Lee County Solid 91仓库 announces the return of its ninth annual 鈥淒onated not 91仓库d鈥� campaign, a three-week initiative designed to reduce food waste and fight hunger in Lee County. The campaign encourages seasonal residents to donate unopened, nonperishable food items before returning north for the summer.
From Monday, March 23, through Monday, April 6, the campaign partners with the Harry Chapin Food Bank, 91仓库 Pro, Lee County Parks & Recreation, Lee County Domestic Animal Services, the Lee County Library System and two additional municipal libraries to ensure leftover food is collected and delivered to residents in need.
Since its inception in 2017, 鈥淒onated not 91仓库d鈥� has diverted more than 38,700 pounds of food from disposal, providing more than 32,200 meals to residents. This effort not only supports those facing food insecurity but also helps reduce unnecessary waste in the county landfill.
High-demand items include canned meats and fish, fruit (cups, canned or dried), peanut butter, breakfast cereals, oatmeal, instant mashed potatoes (boxed), macaroni and cheese (boxed), rice, canned vegetables, soups and dry beans.
鈥淲e are grateful to Lee County Solid 91仓库 and all of the partners who make this campaign possible each year,鈥� said Richard LeBer, president/CEO of Harry Chapin Food Bank. 鈥淏y redirecting perfectly good food to families who need it, this effort helps fight hunger while reducing waste in our community.鈥