FORT MYERS, Fla. - TelAve -- Harry Chapin Food Bank has received a $10,000 gift from Florida Dairy Farmers to support nutrition education and increase access to dairy for neighbors facing food insecurity.

The gift coincides with National Nutrition Month in March and supports the Food Bank's efforts to provide nutritious food and education to children, families and seniors across Southwest Florida. As the region's only Feeding America partner food bank, Harry Chapin Food Bank serves nearly 300,000 neighbors each month through a network of programs and agency partners.

"This partnership helps ensure the food we provide supports long-term health, not just immediate need," said Richard LeBer, president and CEO of Harry Chapin Food Bank. "Dairy products like milk, yogurt and cheese are essential sources of nutrients for growing children and older adults, yet they are often among the hardest items for families experiencing food insecurity to afford consistently."

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Access to dairy is a critical issue in hunger relief. National and statewide hunger-relief networks consistently report that dairy products are among the most requested, but least donated, food items, largely due to cost, refrigeration needs and limited purchasing power among families facing food insecurity. Milk and other dairy foods provide key nutrients such as calcium, protein and vitamin D, supporting bone health, muscle development and overall wellness across the lifespan.

"Dairy plays an important role in supporting health at every stage of life, yet remains a challenge for many families," said Teresa Moran-Wiebe, vice president of health and wellness at Florida Dairy Farmers. "We're proud to partner with Harry Chapin Food Bank during National Nutrition Month to help ensure communities across Southwest Florida have access to nutrient-rich foods and nutrition education."

During National Nutrition Month, Harry Chapin Food Bank highlights its Florida Nutrition Education programming. These classes help individuals and families stretch their grocery dollars, prepare healthy meals on a budget and make informed food choices.

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Harry Chapin Food Bank follows Feeding America's nutrition guidelines to ensure the food it distributes promotes healthier outcomes and improves quality of life for the neighbors it serves. For more information about Harry Chapin Food Bank and its nutrition education efforts, visit HarryChapinFoodBank.org. (https://protect.checkpoint.com/v2/r01/___https:/harrychapinfoodbank.org/___.YzJ1Omd1bGZjb2FzdGNvbW11bml0eWZvdW5kYXRpb24xOmM6bzoxNWNjMjM3ZTQ4ZjBlY2MyMGMyNDRhODdjYWM2OGNhZTo3OmJjNTE6MzJhNzBhYTkxYjBiMjdhNDkzMWM2ZDU5MzJhMWU2MjdmMGVkMDJlYjdkNWJkMTUwNWFjNzhj...)