• Community Cooperative & Bonita Springs YMCA Partner to Launch New Mobile Pantry Location

     

     

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    Community Cooperative & Bonita Springs YMCA Partner to Launch New Mobile Pantry Location

    Community Cooperative and the Bonita Springs YMCA are thrilled to announce a new partnership aimed at expanding access to essential food resources through the launch of a mobile pantry at the YMCA’s Bonita Springs’ location. This exciting collaboration is set to enhance the well-being of local families and individuals by providing nutritious food options directly to the community.

    The new mobile pantry will operate monthly at the Bonita Springs YMCA, strategically situated to serve the surrounding neighborhoods effectively. This initiative will address food insecurity in the region, ensuring that those in need have convenient access to fresh produce, staple items, and other vital resources.

    “We are incredibly excited about this partnership with the Bonita Springs YMCA,” said Stefanie Ink Edwards, CEO of Community Cooperative. “By bringing our mobile pantry services to this new location, we are able to extend our reach and provide much-needed support to more families and individuals in our community. This collaboration aligns perfectly with our mission to alleviate hunger and promote well-being.”

    The Bonita Springs YMCA has been a cornerstone of community health and wellness, and this partnership further strengthens its role as a hub for positive change. “The YMCA is committed to supporting the health of our community in all aspects,” said Angel Cerritos, District Executive Director of the Bonita Springs YMCA. “Partnering with Community Cooperative allows us to address an urgent need and make a tangible difference in the lives of our neighbors. We look forward to working together to create a stronger, more resilient community.”

    The mobile pantry at the Bonita Springs YMCA will offer a range of services, including:

    • Fresh Produce: Fruits and vegetables to promote healthy eating.
    • Staple Foods: Pantry essentials such as grains, and proteins.
    • Hot Food: Freshly prepared, nutritious meals are served offering comfort and essential nutrients to those in need.

    The mobile pantry will be operational starting August 13, 2024 with distribution taking place every second Tuesday of the month from 9:30am to 11:30am. All community members in need are welcome to visit and benefit from the services provided.

    For more information about the mobile pantry, including distribution dates and volunteer opportunities, please visit www.CommunityCooperative.com

    About Bonita Springs YMCA

    Bonita Springs YMCA is a branch of YMCA of Southwest Florida, a leading non-profit strengthening southwest Florida communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Driven by its founding mission, the Y has served as a leading non-profit committed to strengthening community for more than 175 years. The Y empowers everyone, no matter who they are or where they’re from, by ensuring access to resources, relationships and opportunities for all to learn, grow and thrive. By bringing together people from different backgrounds, perspectives and generations, the Y aims to improve overall health and well-being, ignite youth empowerment and demonstrate the importance of connections in and across Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte, Lee, Desoto, Hendry and Glades Counties.

    For more information on the Bonita Springs YMCA, please visit https://www.ymcaswfl.org/location-bonita and Facebook @BonitaSpringsYMCA or call 239-221-7560.

    About Community Cooperative

    Since 1984, Community Cooperative has worked to effectively eliminate hunger and homelessness in southwest Florida while simultaneously inspiring and supporting sustained positive change in its clients by delivering innovative food, education, and social service programs. With a dedicated team of volunteers, board of directors and staff, Community Cooperative stays committed to its core responsibility to collect and distribute resources through a strong and viable network of community partners. Community Cooperative is an exemplary steward of the resources entrusted to it and serves clients with compassion and integrity. Through collaboration and ongoing education, Community Cooperative supports and strengthens those whose lives have been affected by hunger and homelessness, ensuring that they have access to the resources necessary to transform their lives with dignity.

    Media Contact:

    Angel Cerritos, District Executive Director, acerritos@ymcaswfl.org or 239-333-1669

    Aliyah Santana, Social Media & Marketing Coordinator, Aliyah@communitycooperative.com or call (239) 332-7687 ext. 105

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