Backup Documents 09/09/2014 Item # 4C 4c
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 31 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 the 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 he/p the hungry in the community; and
WHEREAS, on September 13, 2014, 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, Pub/ix, 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 September 13, 2014 be designated as
STUFF THE BUS DAY IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 9th Day of September, 2014
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER‘LINTY,ILORIDA
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TOM HENNIN6, CHAIRMAN