CHAPS CHAT

A monthly newsletter of the CHAPS food and hygiene pantry

 

February 2025

Board Members

 

Rick Rhen-Sosbe

President

 

Cathy Dollar

Vice President

 

Debi Joyce

Treasurer

 

Chris Smith

Secretary

 

Mercie Chick

Anjanette Daughtery

Jacquie Reynolds

Michael Rhen-Sosbe

Frank Walsh

Board Meetings

 

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

 

Next Board Meeting:

February 18, 2025

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 59 clients, 74 adult dependents and 16 children served in January for a total of 149 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, green beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, creamed corn, whole kernel corn, chickpeas, 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, chicken drumsticks, chicken leg quarters, eggs, 2 lb. bags of fish sticks, boneless pork chops, pulled pork, 1 lb. pork taco filling, 1 lb. block of cheddar cheese, dry chickpeas, black beans, green split peas, great northern white beans, walnuts, pistachios, almonds, date pieces, pecan pieces and dry cranberries.

 

Clients could also choose up to 6 items from the table of outdated or items not on our shopping list received from donations.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

 

January clients served: 149

 

Client additions in January:

Charlotte County - 0 new clients

S. Sarasota County - 0 new clients

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

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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, disability, 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.