Harry Chapin Food Bank

Leading the Southwest Florida community in the fight to end hunger

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

Satisfy the Hunger supports food banks and pantries that feed the hungry 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank

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 funds.

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Casey and Lila

Casey and Lila 2560 1920 Harry Chapin Food Bank

Fort Myers Beach, FL Casey and Lila came to the pantry on their bikes. Casey’s bike had a little cart attached to carry their food and their meagre belongings. The…

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Harry Chapin Food Bank and the Coronavirus

Harry Chapin Food Bank and the Coronavirus 2560 1222 Harry Chapin Food Bank

Friday, April 24, 2020 The impact of nearly eight weeks of Coronavirus Today marks the completion of four weeks of our Coronavirus drive-thru distributions. Our operations have been in overdrive…

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More food distributed during pandemic than hurricane relief

More food distributed during pandemic than hurricane relief 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank

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

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

Harry Chapin Food Bank mobile pantry schedule, week of April 27 700 521 Harry Chapin Food Bank

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

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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

Harry Chapin Food Bank and the Coronavirus 1200 837 Harry Chapin Food Bank

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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