Community Cooperative announces PB&J Drive through April 24

Community Cooperative is asking businesses and the community to help support a peanut butter and jelly collection drive through April 24 Peanut butter and jelly are some of the most frequently requested items at mobile food pantries because it is kid-friendly, shelf-stable, and protein-rich

“Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are a simple way to feed kids who lack access to food when school is out f o r t h e s u m m e r , ” s a i d J a n e l l e O l s o n , C o m m u n i t y

Cooperative’s Community Engagement Manager “Of course, peanut butter and jelly isn’t just for kids, but families and seniors also rely on these pantry staples ”

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Cooperative’s late founder Sam Galloway Jr , who, with many others, began the Soup Kitchen in 1984 by handing out peanut butter and jelly sandwiches after church in downtown Fort Myers to people who found themselves in need of a meal

Donations are needed of any brand or type of peanut butter, almond or alternative nut butter, jelly, or jam in plastic jars instead of glass Also, no expired or homemade items or pre-made sandwiches will be accepted

A weigh-in to see which team and individual collected the most peanut butter and jelly is planned for Monday, April 24, from 2 to 4 p.m., at Community Cooperative with prizes for winners Businesses, schools, churches, and community neighborhoods are encouraged to organize their own drives