ESTERO, Fla. — Volunteers gathered Thursday at Lamb of God Church to prepare 6,700 meals that went to those in need for Thanksgiving.
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March to a Million Meals: The power of volunteers
The Harry Chapin Food Bank makes your donated dollar go further with the help of volunteers. Marylou Phillips has handed out food in Punta Gorda for 10 years. “I come in every Thursday. And that’s what I enjoy. I enjoy seeing the people enjoy helping,” Phillips said. In fact, this entire group of volunteers from […]

Volunteers prepare annual turkey drop to feed SWFL families in need on Thanksgiving
With Thanksgiving just over a week away and many families still hurting after Hurricane Ian, more than 100 volunteers are gathering in Naples to ensure people in need have food to celebrate the holiday. 2,000 families will be able to have a traditional Thanksgiving meal this year, thanks to the 18th annual Hope for the […]

Tommy Bohanon Foundation preparing to hold 6th annual Youth Football Camp
The Tommy Bohanon Foundation is ready to hold its 6th annual Youth Football Camp for Southwest Florida students. The football camp is set to take place on June 25, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at North Fort Myers High School. Tommy and Katie Bohanon, the founders of the nonprofit Tommy Bohanon Foundation, are North […]

Volunteer prepares and donates meals to those in need in Immokalee
Every Monday, a volunteer in Immokalee cooks meals and donates them to dozens of homes. This program helps tons of people in the community. Mondays are busy days for Marifrans Castillo de Estrada. She spends her entire morning preparing 60 meals, making everything from scratch at Mesion Peniel in Immokalee. It’s all thanks to the […]
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