“Now that we have seen an increased community need, we are serving regularly for 500 individuals a month. I do think the economy has hit everybody hard, but especially those living in poverty already.”
The Center hosts a dinner fundraiser Thursday evening at 6:30 at Sasse’s Restaurant in Fort Myers in response to the growing need. It accepts donations of clothing, money, and food year-round through the Harry Chapin Food Bank or their website – brcfl.org.
Thursday, 08 December 2011 08:31
More HIV/AIDS Patients Turn To Food Banks
Written by Farah Dosani-
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Many Floridians living with HIV/AIDS were living at or below the poverty level before economic times became rough. Drug costs continue to rise and some patients have conditions that prevent them from working.
Gan Fradin is a food and clothing bank operated by ARC/The Bob Rauschenberg Center for Living, a resource center for patients living with HIV/AIDS. Interim Executive Director Anna McDaniel says there’s a greater need than ever before.
“Last year we were providing food for just over 300 individuals a month. That was primarily our patient,” said McDaniel. READ MORE
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