Did you know that 30-40% of food in the U.S. is wasted? The need for food is always critical in Lee County, and especially since COVID-19 hit. In response, Lee County has again launched its “Donated-not Wasted Campaign”.

Seasonal residents can lighten their loads before traveling north by donating unopened pantry items. Our Ft Myers Beach library will accept them. Or drop your items in your building lobby and they’ll be delivered to the library for you. Year-rounders: here’s your chance to clean out your pantries of unused items. Even if your items are out of date, food pantries will accept them! Just be sure to get the items to the designated bags/boxes in the lobby by Easter Sunday, April 4th. Happy Easter!