Harry Chapin Food Bank

Leading the Southwest Florida community in the fight to end hunger

Harry Chapin Food Bank and the Coronavirus

Harry Chapin Food Bank and the Coronavirus 2560 1630 Harry Chapin Food Bank

Thursday, April 23, 2020 The sea of cars continues to grow. Yesterday your food bank held a drive-thru distribution at the Golden Gate Community Center in Collier County. We are…

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State farmers adapt as their markets evaporate

State farmers adapt as their markets evaporate 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank

At the Harry Chapin Food Bank, like others in the state, demand has doubled as unemployment skyrockets, creating a frustrating irony, officials say: The most perishable produce — not these…

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Harry Chapin Food Bank and the Coronavirus

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Tuesday, April 21, 2020 Volunteer Appreciation 4,108 is the number of volunteers who give of their time to Harry Chapin Food Bank throughout the year. Your food bank would not…

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

SWFL Community Foundation helps raise emergency funds for local COVID-19 impacts 1386 1030 Harry Chapin Food Bank

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.

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

Immokalee residents get much needed relief from Harry Chapin Food Bank mobile pantry 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank

Lillian Brooks, a volunteer for the Harry Chapin Food Bank helps put together bags of food for clients in Immokalee on Tuesday, April 21, 2020.

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

Gateway resident trying to keep the Harry Chapin staff and volunteers safe 1382 1028 Harry Chapin Food Bank

Lisa Petriccione has always carried on the family tradition of helping feed the hungry. Now she is on a mission to help keep those who distribute food for Harry Chapin…

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

Harry Chapin Food Bank mobile pantry schedule, week of April 20 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank

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

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

SWFL boy makes bracelets to raise money for food pantries, communities 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank

Owen and his family plans to donate all of the money to Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida in the next two weeks once more orders come in.

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Harry Chapin Food Bank seeking donations to help families in need

Harry Chapin Food Bank seeking donations to help families in need 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank

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

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Harry Chapin Food Bank and the Coronavirus

Harry Chapin Food Bank and the Coronavirus 809 540 Harry Chapin Food Bank

Friday, April 17, 2020 1,188,872! 1,188,872 pounds of food have been distributed in our five-county area since the first of April. Since the average meal weighs roughly 1.2 pounds, that…

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