US Coast Guard Auxiliary Marco Island Announces Food Drive

Help us “Fill the Boat” on March 24th at Winn Dixie, Marco Island from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The US Coast Guard Auxiliary, Marco Island will partner with Our Daily Bread Food Pantry and Winn Dixie to host our Second Annual Food Drive to fill a 21-foot boat with donated grocery items. Our Daily Bread Food Pantry served over 190,000 guests last year providing over 150,000 pounds of food each month to those in need in our community. Last year’s “Fill the Boat” community initiative collected over 1,500 pounds of non-perishable grocery items and over $1,500 in cash donations. Suggested grocery items needed this year: peanut butter (16 oz), canned vegetables (15 oz), canned tomatoes (15 oz), canned chili (15 oz), canned beans (15 oz), pasta (1-lb.), pasta sauce, Rice-a-Roni, Pasta Roni, and cereal. Donations and checks made out to “Our Daily Bread Food Pantry” will be accepted.

For further information about other USCGAux programs, including complimentary Vessel Safety Examinations, or how to join the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, 239-394-5911 or www.USCGAuxMarco.org.