• Community Cooperative’s Sam Galloway Jr. & Friends Soup Kitchen Benefit Fundraiser to Support Local Programs Fighting Hunger and Homelessness

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    Community Cooperative’s Sam Galloway Jr. & Friends Soup Kitchen Benefit Fundraiser to Support Local Programs Fighting Hunger and Homelessness

    FORT MYERS, Fla. (February 27, 2025) – Community Cooperative’s upcoming fundraising event Sam Galloway, Jr. & Friends Soup Kitchen Benefit, set for March 6, 2025, at Sam Galloway Ford directly supports their mission to end hunger and homelessness in Southwest Florida.

    All funds raised during the event will go directly back to the community through Community Cooperative’s impactful programs, including Sam’s Community Café & Kitchen, Community Market, Mobile Food Pantries, Social Services & Educational Resource Centers, and Growing Healthy Kids & Families Program.

    As the demand for these essential services continues to rise, Community Cooperative remains dedicated to meeting the increasing need. In 2024, the organization reached remarkable milestones, serving over 117,000 meals to homebound elderly, disabled, and ill clients through Meals on Wheels. They also assisted more than 46,000 unduplicated people through various programs, cooked and served close to 270,000 meals at Sam’s Community Café & Kitchen, and distributed over 2 million pounds of emergency food to the community. With more than 46,000 volunteer hours contributed by over 2,000 active volunteers, this surge in demand underscores the critical role Community Cooperative plays in supporting those facing food insecurity and homelessness in Southwest Florida.

    “We are incredibly grateful for the support from our community,” said Stefanie Ink Edwards, CEO of Community Cooperative. “The funds raised at this event will allow us to expand our efforts and continue providing essential services to our neighbors in need. Together, we can make a lasting impact and continue our mission to end hunger and homelessness in Southwest Florida.”

    Ticket Options:  

    Individual Ticket: $200 – Individual seat at a table, dinner served buffet style.

    Soup Spoon Sponsorship: $2,500 – 8 tickets, dinner served buffet style.

    Soup Bowl Sponsorship (VIP): $5,000 – 10 tickets, table service for dinner.

    To reserve a table or purchase a ticket for the event, visit www.CommunityCooperative.com/events/sam-galloway-jr-friends-soup-kitchen-benefit-5/.

    About the Soup Kitchen Benefit:

    The Sam Galloway, Jr. & Friends Soup Kitchen Benefit has been a pillar of compassion and support for over 20 years, providing hope and a sense of community to countless individuals. This event directly contributes to Community Cooperative’s mission of ending hunger and fostering unity in Southwest Florida.

    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

     

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