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'Holiday Heroes' food drive collects 1500 pounds of food for food bank

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Posted at 2:50 PM, Nov 27, 2019
and last updated 2019-11-27 14:50:06-05

CAPE CORAL, Fla. -- The Cape Coral Police Department is extremely pleased to announce the final totals for their 8th annual “Holiday Heroes” Food Drive benefiting the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida.

On November 20th, the Cape Coral Police Department collected 1,526 pounds of food as well as a monetary donation to the Harry Chapin Food Bank in the amount of $1,668.00.

"This year was another successful one as we collected so much food and money for a great cause. It was awesome to see so many people with open hearts giving what they could. I’m proud to be part of this great event year after year." ~ Sergeant Carlos Mena, Cape Coral Police Department SWAT Team

Thanks go to the Walmart Neighborhood Market for hosting them, and the caring public for their incredible generosity!