Community Cooperative to Receive $1 for Every Reusable Bag as Part of Winn-Dixie Community Bag Program

Community Cooperative to Receive $1 for Every Reusable Bag as Part of Winn-Dixie Community Bag Program

FORT MYERS, Fla. (May 29, 2024) – Community Cooperative is thrilled to announce that they have been selected as a beneficiary of the Winn-Dixie Community Bag Program for the month of June. This initiative, which began in February 2019, offers an easy way for shoppers to support local community organizations.

From June 1^st through June 30^th, whenever customers purchase a $2.99 reusable Community Bag at the Winn-Dixie located at 1050 Colonial Boulevard, Fort Myers Florida, $1 will be donated to Community Cooperative. These donations will directly support their mission of ending hunger and homelessness in southwest Florida.

“We are honored to have been selected as a part of this program and we are grateful for the support of Winn-Dixie and their customers,” said Stefanie Ink Edwards, CEO of Community Cooperative. “The funds raised will support our mission and enhance our ability to serve those in our community.”

Community Cooperative encourages Winn-Dixie shoppers to purchase a reusable Community Bag and directly support their organization. Together, we can make a meaningful impact in our community.

About Winn-Dixie Community Bag Program

The Winn-Dixie Community Bag Program aims to make a positive impact on local communities by facilitating support for organizations. Since its inception, the program has donated more than $500,000 to nearly 8,900 organizations, helping to make a significant difference in the lives of many. To learn more about this program, please visit seg.2.givelocal.com.

About Community Cooperative

Since 1984, Community Cooperative has worked to effectively eliminate hunger and homelessness in southwest Florida while simultaneously inspiring and supporting sustained positive change in its clients by delivering innovative food, education, and social service programs. With a dedicated team of volunteers, board of directors and staff, Community Cooperative stays committed to its core responsibility to collect and distribute resources through a strong and viable network of community partners. Community Cooperative is an exemplary steward of the resources entrusted to it and serves clients with compassion and integrity. Through collaboration and ongoing education, Community Cooperative supports and strengthens those whose lives have been affected by hunger and homelessness, ensuring that they have access to the resources necessary to transform their lives with dignity.