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April 19, 2020

Harry Chapin Food Bank mobile pantry schedule, week of April 20

The Harry Chapin Food Bank will be providing free food at these locations from April 20 to April 24.

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April 19, 2020

SWFL boy makes bracelets to raise money for food pantries, communities

Owen and his family plans to donate all of the money to Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida in the next two…

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April 18, 2020

Harry Chapin Food Bank seeking donations to help families in need

Harry Chapin has always been known to help those in need. During a time like this, they are continuing their efforts to help…

Fort Myers food bank to receive $50,000 from Publix charities https://harrychapinfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/nbc-2-publix.jpg 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank Harry Chapin Food Bank //harrychapinfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/hcfbhorizontal.png April 16, 2020 April 16, 2020

April 16, 2020

Fort Myers food bank to receive $50,000 from Publix charities

Harry Chapin Food Bank will receive $50,000 from the donation, according to Publix Super Markets Charities.

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April 15, 2020

Harry Chapin Food Bank continues to feed Southwest Florida families

The non-profit is holding 12 drive-thru food locations throughout our area each week. They’re offering enough food to feed a family of 4…

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April 14, 2020

Food banks see high demand for food while volunteer, donation needs increase

Volunteers have been working tirelessly to help those affected by this pandemic and at several locations around Southwest Florida.

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April 14, 2020

Grab-and-go pet food pantries hosted weekly in Collier County

The Saving Grace Pet Food Bank is another organization lending a helping hand. They attend the Harry Chapin Food Bank events to distribute…

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April 14, 2020

Our Daily Bread food and mobile pantries open during Covid-19

Pecora says that food is sourced primarily from the Harry Chapin Food Bank, accounting for 63.8% of their intake. Some of that food…

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April 13, 2020

Residents turn to Harry Chapin Food Bank in their time of need

Dace Vella was proud of never having to take any help from anybody in her life.

Support needed to provide for food insecure community members is great https://harrychapinfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/wink-4-13-20.jpg 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank Harry Chapin Food Bank //harrychapinfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/hcfbhorizontal.png April 13, 2020 April 14, 2020

April 13, 2020

Support needed to provide for food insecure community members is great

As millions across the country lose their jobs, the need for food is off the charts. And the increase in food insecurity is…

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April 13, 2020

Pandemic creates financial burden for hundreds in Collier County

So many Southwest Florida families are under a tremendous financial burden that local charities can hardly keep up with the demand.

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April 12, 2020

Harry Chapin mobile pantry schedule, week of April 13

The Harry Chapin Food Bank will be providing free food at these locations from April 13 to April 17.

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April 11, 2020

Event giving produce raises money for Harry Chapin Food Bank

The Farming it Forward event in Naples raised $2,500 for Harry Chapin Food Bank.

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April 10, 2020

Collier County food bank mobile drive-thru to feed 500 families

Harry Chapin Food Bank volunteers are working together with The Boys and Girls Club to feed hundreds of families in need. The mobile…

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April 9, 2020

SWFL food banks support community and seek community support

“Hunger, a lot of times, it’s a budgetary issue for people,” said Richard LeBer, the president and CEO of Harry Chapin Food Bank.…

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April 8, 2020

Charlotte County parents line up for curbside assistance

Although distribution didn’t begin until 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, parents of students in Charlotte County Head Start programs were lined up at the…

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April 8, 2020

Harry Chapin Food Bank, Yah-Yah Girls partner to offer help to the community

Too many families are wondering where their next meal will come from, mostly because of the tens of thousands of people who suddenly…

As Unemployment Spikes Food Insecurity Grows https://harrychapinfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/wgcu-2.jpg 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank Harry Chapin Food Bank //harrychapinfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/hcfbhorizontal.png April 8, 2020 April 9, 2020

April 8, 2020

As Unemployment Spikes Food Insecurity Grows

We find out how the response to the new coronavirus has impacted its operations with its president and CEO, Richard LeBer.

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