Free Food Friday in Glades County

The Glades County Health Department, Harry Chapin Food Bank, The Salvation Army, United Way and other human service agencies will hold a food distribution and health and human services event on Friday, July 30th at the Glades County Health Department in Moore Haven.  The Health Department is located at 956 US Hwy 27 in Moore Haven.  “Free Food Friday” will be held from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Harry Chapin Food Bank and The Salvation Army will provide food to those in need. The Glades County Health Department will made free health screens available and Catholic Charities will assist those eligible for the Food Stamp Program.  United Way 211 will provide information and referral to human services available in the area. Photo and interview opportunities will be plentiful.

The United Way of Hendry and Glades includes 34 local human service agencies. .  These agencies include: The Salvation Army, Catholic Charities, Harry Chapin Food Bank, the Children’s Advocacy Center, Child Care of Southwest Florida, Healthy Families and many others.  The LaBelle United Way House is a part of the United Way network and brings the services of many health and human service agencies to the House.

In addition to raising funds for human service organizations in our community, the United Way promotes partnerships and collaborations among agencies and initiatives, helping them to work together focusing on issues and solutions that continue to improve lives.

The United Way of Lee, Hendry and Glades has been “the way the community cares” since it was established in 1957.  For more information please call United Way of Lee, Hendry and Glades at (239) 433-2000 or visit www.unitedwaylee.org.
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FOOD DISTRIBUTION FLYER ATTACHED

Louise Hawthorne
Communications/Marketing Manager

UNITED WAY OF LEE, HENDRY & GLADES
7273 Concourse Drive
Fort Myers, FL 33908

239-433-2000 Ext. 225
239-433-5692 (FAX)
239-989-7480 (Cell)