The Pine Island Food Pantry is partnering with Centennial Bank for a special Stock the Box non-perishable food drive due to low inventory, and they are asking for the assistance of the Matlacha Hookers. Please help spread the word! Here are their needs:
Dry cereal, diced tomatoes/sauce, crackers, chips, instant mashed potatoes, canned vegetables: peas, green beans, corn, and all types of beans, canned tuna/albacore, assorted pastas, canned soups, ramen noodles, rice, gravy mixes, macaroni and cheese, cookies, and pet food.
Centennial Bank is located at 5551 Sunset Lane in Saint James City, not far from the center. They are open Monday- Thursday 8:30 am- 4:30 pm, and Friday 8:30 am- 6:00 pm. Pine Island Food pantry donations are also accepted at the following locations: Winn-Dixie, V.F.W., American Legion, Moose Lodge, the Matlacha Post Office or at the pantry when it is open on Monday and Thursdays, 9 am - 11 am.