Naples Food Drive Supports Hurricane Relief Efforts
Staff Report / napleslocal.org
In response to the challenges faced by residents after a recent hurricane, the Naples Harry Chapin Food Drive is requesting community support to assist those in need. There are two main ways to contribute:
1. **Food Donations**: Residents can drop off non-perishable food items at various locations in Naples:
- **City Hall**: 735 8th St S, Naples, FL 34102, Monday to Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM.
- **City of Naples Fire-Rescue Department - Station 1**: 835 8th Ave S, Naples, FL 34102.
- **City of Naples Fire-Rescue Department - Station 2**: 977 26th Ave N, Naples, FL 34103.
- **Collier County Center**: 3940 Prospect Ave., #101, Naples, FL 34104, Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 2 PM.
Items in high demand include breakfast bars, canned fish or chicken, dry or canned beans, canned vegetables, pasta and pasta sauce, cooking oil, dry milk, jelly, rice, and soups or beef stew. Pop-top cans and microwavable cups are preferred.
2. **Monetary Donations**: Donations can be made online or via mail. René and Karen Lewin will match every dollar donated up to $10,000 until November 11. Donations can be made online at [JustGiving](https://www.justgiving.com/page/lewinchallenge) by clicking "Give Now."
Alternatively, checks can be mailed, made payable to "Harry Chapin Food Bank" with "Lewin Challenge" noted in the memo, to:
Jennifer Denike/Harry Chapin Food Bank
3760 Fowler Street
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Community members are encouraged to contribute to help alleviate the impact of the hurricane. Thank you for your support!
Source: Naples Fire-Rescue Department | Naples FL | Facebook
Source Type: Fire
Source Location:
Oct 17, 2024 at 11:06 AM | Fire |
Fort Myers, FL
835 8th Ave S., Naples, FL
https://www.facebook.com/772172214944544/posts/980539757441121
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