The Big Move

After nearly a decade of service from the Family Church campus, Our Daily Bread Food Pantry (ODBFP) is turning the page to a new chapter. On Sunday, July 27, volunteers and movers relocated the nonprofit to its newly purchased, permanent facility at 1818 San Marco Road.

Saturday morning’s food distribution, held at 1450 Winterberry Drive, marked the final event at the Pantry’s original site. After distribution ended, volunteers stayed behind to pack up. By sunrise Sunday, moving trucks arrived to officially begin the transition.

Founded in January 2016 as a mission of Family Church, Our Daily Bread Food Pantry became its own 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 2019. Still, the church continued to generously host the Pantry on its campus until now.

“Over the years, the Pantry has continuously grown and maxed out the space at 1450 Winterberry Drive,” said Executive Director Dr. Evelyn Rossetti-Ryan. “We are a vital community resource providing thousands of households with nourishing fruits, vegetables, protein, and pantry staples.”

Today, the Pantry serves an average of 1,000 households each Saturday and offers a wide range of services beyond weekly distributions - including appointments, mobile outreach, home deliveries, and special programs for seniors and students.

The new facility, purchased in October 2023 along with an adjacent lot acquired in June 2024, will allow the organization to expand its operations, increase capacity, and better meet the needs of the Marco Island and Naples communities.

“Our volunteers are the heart and soul of our Pantry,” Rossetti-Ryan emphasized. “I, as the Executive Director, am the only paid staff member. Our 250+ active volunteers are involved in and central to all aspects of our work - from food procurement to distribution, community outreach, and administration.”

With the move to San Marco Road, Our Daily Bread Food Pantry secures not only a new address but a stronger foundation for the future, one rooted in compassion, community, and continued growth.