Dear Friends, There are days when we at the Harry Chapin Food Bank are optimistic. Those are the days when we see the faces of the families at mobile pantries--so grateful to receive good, nutritious food for themselves and their children. Those are the days when we receive truckloads of food from generous grocers. Those are the days when loads of fresh fruits and vegetables arrive from Florida farms: corn, potatoes, peppers, tomatoes, melons and other produce too numerous to mention. Those are the days when we are humbled by the generous financial support we receive, often unsolicited, from our neighbors to feed their neighbors. Those are the days when we take a moment to reflect and to appreciate our thousands of volunteers, our scores of partner agencies, our dedicated board of directors and our amazing staff. Unfortunately, there are other days when we are cloaked in pessimism. Those are the days when we see the stark need in the eyes of children. Those are the days when we hear the frustrations of parents who have returned to work, but all too often cannot make ends meet after paying their bills.
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HARRY CHAPIN FOOD BANK OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
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IMPACT REPORT FY 2013-2014