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Demand for Food Assistance Spikes in Southwest Florida

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Harry Chapin Food Bank

Here in Southwest Florida, the primary supplier for area food pantries is the Harry Chapin Food Bank in Fort Myers. It serves Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry and Lee counties. During normal times it was providing food for about 28,000 people each week. That number has spiked dramatically. We get an update from the food bank's President and CEO, Richard LeBer.