Toys for Tots of Lee County packs truck full of toys

Toys for Tots of Lee County spends thousands in donations for kids in need

Even though Hurricane Ian is more than a year behind Southwest Floridians, many families are still recovering. Plus, high prices are tightening budgets making it even harder for parents to put gifts under the tree this year. Toys for Tots of Lee County is just one local organization dedicated to helping moms and dads get some things on their children’s Christmas lists.

Budgeting for the holiday season

Gift-giving this holiday season can be a real challenge. With inflation and high interest rates, budgets are tight. Everyone is trying to make ends meet every day. Planning ahead, budgeting for the holidays and shopping as early as possible can help save your wallet this season. The holiday season is the time of year where […]

Woman will have happy Thanksgiving thanks to WINK News viewers

Although prices for your Thanksgiving turkey and your favorite side dishes have cooled down this year, families are still struggling to put the full dinner on the table. Thanks to a couple of WINK viewers, Turkey Day is possible for one Fort Myers family.

Thanksgiving dinner shrinks as grocery prices continue to increase

Between high prices and preparing for the holidays, families are cutting back this Thanksgiving. Groceries went up 2.1 percent in October 2023 compared to October 2022, according to US Bureau of Labor Statistics inflation data. Thanksgiving is Eddie Nelson’s favorite holiday. “I love it. The turkey, the potato salad, the collard greens, black-eyed peas, the […]