FISH Mobilizes Community Response Ahead of Hurricane Milton; Financial Support Needed for Relief Efforts

FISH of SANCAP took proactive steps to provide essential services and support for the Sanibel and Captiva communities ahead of Hurricane Milton:

  • The FISH food pantry opened before the storm hit to ensure all residents had access to food and other resources.
  • FISH distributed Red Cross emergency bucket kits, which contain essential supplies for families in need.
  • The Hurricane Committee, composed of dedicated volunteers and community members, contacted residents—particularly seniors—to assist them with their evacuation plans, including helping those who needed help to evacuate.
  • FISH took a lead role in keeping the community informed and prepared, providing daily updates and guidance as the storm approached.

Also, as a United Way Resiliency Hub, FISH will provide essential services in the wake of Hurricane Milton.

“FISH hit the ground running to serve our neighbors well before Milton struck our islands,” said FISH Executive Director Maria Espinoza. “The impact of this storm will be huge, long-lasting and costly. We urgently need financial support so that we can respond fully to everyone affected.

As food, water and supplies become available, the organization will notify the community through email and social media posts. “It’s vital to understand the devastating effect of yet another storm on our neighbors,” she added. “We stand with them. That commitment began before the storm, and we’ll keep on serving everyone who needs us as our community recovers and rebuilds.

To contact FISH, call (239) 472-4775 or the FISH 24-hour hotline, (239) 472-0404, or email info@fishofsancap.org. To make a financial gift for hurricane relief, go to fishofsancap.org and click on “Donate Now.”

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