Harry Chapin Food Bank received a pair of donations from Bank of America to support two initiatives aimed at ending hunger in Southwest Florida.
A $200,000 grant will support construction of the food bank’s new Hunger Action Center through the nonprofit’s ongoing $30 million Feeding the Future capital campaign. Funding will be used for key infrastructure components, including warehouse space, cold storage and distribution areas to allow the food bank to handle and store fresh, nutritious food from local farmers. The Hunger Action Center will allow Harry Chapin Food Bank to identify and assist individuals needing assistance earlier in the process, streamline operations and ensure the long-term growth of the organization’s programs.
A separate $50,000 grant from Bank of America supports the food bank’s Care and Share Senior Feeding Program, which provides low-income seniors in Charlotte, Collier and Lee counties with pre-packaged food kits that contain easyto- prepare meals and shelf-stable fruits, vegetables, proteins, cheeses and grains.
Another key component of Harry Chapin Food Bank’s capital campaign is the creation of a Workforce Development and Wraparound Services program designed to address the root causes of hunger while helping individuals and families build long-term stability.
Since 2020, Bank of America has provided $3.7 million in grants locally to support nonprofits and community initiatives. To learn more, please visit Newsroom.BankofAmerica.com.
Harry Chapin Food Bank is the largest hunger-relief organization in Southwest Florida, serving nearly 300,000 neighbors per month across Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry and Lee counties. Visit HarryChapinFoodBank.org for more information.
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