OPPORTUNITIES TO LEND A HELPING HAND
"When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, "Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” - Fred Rodgers
Below are community organizations serving people that need your help
NCH Healthcare System
You may also send a check to NCH Center for Philanthropy, 350 7th St. North, Naples, FL 34102
If you have questions, please call NCH Center for Philanthropy at (239) 624-2000
Grace Place
Non-perishable foods: Powdered Pedialyte, powdered milk, canned: soup, canned/dried beans, rice, peanut butter, jelly, canned chicken, canned tuna, etc.
Hygiene: Hand soap, laundry detergent, bleach, dish soap and hand sanitizer.
Other: Gloves, trash bags, toilet paper and paper towels.
Supplies can be dropped off at Grace Place, 4300 21st Avenue SW, Naples, FL 34116
If you have questions, please call Patty at (239) 784-5644
Make a monetary donation
St. Matthew’s House
Fresh & non-perishable foods: Fresh or canned fruits and vegetables, beans, rice, pasta, meat, chicken, tuna, etc.
Donations can be dropped off at St. Matthew’s House, 2001 Airport RD S., Naples FL, 34112
If you have any questions, please call them at (239) 774-0500.
Salvation Army
Non-perishable foods: dry bulk foods and canned foods.
Hygiene: Toiletries, personal care items, paper towels.
Donations can be dropped off at Salvation Army, 3180 Estey AVE, Naples FL 34104 (8am-4pm)
If you have any questions, please call them at (239) 775-9447.
To make a monetary donation please mail a check to: ‘Salvation Army Naples,’ 3180 Estey AVE, Naples, FL 34104
Community Cooperative is looking for volunteers to help with the Meals on Wheels Mobile Pantry in Lee County. Their next event is Thursday, April 9th from 9:30 am to 12 pm at Ocean Water Church in Estero (22100 S Tamiami Trail, Estero, FL 33928). For those who are interested in volunteering for this event or in support of their COVID-19 response and recovery efforts, contact Rachell Mays, Volunteer Coordinator for Community Cooperative at Rachell@CommunityCooperative.com
Harry Chapin Food Bank
Harry Chapin Food is looking for volunteers to sort and pack donations of food at our Fort Myers and Naples distribution centers. They have two shifts daily from 8:30-11:30 Monday -Friday at both Fort Myers and Naples. We also have a variety of off-site opportunities. For volunteering information, visit https://bit.ly/2JQWbup
Needed items:
- Cereal Rice
- Cooking oil Sugar
- Dry beans Canned Meats
- Canned fruit and vegetables Baby Diapers (sizes 5-6)
- Corn flour (Maseca) Toiletries and paper product (toilet paper, etc.)
- Pasta and sauces Laundry and dish detergent
Donations can be dropped off at their office located at 10540 Childers St, Bonita Springs, FL 34135
If you have any questions, please call Nina at (239) 469-9325.
Make a food donation through Amazon
Monetary donations may also be made to:
Guadalupe Center
Harry Chapin Food Bank
