Harry Chapin Food Bank has received a $51,000 grant from the Collier Community Foundation to purchase food to help restock pantries across Collier County.

Supported by the Greater Marco Island Community Fund, grant funding will help purchase fresh produce from local growers as well as canned fruits and vegetables, frozen and refrigerated meats, baked goods, pasta and sauces, dairy products, cereal and more. The Collier Community Foundation, which is celebrating its 40^th anniversary in 2025, works with donors to inspire ideas, ignite action and mobilize resources to address community needs.

Harry Chapin Food Bank relies on a Feeding Network of 175+ agency partners to help distribute food to neighbors in need. Each month, the nonprofit provides food to more than 250,000 people, including children, seniors, families and veterans. In addition to permanent food pantries, Harry Chapin Food Bank coordinates mobile pantries nearly every day at locations across Southwest Floridia in partnership with community centers, churches, government offices, civic clubs and other organizations.

In 2024, Harry Chapin Food Bank provided 12.6 million pounds of food to neighbors in Collier County who were experiencing hunger.

“Many people assume Naples is only home to affluent families, but food insecurity is prevalent across our region, including here in Collier County,” said Richard LeBer, president and CEO of Harry Chapin Food Bank. “This grant from the Collier Community Foundation is important because it funds pantries that bring food directly into the communities and neighborhoods where it’s needed the most.”

About Harry Chapin Food Bank
Harry Chapin Food Bank, a Feeding America partner food bank, is the largest hunger-relief organization in Southwest Florida and serves 250,000 neighbors monthly through its Feeding Network of 175 agency partners. In 2024, the nonprofit distributed 39.5 million pounds of food, the equivalent of 32 million meals, at food banks and mobile pantries across Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry and Lee counties. Harry Chapin Food Bank is an Agency Partner of United Way and a Blueprint Partner of the Naples Children & Education Foundation, rated as a Four-Star Charity by Charity Navigator and Platinum-rated by Candid’s GuideStar. For more information, please visit HarryChapinFoodBank.org or call 239-334-7007.

About the Collier Community Foundation
Celebrating 40 years of empowering local philanthropy, the Collier Community Foundation® is a trusted, tax-exempt, public charitable organization dedicated to enhancing the community through impactful giving. Established in 1985, the Foundation manages over 900 donor funds, collaborates with hundreds of nonprofits, and has awarded over $387 million in grants and scholarships to support vital programs and initiatives. By connecting generosity with community needs, the Collier Community Foundation drives informed giving and delivers powerful results. To learn more, visit CollierCF.org or call 239-649-5000.