LCEC, Harry Chapin and Healthy Start Coalition hosts event

FILE: Photo Credit: Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida, Inc.

LCEC, Harry Chapin Food Bank and Healthy Start Coalition of SWFL have partnered to host a market-style food distribution event.

The event will happen on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Faith Assembly of God in North Fort Myers.

This food distribution is expected to benefit over 200 families.

Baby products will also be part of the distribution for North Fort Myers families in need.

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