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“Studies show that fresh fruits and vegetables are critical to a child’s NaThpeles Players
development,” Brislain said. “It’s our goal to provide children and our
other neighbors in need with as much fresh, nutritious food as we can 2015 SEASON
possibly get.”
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That goal is harder to achieve in the summer when Southwest
Florida’s growing season ends. Consequently, the food bank looks Wed – Sat 8:00 p.m.
North and West to acquire truckloads of fresh fruits and vegetables. Sun 2:00 p.m.
A grower may donate a load of apples from Michigan, for example,
but getting that donation here can cost the food bank up to $10,000, In Blackburn Hall
depending on the type of produce, Brislain said.
Sponsored by:
Over the years, the food bank has worked with community partners
to feed children in the summer. For example, the food bank works with What if? Everyone wonders what could have been, and Ralph, a widowed retiree, is no
the United Way of Lee, Hendry, Glades and Okeechobee counties to exception. A second chance at love brings new hope when Ralph unexpectedly takes a
provide food through mobile pantries funded by the United Way and different path on his daily walk and meets Carol, an elegant dog lover. A romantic comedy that
other supporters. illustrates that it’s never too late to make each day count.

“Feeding thousands of hungry children and their families is May 15 – June 13
expensive,” Brislain said. “That’s why we rely so much on community
support to help with our mission. Without growers, retailers, and Fri. 8 p.m.,
private donors who financially support the food bank, more children Sat. 7:00 p.m.
would face a summer of hunger.” &9:00 p.m.
In Tobye Studio
This summer in Collier County, the food bank will continue
providing children with fresh, nutritious food through the NCEF Back for its third year of delighting audiences, Stage 2 Improv features scenes, games and songs
mobile pantry program and its partner-agency network so children like created on the spot with each one driven by suggestions from the audience - some may even
Daniel and his older sister Adrian, seven, won’t worry about if they’ll feature audience participation! Get ready to laugh until you cry with Stage 2.
get to eat.

When she’s hungry, Adrian said her “stomach feels weird, but
amazing when I get to eat.”

“Food is very important,” she explained. “It’s just as important
as sleep.”

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida LBELGOANLDLYE July 8 – August 9

2221 Corporation Blvd. Naples, FL 34109 Wed. – Sat. 8:00 p.m.
3760 Fowler St. Fort Myers, FL 33901 Sun 2:00 p.m
www.harr ychapinfoodbank.org
239.334.7007 In Blackburn Hall

The Harry Chapin Food Bank: The Musical Sponsored by:

• Serves Collier, Charlotte, Lee, Hendry and Glades counties. The Rose Mary Everett Team
• Works with 150 partner agencies, more than 25 of them in Rose Mary Everett & Jessica Bibbee
Collier County. John R. Wood Properties
• Helps feed 30,000 each month—12,000 of them children.
• Provided 19.6 million pounds of food—or about 16.3 million What does an eternally optimistic, perky sorority girl do when she loses the man of her
meals valued at $33.7 million—last year throughout Southwest dreams? Apply to Harvard Law School to win him back, duh! Based on the book and movie
Florida. of the same name, Legally Blonde is a fun, energetic and hysterically funny look at Elle Woods
• Acquires food from growers and packing houses locally, re- and how she defies expectations by proving that being true to yourself never goes out of style.
gionally and nationally
• Collects and distributes food donated by more than 140 Tickets: The Last Romance $35 12 times awarded
retailers in the five-county area including Publix Super Markets, Stage 2 Improv $20 • Legally Blonde $40 “Best Live Theatre”
Walmart,Target and Winn-Dixie Students 21 and under $10
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