• Community Cooperative Pop-Up Mobile Food Pantry in Collaboration with Fort Myers Beach Strong

     

    MEDIA ALERT:

    Contact:  Aliyah Santana, Social media & Marketing Coordinator

    Phone: 239-332-7687 x 105

    Email: Aliyah@communitycooperative.com

     

    October 14, 2024

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    WHAT:

    Community Cooperative collaborates with Fort Myers Beach Strong for a pop-up mobile food pantry providing emergency groceries and essential resources for community members affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. This initiative aims to support those facing food insecurity in the aftermath of these devastating storms. All community members are welcome to attend and receive assistance.

    WHERE:

    Fort Myers Beach, 820 Buttonwood Drive

    WHEN:

    Monday, October 14, 2024.

    TIME:

    11:00AM – 1PM

    WHO:

    Community Cooperative is a non-profit human service agency whose mission is to end hunger and homelessness in southwest Florida. With the collaboration of their community partners to reach those in need of assistance.

    WHY:

    In the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, many in our community are facing unprecedented challenges, including food insecurity and loss of essential supplies. This mobile food pantry is designed to provide immediate relief and support to those who have been impacted, helping families regain access to the resources they need to recover and rebuild their lives.

    KEY HIGHLIGHTS:

    • Free emergency grocery distribution
    • Access to essential resources
    • Support for families and individuals affected by recent hurricanes

     

    MEDIA REQUEST:

    COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE IS ASKING ALL LOCAL MEDIA OUTLETS TO PLEASE MAKE THE COMMUNITY AWARE OF THIS POP-UP MOBILE FOOD PANTRY AS AN EMERGENCY GROCERY & HOT FOOD DISTRIBUTION.  PHOTOS AND INTERVIEWS ARE WELCOME AND CAN BE COORDINATED, MONDAY THE 14TH OF OCTOBER AS EARLY AS 11:00AM.