Harry Chapin Food Bank calls for donations following Irma

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FORT MYERS, Fla. Southwest Florida residents can donate items to help those affected by Hurricane Irma

The Harry Chapin Food Bank will be taking donations for the following items beginning from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday to the food bank on 3760 Fowler St.:

Canned items with pull up tops
Protein in pouches or pull up tops including tuna, beef stew, chili, and canned chicken
Peanut butter
Snacks including granola bars and breakfast bars
Toiletries
Paper products
Diapers
Cleaning supplies including mops, mop buckets, brooms, bleach wipes, bleach, garbage bags, and bug spray

Those interested in volunteering can email Tanya Phillips at tphillips@harrychapinfoodbank.org.

For more information call the food bank at 239-334-7007 or visit the website.

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