• RESCHEDULED: Community Cooperative’s 18th Annual Becoming Cosmopolitan: ‘Mad About Hunger’ to be held Thursday, Nov. 7 

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    RESCHEDULED: Community Cooperative’s 18th Annual Becoming Cosmopolitan: ‘Mad About Hunger’ to be held Thursday, Nov. 7 

    The need for community support is even greater after the impact of hurricanes Helene and Milton 

    FORT MYERS, Fla. (October 15, 2024) – Community Cooperative’s popular annual fall fundraiser, Becoming Cosmopolitan: Mad About Hunger, has been rescheduled due to Hurricane Milton to Thursday, Nov. 7 at 6 p.m. at The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon in Fort Myers. 

    “As always, Community Cooperative is on the ground as soon as possible after storms impacting our community with hot meals, donations, mobile food pantries and Meals on Wheels,” said Stefanie Ink Edwards, CEO of Community Cooperative. “It’s what we are charged to do. This event, while a light-hearted way to raise much needed funds, is critical to our ability to be there every time for our community.” 

    At the event, more than 300 guests will venture down the rabbit hole for an absolutely maddening evening featuring a mad tea party and treats, cocktails that will make you big and small, an imaginative silent auction, and a wondrously good time – all while raising money to support Community Cooperative’s mission of ending hunger and homelessness in Southwest Florida. The public will be able to bid on auction items available during the event. 

    Tickets are $250 for VIP, with general admission $150. Visit CommunityCooperative.com/Events/Becoming-Cosmopolitan-Mad-About-Hunger/ to purchase tickets. Closer to the event, the link for auction items will be added.  

    Sponsorships, as well as donations for silent and live auctions, are needed. Contact Jade@CommunityCooperative.com or call 239-332-7687 ext. 101 for more information. 

    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. For information, visit CommunityCooperative.com. 

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    Holly Boldrin, APR, CPRC, Priority Marketing, 239-267-2638, 239-887-9335 (cell) or holly@prioritymarketing.com 

    Kathy Becker, Priority Marketing, 239-267-2638, 239-470-2681 (cell), or kathyb@prioritymarketing.com 

    Aliyah Santana, Community Cooperative, 239-332-7687 ext. 105, or Aliyah@CommunityCooperative.com