Easter Holiday Food Drive for islanders in need runs through Friday at Winn-Dixie
To help those in need ahead of the Easter holiday, the Pine Island Food Pantry is partnering with Winn-Dixie to host an Easter food drive through March 15. Customers can support the food drive by purchasing a $15 food bag with all the fixings for an Easter ham dinner at the Pine Island Winn-Dixie store.
On Saturday, March 15, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Pine Island Winn-Dixie will also host a community celebration with live music, giveaways and more. All donations received during the event will benefit The Pantry.
In December, The Pantry partnered with Winn-Dixie for a holiday food drive that resulted in over $2,000 in donations. The pantry has been in existence since 1993 and is run by 100% volunteer staff, all donations go directly to those in need. Since Hurricane Ian, the client base has increased by 50% and is still growing so the need is greater than ever.
The pantry also kindly requests all Snowbirds to consider dropping off extra food before leaving for the season. Food items can be dropped off at the pantry or at any of the Pine Island Food Pantry “drop off box” locations at Winn-Dixie at 9864 Stringfellow Road, St. James City; Our Lady of Miraculous Medal Church at 12175 Stringfellow Road, Bokeelia; Centennial Bank at 5551 Sunset Lane, St. James City; and Matlacha Post Office at 4547 Pine Island Road, Matlacha.
Winn-Dixie and pantry officials say thank you all in advance for your generosity this Easter season.