GOLFERS STILL NEEDED May 2, 2011

 

            There’s still time for golfers of all abilities to register for the inaugural Harry Chapin Food Bank classic being held at Grandezza Country Club on Wednesday, May 18.  All golfers, regardless of age or skill level, have an invitation to participate in Grandezza’s challenging course.  Proceeds from the event will benefit the Harry Chapin Food Bank.

The $125 cost per player includes green fees with cart, awards, prizes, and dinner at poolside.  Golfers, sponsors, and silent auction items are all needed for the event. 

The four-player scramble shotgun start begins at 1:30 p.m., with registration beginning at 12:30.  Every dollar raised at this event enables the food bank to distribute $6 worth of food to those in need.

            JoAnna Bradshaw, Harry Chapin Food Bank President, is serving as event chairman and should be contacted to donate silent auction items; contact her at 239-405-7266, or bradshawjoa@comcast.net. 

To register for the classic and/or to obtain sponsorships, contact Chris Robinson at the food bank, 239-334-7007, ext. 137, or via email at chrisrobinson@harrychapinfoodbank.org.

            The Harry Chapin Food Bank solicits, collects and stores quality food for distribution to families in need through a network of more than 170 local nonprofit agencies in Lee, Collier, Hendry, Charlotte and Glades counties, who provide food to more than 30,000 people monthly.  Over 800,900 pounds of food are distributed monthly.  In the past fiscal year, The Harry Chapin Food Bank distributed more than 11.5 million pounds of food and other grocery products

Additional information about or to contribute financially to the Harry Chapin Food Bank, contact 239-334-7007 or go to harrychapinfoodbank.org.

 

FREE BREAKFAST FOR FOOD DONATION April 19, 2011

            A free breakfast is being offered to customers of Fowler Street Grill and Catering, 3570 Fowler Street, Fort Myers, on Thursday, May 5, between 8:00 and 11:00 a.m.    Individuals who provide a generous donation of nonperishable food items will receive three buttermilk pancakes, hot maple syrup, butter, and sausage links.

            All contributions received during this second annual food drive will be donated to the Harry Chapin Food Bank.

            Additional information may be obtained by contacting Dan at 239-910-0596.

            The Harry Chapin Food Bank solicits, collects and stores quality food for distribution to families in need through a network of more than 170 local nonprofit agencies in Lee, Collier, Hendry, Charlotte and Glades counties, who provide food to more than 30,000 people monthly.  Over 800,900 pounds of food are distributed monthly.  For every dollar donated, about $6 in food value goes back to the community.  In the past fiscal year, The Harry Chapin Food Bank distributed more than 11.5 million pounds of food and other grocery products.

Additional information about or to contribute financially to the Harry Chapin Food Bank, contact 239-334-7007 or go to harrychapinfoodbank.org.

CAPE HARBOUR TO ASSIST April 11, 2011

 

 

 

            Cape Coral residents are invited to leave nonperishable food items at the Cape Harbour Sales Center, 5703 Cape Harbour Drive, for the 19th annual Letter Carrier Food Drive on Saturday, May 14.  The food will be included as part of the food drive.

 

 

            Snowbirds are encouraged to leave their excess food items at the sales center prior to their departure.  Letter carriers will be collecting donations left by mailboxes on May 14.  Those who won’t be available for the food drive that day are also encouraged to participate by leaving their donations in the sales center. 

 

 

            The need for food donations for the new hungry in Lee County is greater than ever this year.  Virtually any kind of food may be donated in unopened, nonbreakable containers.  Items especially needed are peanut butter, tuna, rice, beans, canned meats, fruits, vegetables, and soups.

 

 

            All food collected through the food drive will be distributed to participating nonprofit agencies at no cost.

 

 

            The Harry Chapin Food Bank solicits, collects and stores quality food for distribution to families in need through a network of more than 170 local nonprofit agencies in Lee, Collier, Hendry, Charlotte and Glades counties, who provide food to more than 30,000 people monthly.  Over 800,900 pounds of food are distributed monthly.  For every dollar donated, about $6 in food value goes back to the community.  In the past fiscal year, The Harry Chapin Food Bank distributed more than 11.5 million pounds of food and other grocery products.

 

 

Additional information about or to contribute financially to the Harry Chapin Food Bank, contact 239-334-7007 or go to harrychapinfoodbank.org.  Information about Cape Harbour’s food collection may be obtained by calling 945-6116.

 

 

VALERO STATIONS PARTICIPATE April 4, 2011

The Harry Chapin Food Bank  

3760 Fowler Street  

Fort Myers, FL  33901

 

                                                           

 

VALERO STATIONS PARTICIPATE

IN “FILL UP TO FIGHT HUNGER”

 

            Three Valero stations in Lee County are participating in a “Fill Up to Fight Hunger” promotion April 4 through June.  For each 8-gallon fuel purchase made at one of the stations, Valero will donate $1 to the Harry Chapin Food Bank.

