FORT MYERS, Fla. - CuisineWire -- Harry Chapin Food Bank has launched a new Food Finder platform that allows neighbors experiencing hunger to pinpoint the nearest food pantries and distribution sites.

The interactive webpage is a modern digital tool that allows anyone with internet access or cell service to quickly connect with Harry Chapin Food Bank's 175+ agency partners that serve their neighborhood. Users can find food by following three steps:

1. Visit HarryChapinFoodBank.org/food-locator
2. Type in an address or ZIP code
3. Click the search button

Search results are proximity based and include the names, addresses and telephone numbers of agency partners, as well as program details and operating hours. The platform offers information about larger agency partners like Community Cooperative and Salvation Army, as well as local churches, senior centers, civic organizations, schools, community centers and housing developments where families with children, seniors, veterans and other individuals can receive food.

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"Southwest Florida spans more than 5,000 square miles across five counties, and it can be difficult for individuals experiencing hunger – especially those new to our community – to know where to find food," said Richard LeBer, president and CEO of Harry Chapin Food Bank. "The Food Finder provides instant answers so families don't have to drive across town to provide for their families. The nearest distribution point might be just down the street."

The Food Locator platform is supported by Vivery Technology and the Thierer Family Foundation.