Backup Documents 02/14/2017 Item # 4B j
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, since 1983, the Harry Chapin food Bank of Southwest Florida has served
as the only food bank in Southwest Florida; and
WHEREAS, for the past 32 years the Harry Chapin Food Bank has partnered with
over 150 agencies to provide direct services to those in need and has
provided food for more than 30,000 individuals each month; and
WHEREAS, the United Way of Collier County and the Harry Chapin Food Bank have
come together to collect non-perishable foods to help the hungry in
Collier County; and
WHEREAS, on February 19, 2017, Collier Area Transit has joined the United Way of
Collier County, Publix, and Harry Chapin Food Bank to "Stuff the Bus"
with non-perishable foods to replenish the local food bank to feed the
hungry in Collier County; and
WHEREAS, the synergy among county government, commercial entities, and non-
profit agencies to strengthen community ties and improve the quality of
life for the less fortunate citizens of Collier County deserves due
acknowledgement; and
WHEREAS, in view of the outstanding, selfless efforts of Collier Area Transit,
Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida, Publix, and the United
Way to feed the hungry of Collier County
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of
Collier County, Florida, that February 19, 2017 be designated as
STUFF THE BUS DAY IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 14th Day of February, 2017
( >)I I l r.,///v BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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