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These tours highlight the limitations of the existing space and why a new, larger, and purpose-built Hunger Action Center is urgently needed to meet rising demand. Beginning December 2, 2025, community members, businesses, and partners can tour the Food Bank’s distribution center in Fort Myers to see food sorting, packing, storage and distribution in action. The tours also illustrate the space limitations…

Chapin Food Bank, the largest hunger-relief organization and only Feeding America partner serving Southwest Florida, for its annual Stella-brate the Holidays campaign. Running now through December 31, the program helps raise funds and awareness to fight hunger during one of the most critical times of year. “As a leader in beverage distribution, Suncoast Beverage Sales understands the importance of supporting our neighbors,…

families are struggling to put food on the table as SNAP benefits remain paused and federal employees in critical roles such as transportation and public safety continue to go unpaid. “We are deeply concerned by the current situation,” said Richard LeBer, President & CEO of Harry Chapin Food Bank. “The longer this continues, the more significant the suffering it will cause for…

The Lakeland-based grocer’s footprint continues to grow, now reaching 1,433 locations across the Southeast, including 72 stores serving customers in Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry and Lee counties. To food banks and food pantries, though, Publix is more than just a great supermarket. It is a top-rated corporate sponsor that goes above and beyond to address food insecurity. Over the years, Publix has…