F.I.S.H. OF SANIBEL-CAPTIVA

F.I.S.H. of Sanibel-Captiva reported that it is redirecting furniture and household item donations to Noah’s Ark Thrift Shop, located at Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church on Sanibel, as the store is again accepting donations in preparation for its scheduled reopening to the public on Oct. 1.

As F.I.S.H. clears out its facility for upcoming repairs, it is no longer able to accept those items.

“We’re absolutely thrilled that Noah’s is back,” Executive Director Maria Espinoza said. “F.I.S.H. was happy to fill the gap by providing community members with furnishings while Noah’s recovered from Hurricane Ian. Now that they are back and accepting donations, we encourage community members to bring their items to the Ark.”

Noah’s Ark is in need of the following: clothes in good condition; decor items; purses, shoes and jewelry; electronics; artwork; books and DVDs; holiday decorations; fabric, yarn and craft items; small appliances, like toasters, blenders and food processors; linens; puzzles, games and office supplies; lamps; and small furniture that can be dropped off. Currently, the store is not offering pick-up service.

The shop reported that larger items are best taken to another thrift store at this time, such as: hanging light fixtures and ceiling fans; heaters; mattresses and metal bed frames; armoires; sleeper sofas; pillows, except for new ones; cribs and out-of-date car seats; children’s clothing, except new and special items like Christening clothes; large exercise equipment; non-flat screen televisions; printers and desktop computers; building equipment; and large appliances.

People can call F.I.S.H. at 239-472-4775 about possibly taking large furniture and appliances.

F.I.S.H. added that it will continue its POD distribution, in partnership with United Way’s Gifts-in-Kind Program, as items are available. For more information on upcoming distribution dates and items, refer to its social media pages. Those with specific needs for larger items or rebuilding supplies can contact Community Outreach Manager Merari Salinas at 239-472-4775 or merari@fishofsancap.org.

Noah’s Ark Thrift Shop is at 2304 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel.