PUSHING THE ENVELOPE COLLECTS MORE THAN 1,000 POUNDS OF FOOD FOR COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE
Event Celebrates Collecting More than 26,000 Pounds of Food over 15-year History
FORT MYERS, Fla. – On November 15, Pushing the Envelope, Inc. concluded its 15th Annual CAN IT! Campaign, a charitable food drive focused on aiding individuals facing difficulties in Southwest Florida. Over the month, the campaign collected numerous contributions, amounting to more than one thousand pounds of food for local needy individuals and families.
Committed to supplying food for individuals facing economic challenges in the region, four businesses and organizations in Southwest Florida collaborated with PTE as designated drop-off points for collecting donations. The complete list of participating drop-off locations is available at https://www.getpushing.com/community/can-it/.
Since its inception in 2010, Pushing the Envelope, Inc.’s CAN IT! Campaign food drive has collected thousands of items for CCI, resulting in more than 26,000 pounds of donated food.
“What started as a simple, small idea has created a meaningful impact over the past fifteen years in the fight against hunger. We are truly thankful for our community partners and all the donors whose support made this impact possible,” stated Samantha Scott, APR, president of Pushing the Envelope, Inc.
Giving back to the community is integral to Pushing the Envelope’s company culture. The firm plans to host the campaign again in 2026. For more information or to help, please contact [email protected].
ABOUT PUSHING THE ENVELOPE, INC.
Pushing the Envelope, Inc., is a strategic marketing communication firm. Based in Fort Myers, the firm services clients both regionally and nationally. For more information, please call (239) 221-2858, visit www.getpushing.com , or email [email protected].
ABOUT COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE
Community Cooperative is an innovative nonprofit 501(c) 3 organization made up of social service entrepreneurs fighting to end hunger and homelessness in our community. The agency provides more than 14,000 meals each month through its Community Cafés and Marketplace and Meals on Wheels programs and offers homeless and comprehensive case management services through its Social & Education Resource Centers.
A proud United Way partner, Community Cooperative serves Fort Myers and the greater Lee County area, including Bonita Springs, Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres, and Fort Myers Beach. Community Cooperative works in close partnership with The Harry Chapin Food Bank and The School District of Lee County as well as collaborating with fellow community and service groups, churches, businesses, and community support organizations.