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Community Cooperative Collaborative Pop-Up Mobile Food Pantry In Immokalee Serves 224 Households

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Community Cooperative Collaborative Pop-Up Mobile Food Pantry In Immokalee Serves 224 Households

Urgent Need for Support In Food Desert Areas

FORT MYERS, Fla. (November 26, 2024) – In an effort to combat food insecurity, Community Cooperative held a pop-up mobile food pantry in collaboration with The Immokalee Foundation and Midwest Food Bank in Immokalee, where an overwhelming 224 households were provided with emergency groceries. This mobile food pantry served as a reminder of the critical need for accessible food resources in food desert areas where residents face limited access to nutritious, affordable groceries.

Immokalee, a rural area often referred to as a food desert, has long struggled with its limited access to food. The recent pop-up pantry confirmed just how dire the situation is, with families in desperate need of basic food supplies. Community Cooperative is committed to meeting this need, but they cannot do it alone.

“We are incredibly grateful for the support of The Immokalee Foundation and Midwest Food Bank, which made it possible for us to provide emergency groceries to 224 households,” said Jade Bird, Director of Development at Community Cooperative. “However, the need continues to grow, and many families are still struggling. To meet this rising demand, we need your help to ensure more families have access to the nutritious food they need.”

How the Community Can Help:

• Donate: Monetary contributions allow Community Cooperative to continue providing food to individuals in need and expand its programs to underserved areas.
• Volunteer: Community members are encouraged to volunteer and help Community Cooperative distribute necessary items to those in the community.
• Raise Awareness: Help spread the word about the food insecurity challenges many of those in our community face.
• Host a Food Drive: Collect non-perishable food and household items to donate to Community Cooperative.

For more information on how to get involved or to donate, visit www.CommunityCooperative.com or call 239-332-SOUP.

About The Immokalee Foundation

The Immokalee Foundation is committed to supporting the educational and career aspirations of Immokalee youth and families. Through its programs and partnerships, the foundation works to break the cycle of poverty and create opportunities for a brighter future.

About Midwest Food Bank

Midwest Food Bank is a nonprofit organization that provides food and other essentials to those in need through a network of partner agencies. As a faith-based organization, it is the mission of Midwest Food Bank to share the love of Christ by alleviating hunger and malnutrition locally and throughout the world and providing disaster relief; all without discrimination. Their vision is to provide industry-leading food relief to those in need while feeding them spiritually.

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