by Maggie Goldsmith | Mar 11, 2026 | Client Stories, Latest News
At FISH of SanCap, the food pantry is one of the many ways neighbors help neighbors when extra support is needed. For one local mother raising three children, that support has helped her continue providing for her family while navigating the everyday costs of work,...
by Maggie Goldsmith | Feb 26, 2026 | Client Stories, Latest News
At 60 years old, living alone and facing unexpected health issues, one local neighbor never imagined she would need to rely on a food pantry. But after losing her job—and with it, her employer-provided health insurance—she says the FISH Food Pantry has helped her stay...
by Maggie Goldsmith | Feb 20, 2026 | Client Stories, Latest News
FISH of SanCap is sharing an important update to its Smile Box program, a senior outreach program that delivers hand-selected surprises and connection to older neighbors across the islands. Since its creation, the Smile Box program has focused on letting seniors know...
by Maggie Goldsmith | Nov 17, 2025 | Client Stories, Latest News
A single mom who works on Captiva shared her heartfelt thanks to FISH of SanCap (FISH) and Social Services Director, Nitza Lopez, for the helping hand that kept her and her daughter in their home. FISH, the islands’ social service organization, provides assistance...
by Maggie Goldsmith | Nov 7, 2025 | Client Stories, Latest News
For more than 15 years, a Sanibel senior embraced the independence of riding her bicycle everywhere — to the grocery store, library, and post office. Recently, balance issues and back pain turned her daily rides into scary moments. A recent fall across from the FISH...
by Maggie Goldsmith | Oct 28, 2025 | Client Stories, Latest News
While working full-time on Sanibel, a single woman suddenly faced a dental emergency that threw her finances off course. An unplanned oral surgery, post-surgery complications and lost wages from missed work quickly spiraled into late rent, overdue utilities, and car...
