F.I.S.H. continues to assist neighbors
F.I.S.H. of Sanibel-Captiva recently switched to a bi-weekly schedule for furnishing and rebuilding products offered through its Hurricane Ian Point of Distribution (POD) program.
Still taking place on Fridays, upcoming distributions are planned for July 14 and 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Walk-In Center, at 2430-B Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Event dates are subject to change.
The program is available to Sanibel-Captiva residents and workers on a first come, first served basis. Items may include mattresses, bed frames, chairs, tables, accent furniture, building materials and more.
In addition, F.I.S.H. is seeking new or gently used four-wheeled walkers with seats and shower chairs for its Equipment Loan Program. Those pieces are the most requested and its supply is running low.
It offers the complimentary, medical equipment loans as a year-round service, where residents and visitors may borrow the items temporarily on a first come, first served basis.
Equipment loans have included: wheelchairs and transport chairs (requires a person to push); walkers (non-wheeled, four-legged with wheels, with wheels and seat, and three-wheeled); canes (standard adjustable, four-legged and three-legged with a fold down seat); adjustable crutches; bath bench, bath transfer bench, shower chairs; and commodes and elevated toilet seats (with and without arms).
For more information, call 239-472-4775 or visit https://www.fishofsancap.org/.