You can help less fortunate individuals and families who may not have enough food for the holidays. Fifty Bank of America locations in Charlotte, Collier, and Lee counties are inviting their customers to either bring in nonperishable food or make a cash donation that will benefit the Harry Chapin Food Bank. Their slogan is “Fighting Hunger, Feeding Helps!”

“We believe the health of our company is rooted in the health of our community, and we are committed to using our resources to support organizations that provide essential services. We are pleased to offer our retail locations as collection sites and for community awareness of the Harry Chapin Food Bank,” said Gerri Moll, Bank of America President, Lee and Collier counties.

The Harry Chapin Food Bank solicits, collects and stores quality food for distribution to needy people through a network of more than 160 local nonprofit, who provide food to more than 20,000 people monthly. 500,000 pounds of food are distributed monthly. For every dollar donated, $6 in food value goes back to the community. In the past fiscal year, The Harry Chapin Food Bank distributed more than six 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.