Community Cooperative Annual Peanut Butter & Jelly Drive Official Weigh-In!

WHAT:
Community Cooperative’s annual Peanut Butter & Jelly Drive wraps up with an official weigh-in event. This marks the exciting conclusion of the community-wide collection effort, where schools, churches, organizations, and neighborhoods competed to collect the most donations. Final totals will be announced soon after, and top contributors in each category will be recognized with the award for “Most Love Collected.” This friendly competition is a fun way to give back and fight hunger in our community.
Categories:
• Schools/Churches
• Organizations
• Communities (by door count)
WHEN:
Monday, April 28, 2025
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
WHERE:
Community Cooperative; 3429 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33916
WHO:
The roots of Community Cooperative began with the kind and simple act of handing out Peanut Butter & Jelly sandwiches in downtown Fort Myers. Their annual PB&J drive is a way to honor that kindness.
WHY:
This friendly competition raises vital supplies for families facing food insecurity, with peanut butter and jelly serving as key, kid-friendly staples. The weigh-in is a celebration of community generosity and impact.
MEDIA REQUEST:
Members of the media will have the opportunity to cover the live weigh-in, interview participants, organizers, and community leaders, capture photos and videos of donation drop-offs and speak with Community Cooperative staff who will be available for interviews. For more information or to schedule an interview, please contact [email protected].