Harry Chapin Food Bank, the largest hunger relief organization serving Southwest Florida, this week announced that all donations, up to $25,000, will be matched by Suncoast Credit Union during September, Hunger Action Month. The funds will be used to support the food bank’s mission of ending hunger in Southwest Florida.

“We are incredibly grateful for Suncoast Credit Union’s generous support,” said Richard LeBer, president and CEO of Harry Chapin Food Bank. “Food should not be an impossible choice. Yet far too many of our neighbors must choose between food and other crucial needs such as medicine, electricity or childcare. We share Suncoast Credit Union’s commitment to ensuring no one in our community ever goes hungry.”

Suncoast Credit Union, Florida’s largest credit union, founded the Suncoast Credit Union Foundation to promote the education, health and emotional well-being of children in the community. Each time a Suncoast member uses their debit or credit card, the credit union donates two cents to the Foundation to fund local initiatives. Since its inception in 1990, the Foundation has raised and donated over $45 million.

“Suncoast Credit Union is dedicated to supporting the well-being of our communities,” said Bob Hyde, Vice President of Community Impact, Suncoast Credit Union. “By matching donations during Hunger Action Month, we’re not just providing meals — we’re offering hope and the promise of a brighter future for families in Southwest Florida. Together, we can transform lives and help end hunger, one act of kindness at a time.”

Established in 2008 by Feeding America, Hunger Action Month takes place each September and raises awareness about hunger in America and inspiring action. This annual recognition sheds light on the more than 44 million people, including 13 million children, who are food insecure in the United States.

Food insecurity, defined as the lack of consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy lifestyle, is a foremost concern in Southwest Florida. Feeding America estimates more than 177,000 individuals, including 41,000 children, are impacted throughout Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Glades and Hendry counties.

Harry Chapin Food Bank is leading the charge to combat food insecurity in Southwest Florida by feeding more than 250,000 individuals each month through an array of food distribution programs focused on children, families and seniors.

To join Harry Chapin Food Bank in its fight to end hunger in Southwest Florida, please visit harrychapinfoodbank.org.

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