CHAPS CHAT

A monthly newsletter of the CHAPS food and hygiene pantry

 

November 2024

Board Members

 

Mercie Chick

President

 

John Lee

Vice President

 

Yvonne Gibson

Treasurer

 

Chris Smith

Secretary

 

Nancy Amentastro

Susie Brenner

Debi Joyce

Herb Levin

Jacquie Reynolds

Frank Walsh

Board Meetings

 

Board meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6pm.

 

Next Board Meeting:

November 19, 2024

6:00 pm
CHAPS Supporters
CHAPS is also supported by many local businesses, organizations, faith groups and individuals.
Contact Info
 
Mailing Address:
CHAPS Food Pantry
18200 Paulson Dr.
Unit A-1
Port Charlotte, FL 33954
 
Telephone/Fax:
941-625-2552
 
Email:
 
 
Website:
 
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The Latest Pantry Report

 

We had 76 clients, 79 adult dependents and 24 children served in September for a total of 179 persons receiving supplemental food and hygiene products.

 

USDA items on our order form that were available to Charlotte County clients and free to CHAPS included black beans, creamed corn, whole kernel corn, chickpeas, black eyed peas, peaches, pears, mixed fruit, veggie soup, beef stew, canned chicken, rice, spaghetti pasta, spaghetti sauce, tomato sauce, canned diced tomatoes, dry milk and shelf stable milk.

 

Also available were a whole chicken, eggs, ground beef, 2 lb. bags of pollock fillets, fish sticks, boneless pork chops, pulled pork, 1 lb., pork taco filling, box of cheese blend, dry chickpeas, black beans, green split peas, great northern white beans, walnuts, pistachios, almonds, date pieces, pecan pieces and hazelnuts.

 

Clients could also choose up to 6 items from the table of outdated or items not on our shopping list received from donations.

 

Clients who received their order in Venice and other orders we delivered also received extra goodies.

Client Numbers

 

CHAPS works with 6 referring agencies to verify the eligible clients that live in Charlotte, South Sarasota and DeSoto counties.

 

September clients served: 179

 

Client additions in September:

Charlotte County - 1 new client with 2 dependents

S. Sarasota County - 2 new clients with 5 dependents

DeSoto County - 0 new clients
We Need You!
 
Can you volunteer for CHAPS? Help us match your skills, experience, interests and schedule with our volunteer opportunities. Demonstrate your dedication to further CHAPS' mission and goals. Your involvement will make a difference!
 
Volunteers Needed:
  • Assist in sorting and shelving items
  • Help with fills and pick-ups
  • Help with fundraisers
  • Help in the office - enter data, print and assemble forms, mail correspondence
 
Please go to the CHAPS website www.chapsfoodpantry.com
for the CHAPS volunteer application.
Need A Helping Hand? - Call 211
 
The community referral line - 211 - is an important community resource. At any given time, 211 has access to the most comprehensive list of services as well as the most current contact information. It provides telephone access to trained information and referral specialists, 24 hours a day 365 days a year. If you do not get an answer with 211 - please dial one of the following:
 
Charlotte County: 941-205-2161
Sarasota County: 941-308-4357
 
Please click here for more information.
Upcoming CHAPS Events

CHAPS Annual Meeting

December 7

 

Our annual meeting of membership will be held on Saturday, December 7th. All are welcome to attend.

 

10:30am - brunch

11:15am - meeting
 
CHAPS is a 501(c) 3 non profit, all volunteer organization. In accordance with federal law, U.S. Department of Agriculture policy and our contract with the Harry Chapin Food Bank, CHAPS is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disabilty, sexual orientation or religion. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services registration no. CH10575
A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free (800-435-7352) within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by the state.