F.I.S.H. opens food pantry, launches box program
F.I.S.H. of Sanibel-Captiva reported that it continues to assist island neighbors with emergency food assistance at its Sanibel site. While the food pantry may look different in size and offerings, the intention remains the same — to help those living and working on the islands by providing nutritious supplemental grocery items to sustain food needs.
“Transition from our food pantry pre-hurricane to an emergency food pantry post-hurricane has been an ongoing process,” Program Coordinator Manuela Martinez said. “We’re glad we are now able to store more products since our building has been remediated.”
For those wishing to donate products, F.I.S.H. is in need of:
– Personal hygiene products
– Feminine hygiene products
– Diapers
– Paper towels, toilet paper and tissues
– Pasta and rice
– Canned protein (tuna or chicken)
– Peanut butter and jelly
– Water
In addition, F.I.S.H. has launched a Food Box Program to supplement its food pantry. The program provides an assortment of fresh produce and pantry items to those unable to visit its Sanibel site.
F.I.S.H. will provide an option for delivery, once weekly, to those who sign up.
“We are so thankful to Aurora’s Produce, Local Roots Farmers Markets and the Sanibel Island Farmers Market for their abundant and delicious contributions to the Food Box and Food Pantry programs,” Martinez said. “As we continue to see more and more islanders return, we hope they will find this opportunity helpful as they continue to recover from Hurricane Ian.”
For more information or to sign up for the Food Box Program, contact Martinez at 239-472-4775 or manuela@fishofsancap.org. For more about F.I.S.H., visit https://www.fishofsancap.org/.
F.I.S.H. of Sanibel-Captiva is at 2430-B Periwinkle Way, Sanibel.