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hunger in Southwest Florida. In 2025, the Food Bank distributed 38.7 million pounds of food, including 12 million pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables. The portion of fresh produce represents a 14.3% increase over the prior year. Overall, the Food Bank served about 300,000 neighbors each month across five counties: Lee County: 19 million pounds (22.64 pounds per person based on population…

the tables by hosting a series of grassroots fundraising events to support United Way programs and services. Employees and volunteers at Harry Chapin Food Bank, the region’s largest hunger-relief organization and a longtime United Way partner agency, participated in a series of fun, team-building events to raise money for United Way. Fundraising activities included drenching their bosses in a dunk tank, indulging…

dedicated to improving the lives of women and children in Collier County. The grant will support Harry’s Helpings, a child-focused feeding program that provides supplemental food kits to families at childcare, early education, and after-school sites where traditional food pantry access may be limited. Each kit includes nutritious, shelf-stable food designed to help support families between regular meals. Funding from the Jingled…

total of $38,685, which will help provide approximately 77,370 meals for children, families, and seniors across Southwest Florida. Branches across Clewiston, LaBelle, East Fort Myers, Moore Haven, Belle Glade, and Immokalee rallied their staff and communities throughout the campaign, collectively raising $12,895. The Belle Glade branch earned top honors for generating $8,200 of that total. In a major show of support, First…

Program, which serves children, families, seniors and veterans experiencing hunger. The Mobile Pantry Program uses farmers market-style and drive-thru distribution models to provide fresh fruits and vegetables, proteins, canned goods, bread and other shelf-stable items. “Our Mobile Pantry Program is critically important for neighbors who do not have reliable access to transportation or the time to drive into central Naples for a…

a massive warehouse and distribution facility that will safeguard the community against hunger for generations to come. Community leaders, donors, business partners and elected officials gathered Nov. 19 for an announcement and groundbreaking event at which Harry Chapin Food Bank publicly revealed plans to build a 110,175-square-foot, state-of-the-art center in Fort Myers. The event coincided with the nonprofit’s transition from the private…