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Summer Slowdown Hits Hard for Those Facing Food Insecurity
As the summer season settles in and visitor traffic slows in Lee County, many local families, seniors, and workers are facing another kind of slowdown—access to food. FISH OF SANCAP, the islands’ longstanding social services organization, reports that food pantry...
FISH Partners with Santiva Islanders to Support Senior Programming, Thanks to Shady Rest Foundation Funding
FISH OF SANCAP is excited to announce a partnership with the Santiva Islanders to enhance community programs for older adults on Sanibel and Captiva. The collaboration focuses on enhancing opportunities for seniors to stay active, social, and connected — all made...
FISH OF SANCAP Encourages Calm, Preparedness as Long Hurricane Season Continues
As hurricane season continues, FISH OF SANCAP gently reminds the island community: don’t panic, but do prepare. Storms are unpredictable but with a solid plan and reliable resources in place, the community can face the season together. FISH urges all residents and...
FISH Hosts July Friendly Faces Luncheon Featuring “Ray the Trapper”
FISH OF SANCAP invites island neighbors to its next Friendly Faces Luncheon on Tues., July 8, 2025, at 11:00am at the Sanibel Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way. The monthly Friendly Faces Luncheon offers an opportunity for community members to enjoy a complimentary...
Supporting Families in Crisis Through the FISH OF SANCAP Helping Hands Program
When life throws the unexpected, it’s often a neighbor or a helping hand that makes all the difference. Through its Helping Hands program, FISH OF SANCAP is able to offer rent assistance—support that recently helped one hardworking island family. A hardworking...
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FISH OF SANCAP Gears Up for Back-to-School Season Amid Rising Costs
It may be hard to believe that parents are already thinking about back-to-school supplies with summer just getting underway, but for many—especially those with multiple children—the rising costs and long supply lists are already weighing heavily on their minds. The...
Silver Sponsors of JOG N JAM: Periwinkle Park and The Law Office of Janet Strickland
FISH OF SANCAP is proud to recognize two long-standing community supporters—Periwinkle Park and The Law Office of Janet Strickland—as Silver Sponsors of this year’s JOG N JAM. Their generous support plays a vital role in making the event possible while also...
FISH OF SANCAP Raises Awareness During National PTSD Awareness Month
Recognizing the Hidden Toll of Hurricane Disasters as Another Season Begins As June marks National PTSD Awareness Month, FISH OF SANCAP is reminding the community that not all storm damage can be seen. After Hurricanes Ian, Helene, and Milton — and now with another...