 

The three participating stations are at 18960 S. Tamiami Trail and 7137 Maida Lane, Fort Myers, and 6381 Bayshore Road in North Fort Myers.

 

            Valero expects to donate up to $3 million through its national promotion with 205 affiliated Feeding America food banks across the country when the “Fill Up to Fight Hunger” program ends.  Locally, for every dollar received by the Harry Chapin Food Bank, about $6 in food value goes back to the community.

           

            The Harry Chapin Food Bank solicits, collects and stores quality food for distribution to families in need through a network of more than 170 local nonprofit agencies in Lee, Collier, Hendry, Charlotte and Glades counties, who provide food to more than 30,000 people monthly.  Over 800,900 pounds of food are distributed monthly.  In the past fiscal year, The Harry Chapin Food Bank distributed more than 11.5 million pounds of food and other grocery products.

 

Additional information about or to contribute financially to the Harry Chapin Food Bank, contact 239-334-7007 or go to harrychapinfoodbank.org.

 

GOLFERS NEEDED FOR INAUGURAL March 31, 2011

 

 

Golfers of all abilities are invited to participate in the inaugural Harry Chapin Food Bank golf classic being held at Grandezza Country Club on Wednesday, May 18.  Grandezza is a challenging course that will test golfers of every ability—from beginner to experienced.  Proceeds from the event will benefit the Harry Chapin Food Bank.

Golfers, sponsors at all levels, and silent auction items are all needed for the event.  The four-player scramble shotgun start begins at 1:30 p.m., with registration beginning at 12:30. 

The $125 cost per player includes green fees with cart, awards, prizes, and dinner at poolside.   .  Every dollar raised at this event enables the food bank to distribute $6 worth of food to those in need.

            JoAnna Bradshaw, Harry Chapin Food Bank President, is serving as event chairman and should be contacted to donate silent auction items; contact her at 239-405-7266, or bradshawjoa@comcast.net. 

To register for the classic and/or to obtain sponsorships, contact Chris Robinson at the food bank, 239-334-7007, ext. 137, or via email at chrisrobinson@harrychapinfoodbank.org.

            The Harry Chapin Food Bank solicits, collects and stores quality food for distribution to families in need through a network of more than 170 local nonprofit agencies in Lee, Collier, Hendry, Charlotte and Glades counties, who provide food to more than 30,000 people monthly.  Over 800,900 pounds of food are distributed monthly.  In the past fiscal year, The Harry Chapin Food Bank distributed more than 11.5 million pounds of food and other grocery products.

Additional information about or to contribute financially to the Harry Chapin Food Bank, contact 239-334-7007 or go to harrychapinfoodbank.org.

JOIN ME WON’T YOU? September 10, 2010

 Sunday, September 19th  from noon – 2pm, I will be at the Publix at Fiddlesticks for the FILL OUR FLEET FEED OUR HUNGRY event. Look for the LeeTran bus at Publix and help fill our fleet with non-perishable food and pet food for the Harry Chapin Food Bank.

PLEASE HELP September 9, 2010

LeeTran is marshalling its forces to collect 50 tons of food for the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida on Sunday, Sept. 19.

 

For the second year, LeeTran is challenging Southwest Florida to help the 30,000 people who seek assistance from the food bank each week.

 

On Sunday, Sept. 19, a LeeTran vehicle and volunteers will be at every Publix supermarket in Lee County from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. They will gratefully accept donations of non-perishable food items or cash to feed the “new hungry” of Southwest Florida: the working poor, seniors on fixed incomes, and the unemployed who have to choose between feeding their families and paying other bills.

 

Last year’s food drive collected 25 tons of food; this year, the goal has been bumped to 50 tons, because the food bank’s shelves are depleted after a summer of hunger.

 

Donation bags may be purchased in advance at any Publix, but we urge Southwest Florida to visit us on Sunday, Sept. 19 to donate just one can of food, and show the community that we care.

ORCHESTRAS FEEDING AMERICA March 4, 2010

 On March 12 & 13 the Southwest Florida Symphony will participate in Orchestras Feeding America, a national food drive by members of the League of American Orchestras in partnership with Feeding America. This is the second consecutive year that America’s orchestras have mobilized their musicians, staff, volunteers and audiences to help alleviate hunger in communities across the country. Non-perishable food will be collected at concerts on March 12 & 13 in the lobby of the Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall prior to the Star Spangled Pops Concert.

