Tag: Harry Chapin Food Bank

Cars and Coffee teams up with WINK to feed Southwest Floridians

February 22, 2024
Anna Ridilla
Breaking News, Events, News

This month’s “Cars and Coffee” is an extra special one, because John Zahner and Liz Leeds of Michael Saunders and Company are teaming up with WINK news to raise money to feed Southwest Florida families. “We...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Matching funds sought for sizable donation to Harry Chapin Food Bank

To the Editor: For those who know Nick and Helen Kaiser, you understand the many years and countless hours that they have faithfully served the Boca Grande Community. They have recently moved to Ocala...

A food barrel update: Drop off now if you’re leaving town

May 15, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

STAFF REPORT – Islanders are beginning to head north and are asking about where to leave non-perishable food. Questions may be directed to Jane Caple at (941) 223-2367, Jim Cochrun at (239) 682-0091...

‘Taste’ event not only fun, but helpful as well

To the Editor: We at Harry Chapin Food Bank are looking forward to the 18th annual “Taste of Boca Grande” on Feb. 3, a highlight of the season and a testament to the caring and generosity of those who...

New anti-hunger task force formed in Charlotte County

To the Editor: The Harry Chapin Food Bank has formed a new collaboration aimed at fighting hunger in Charlotte County, including some of its partner agencies, other nonprofit organizations, government...

Hail! The Taste is back

January 20, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY MARCY SHORTUSE Roulade. Keftedes. Corn emulsion? For the culinary faint of heart these words may seem a bit daunting. Take courage, dear culinarily-confused comrades, this is what the Taste...

Longtime Harry Chapin Food Bank associate director announces her retirement

September 9, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

Joyce Jacobs, associate director of the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida, has announced that she will retire on June 30, 2017, after almost 24 years of service. During her tenure, Jacobs...

Thanks from the creators of ‘Taste!’

To the Editor: Thank you to the Boca Grande Community. The staff and partner agencies of the Harry Chapin Food Bank send our warmest thanks to all those who participated in the 2016 “Taste of Boca...

‘Taste’ restaurants announced

December 24, 2015
Marcy Shortuse
News

So far, 19 restaurants have signed on to become part of the legendary feast we have all come to know as “The Taste.” The Taste of Boca Grande in 2016 will be held on Monday, Feb. 1 from 6 to 9 p.m....

‘Taste’ tickets make great Christmas gifts

To the Editor: Thank you so very much for your continued support of the “Taste of Boca Grande.” Last year the event raised over $45,000, enough for the Harry Chapin Food Bank to supply over $270,000...