• Community Cooperative Launches “School’s Out, Hunger’s Not” Summer Campaign to Fight Child Hunger in Southwest Florida

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    Community Cooperative Launches “School’s Out, Hunger’s Not” Summer Campaign to Fight Child Hunger in Southwest Florida

    FORT MYERS, Fla. (June 16, 2025) – Now that the school year has ended, Community Cooperative has launched its annual “School’s Out, Hunger’s Not” campaign to address the rise in child hunger during the summer months.

    “Food insecurity doesn’t take a summer break,” said Stefanie Ink Edwards, CEO of Community Cooperative. “Through this campaign, we’re working to ensure that every child in our community has access to the nourishment they need—even when school isn’t in session.”

    The campaign provides Hungry Hungry Kiddo Kits—nutritious, easy-to-eat grab-and-go meal kits—through Community Cooperative’s Mobile Food Pantries, partner organizations, Community Market, and Sam’s Community Café & Kitchen.

    These kits help ensure children stay full and healthy throughout the summer, regardless of their family’s circumstances.

    How the community can help:
    With a gift of any amount, community members can support the effort and make a direct impact. Every dollar donated goes toward ensuring local children have the meals they need to thrive throughout the summer.

    To donate or learn more, visit CommunityCooperative.com or call 239-332-7687

    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