To date, 245 orchestras are participating in Orchestras Feeding America and the number of participants is growing daily. Most orchestras will conduct their food drives during the month of March, but dates may vary locally. The project is organized by the League of American Orchestras, which represents the nation’s professional, volunteer, and youth orchestras, and Feeding America’s network of over 200 food banks and 63,000 agencies. In 2009, 250 orchestras in all 50 states collected more than 200,000 pounds of food. Fran Goldman, Executive Director of the Southwest Florida Symphony said, “Lee County has been severely impacted by the economic downturn. Many of our neighbors and their children now need our help. This food drive is one way our orchestra can give back to the community that has supported us for nearly 50 years.” The Symphony will donate the food to the Harry Chapin Food Bank. Since 1983, the Harry Chapin Food Bank has served as the only Food Bank in Southwest Florida (Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry and Glades counties). On an annual basis the Food Bank provides nutritious, quality food to more than 160 Partner Agencies that provide direct services to those in need. Patrons and community members are invited to drop off food on March 12 & 13 at the Symphony Box Office or at Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall prior to the Star Spangled Pops Concert honoring Maestro Erich Kunzel. For any additional information contact the Symphony office at 239-418-0996. ##

STAR SPANGLED POPS February 26, 2010

Southwest Florida Symphony Performs
Tribute Concert for the Late Erich Kunzel

The Southwest Florida Symphony, along with concert series sponsor the Southwest Florida Symphony Endowment Foundation, present a tribute concert to the late Erich Kunzel entitled “Star Spangled Pops.” The concert will be conducted by the charismatic Joseph Caulkins at the beautiful Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, March 12 and 13, 2010 at 8pm.

In addition to the tribute to Maestro Kunzel, the Southwest Florida Symphony will celebrate the service of all military men and women as well as emergency responders by giving buy-one-get-one-free discounts and an acknowledgement from the stage. Please show your ID at the Symphony box office for this special offer.
The “Star Spangled Pops” concert style had become a signature piece of the late Erich Kunzel and the Southwest Florida Symphony will pay tribute to him through testimonials along with the original programming Maestro Kunzel intended to use on this particular concert.

Join Maestro Caulkins and Lee County’s only professional orchestra as they perform with special guest artist, baritone Daniel Narducci. Narducci frequently performed with Kunzel and was catapulted into the spotlight when he joined Kunzel and the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing in 2005.

Daniel Narducci is a multi-faceted artist whose talents have been captured through live stage presentations, recordings, documentaries, and television. Since his professional debut with the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra under the direction of Erich Kunzel, Mr. Narducci has appeared with many of the world’s most prestigious orchestras, including the Cleveland Orchestra, Philadelphia Orchestra, Boston Pops, Naples Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony, Rochester Philharmonic, Baltimore Symphony, Toronto Symphony, Houston Symphony, and the Detroit Symphony. He has appeared regularly as a guest artist at many popular summer music venues throughout North America, including the Wolf Trap, Ravinia, Blossom, Saratoga, and Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festivals.
Mr. Narducci’s television appearances have reached audiences worldwide. His historic performance with the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing was filmed for nationwide broadcast in China. Mr. Narducci’s other television appearances include co-starring with Frederica von Stade and the Naples Philharmonic Orchestra in a program broadcast internationally by PBS entitled Pops at the Phil: A Century of Broadway. He also appeared with Judy Kaye in the BBC television documentary Kurt Weill in America: I’m a Stranger Here Myself.

The Southwest Florida Symphony will participate in the League American Orchestras, National Orchestras Feeding America Food Drive, March 12 and 13 and will be collecting food donations at the Star Spangled Pops concert.  Food collected will be donated to the Harry Chapin Food Bank. 

“Star Spangled Pops” is the last in the 2009-2010 Pops series. Look for information about our upcoming concerts and 50^th anniversary celebration in the upcoming months.

For more information or to order tickets, contact the Southwest Florida Symphony Box Office at 12651 McGregor #4-403 at 239.418.1500 or visit www.swflso.org.

FT. MYERS WOMAN’S COMMUNITY CLUB PARTNERS WITH HARRY CHAPIN FOOD BANK November 24, 2009

 

Fort Myers Woman’s Community Club is thrilled to partner with Harry Chapin Food Bank for Holiday House-“A Season of Joy”.  In addition to bringing smiles and enjoyment to those visiting Holiday House we will be able to help the less fortunate of the Community.  Holiday House has always been a gift by the Fort Myers Woman’s Community Club to the area and will now demonstrate the JOY that comes from giving by helping those in need.  We would love for each person visiting Holiday House to bring ONE nonperishable item per person.  We will be collecting all 26 days we are open and hope to fill the coffers of the Food Bank!  Please come and enjoy the fabulous decorations and be truly filled with “A Season of Joy”!

Holiday House 2009 will open to guests on November 28, 2009 until December 23, 2009 from 5 to 9 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, with children 12 and under free.

Guests can park in the Fort Myers United Methodist Church Parking Lot as well as in either downtown city parking garages. Trolley service will be running from each parking garage to transport visitors to these beautiful historic homes. There will be no charge for parking and trolley transport.  The Downtown restaurants and merchants will also provide opportunities for dining and Holiday browsing.

Holiday House has something for everyone. In addition to walking through these two festively decorated homes and grounds, children can visit Santa each evening at the Langford Kingston Home. Also, a variety of local music and dance groups will provide entertainment each evening. Please join us downtown Fort Myers at the Burroughs and Langford Kingston’s homes as the Fort Myers Woman’s Community Club celebrates “A Season of Joy”!

Fort Myers Woman’s Community Club

www.fmwcc.com