousands of people across Southwest Florida waited in long car lines for free groceries as food banks and pantries hustled to meet…

MAKING A DIFFERENCE https://harrychapinfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/fw.jpg 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank Harry Chapin Food Bank //harrychapinfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/hcfbhorizontal.png May 21, 2020 May 21, 2020

May 21, 2020

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Harry Chapin Food Bank addresses need with drive-thru food distributions

Harry Chapin Food Bank mobile pantry schedule, week of May 18 https://harrychapinfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/wink-april-19.jpg 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank Harry Chapin Food Bank //harrychapinfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/hcfbhorizontal.png May 18, 2020 May 18, 2020

May 18, 2020

Harry Chapin Food Bank mobile pantry schedule, week of May 18

The Harry Chapin Food Bank will be providing free food at these locations from May 18 to May 22.

In the community: Single mom of three trying to make ends meet in Immokalee https://harrychapinfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/np-may-11.jpg 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank Harry Chapin Food Bank //harrychapinfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/hcfbhorizontal.png May 12, 2020 May 12, 2020

May 12, 2020

In the community: Single mom of three trying to make ends meet in Immokalee

There are lots of wire fences and several “No Trespassing” signs. At the end of the road sits a pale lime green home,…

Millennium Physician Group Food Drive https://harrychapinfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/fox-4-may-10.jpg 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank Harry Chapin Food Bank //harrychapinfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/hcfbhorizontal.png May 10, 2020 May 11, 2020

May 10, 2020

Millennium Physician Group Food Drive

All donated items will be sent to the Harry Chapin Food Bank.

Harry Chapin Food Bank mobile pantry schedule, week of May 11 https://harrychapinfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/wink-april-19.jpg 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank Harry Chapin Food Bank //harrychapinfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/hcfbhorizontal.png May 10, 2020 May 11, 2020

May 10, 2020

Harry Chapin Food Bank mobile pantry schedule, week of May 11

The Harry Chapin Food Bank will be providing free food at these locations from May 11 to May 15.

Florida National Guardsmen deployed to help Harry Chapin Food Bank https://harrychapinfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/nbchcfb.jpg 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank Harry Chapin Food Bank //harrychapinfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/hcfbhorizontal.png May 7, 2020 May 8, 2020

May 7, 2020

Florida National Guardsmen deployed to help Harry Chapin Food Bank

Fifteen Florida National Guardsmen have been deployed to help the Harry Chapin Food Bank keep up with the increased demand during the coronavirus…

Hendry County food bank reports 20% increase in demand https://harrychapinfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/wink-may-8.jpg 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank Harry Chapin Food Bank //harrychapinfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/hcfbhorizontal.png May 6, 2020 May 11, 2020

May 6, 2020

Hendry County food bank reports 20% increase in demand

The Harry Chapin Food Bank in Hendry County said there has been a 20 percent increase there since the last time they offered…

Local organizations working to bring fresh produce to food banks https://harrychapinfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/may-5-fox.jpg 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank Harry Chapin Food Bank //harrychapinfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/hcfbhorizontal.png May 4, 2020 May 5, 2020

May 4, 2020

Local organizations working to bring fresh produce to food banks

Several local organizations are partnering to bring farm-fresh produce to the community.

Online concert series with SWFL musicians raises money for food bank https://harrychapinfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/wink-5-4-20.jpg 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank Harry Chapin Food Bank //harrychapinfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/hcfbhorizontal.png May 2, 2020 May 5, 2020

May 2, 2020

Online concert series with SWFL musicians raises money for food bank

Local musician “Gator Nate” performed a virtual concert to raise money for the mission at Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida Saturday.

Local groups donate thousands to Southwest Florida food banks https://harrychapinfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/fox-4-4-28-2020.jpg 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank Harry Chapin Food Bank //harrychapinfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/hcfbhorizontal.png April 29, 2020 April 29, 2020

April 29, 2020

Local groups donate thousands to Southwest Florida food banks

Several groups are stepping up to support local food banks. Some digging into their own pockets to make donations.

Satisfy the Hunger supports food banks and pantries that feed the hungry https://harrychapinfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/ndn-april-28.jpg 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank Harry Chapin Food Bank //harrychapinfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/hcfbhorizontal.png April 28, 2020 April 28, 2020

April 28, 2020

Satisfy the Hunger supports food banks and pantries that feed the hungry

Barbara Evans, chief development officer for Harry Chapin Food Bank says their ability to provide food relies squarely on their ability to raise the necessary…

More food distributed during pandemic than hurricane relief https://harrychapinfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/fox4.jpg 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank Harry Chapin Food Bank //harrychapinfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/hcfbhorizontal.png April 24, 2020 April 27, 2020

April 24, 2020

More food distributed during pandemic than hurricane relief

The Harry Chapin Food Bank said they’re passing out at least 20 percent more food now than they would after a hurricane.

Harry Chapin Food Bank mobile pantry schedule, week of April 27 https://harrychapinfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/wink-april-19.jpg 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank Harry Chapin Food Bank //harrychapinfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/hcfbhorizontal.png April 24, 2020 April 28, 2020

April 24, 2020

Harry Chapin Food Bank mobile pantry schedule, week of April 27

The Harry Chapin Food Bank will be providing free food at these locations from April 27 to May 1.

State farmers adapt as their markets evaporate https://harrychapinfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/floridaweekly1.jpg 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank Harry Chapin Food Bank //harrychapinfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/hcfbhorizontal.png April 22, 2020 April 22, 2020

April 22, 2020

State farmers adapt as their markets evaporate

At the Harry Chapin Food Bank, like others in the state, demand has doubled as unemployment skyrockets, creating a frustrating irony, officials say:…

SWFL Community Foundation helps raise emergency funds for local COVID-19 impacts https://harrychapinfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Screen-Shot-2020-04-21-at-12.00.22-PM.png 1386 1030 Harry Chapin Food Bank Harry Chapin Food Bank //harrychapinfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/hcfbhorizontal.png April 21, 2020 April 22, 2020

April 21, 2020

SWFL Community Foundation helps raise emergency funds for local COVID-19 impacts

The emergency relief fund recently distributed $70,000 to several small, local non-profits serving on the front lines, like the Harry Chapin food bank.

Immokalee residents get much needed relief from Harry Chapin Food Bank mobile pantry https://harrychapinfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/newspress2.jpg 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank Harry Chapin Food Bank //harrychapinfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/hcfbhorizontal.png April 21, 2020 April 22, 2020

April 21, 2020

Immokalee residents get much needed relief from Harry Chapin Food Bank mobile pantry

Lillian Brooks, a volunteer for the Harry Chapin Food Bank helps put together bags of food for clients in Immokalee on Tuesday, April…

Gateway resident trying to keep the Harry Chapin staff and volunteers safe https://harrychapinfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Screen-Shot-2020-04-21-at-3.08.17-PM.png 1382 1028 Harry Chapin Food Bank Harry Chapin Food Bank //harrychapinfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/hcfbhorizontal.png April 20, 2020 April 21, 2020

April 20, 2020

Gateway resident trying to keep the Harry Chapin staff and volunteers safe

Lisa Petriccione has always carried on the family tradition of helping feed the hungry. Now she is on a mission to help keep…

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Media contact: Barbara Evans
Chief Development Officer
Office: 239.334.6881
Cell: 786.540.4043
baevans@harrychapinfoodbank.org