2025 Pine Island FISH Basket Brigade effort under way
This is a reminder that the 2025 Pine Island FISH Basket Brigade is underway, and FISH is looking for the registration forms from parents in need of a little help, to enroll their children.
Requests or referrals for Pine Island and Matlacha residents who could benefit from this program should be submitted to P.I. Fish at 239 283-4442 or the FISH website at pineislandfish.org, or use the QR code. For Spanish, text Carolyn at 707-291-0310 no later than Oct. 31. This allows staff the necessary time for any shopping, wrapping, sorting and assignment of gifts.
A notice has been sent home with all the P.I.E. children on or about Oct. 8, for their parents to fill out and return to the P.I.E. office by Oct. 31.
Once again, the distribution location has returned to the Pine Island United Methodist Church, at 5701 Pine Island Road., Bokeelia . The distribution will take place Saturday, Dec. 13, from 9 a.m. until 1 pm.
To ensure that FISH provides meaningful gifts to the children, it kindly requests that parents provide suggestions regarding the types of gifts their children would enjoy (please note, FISH cannot accommodate electronics or toy gun requests due to budgetary limitations).
If a parent cannot pick up their package on the distribution day, a written letter needs to be submitted with the adult who is picking up, along with a copy of the parent’s ID. All packages MUST be picked up on Dec. 13.
For those who wish to contribute to the brigade, send donations to Pine Island FISH, P.O. Box 357, Matlacha, FL 33993, with “Brigade” written in the memo line. Donations can also be made online at pineislandfish.org.
Once again, please return the registration forms as soon as possible to allow the necessary time to ensure a happy holiday for our children.
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Pine Island FISH (Fellow Islanders Sending Help), is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and all-volunteer association of neighbors organized to help those living in the Matlacha and Pine Island Communities. Pine Island FISH offers the following services: Non-emergency transportation to medical facilities, grocery stores, pharmacy, bank, etc. to those with no access to transportation; mobility equipment lending: wheelchairs, walkers, etc., assistance with special needs: emergency financial assistance for rent, utilities, medical costs, etc., respite information for family caregivers and a list of providers that serve our island communities, and is the lead agency in the Pine Island “Basket Brigade” programs. There is no charge for FISH services, however, equipment and monetary donations are welcome. For additional information about FISH, please visit the website at www.pineislandfish.org.