Happy Hour for Hope July 28

On Marco Island, Happy Hours for Hope celebrate good times for a good cause. These monthly gatherings raise funds for Meals of Hope, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to eliminate hunger in Collier County. Meals of Hope Marco Island is a joint effort of Sunrise Rotary, Noontime Rotary, and the Kiwanis Club. 

Neil “Capt. Happy” Snyder cordially invites you to an upcoming Happy Hour for Hope, Monday, July 28 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Mango’s Dockside Bistro, 760 North Collier Blvd. in the Esplanade. Set against the backdrop of beautiful Smokehouse Bay, attendees will enjoy complimentary appetizers and Happy Hour priced drinks while relaxing to the musical sounds of Lance Shearer, all for a suggested donation of just $20. A 50-50 drawing will add to the fun and funds. 

Happy Hours for Hope are crucial to our success!These monthly events raise funds to purchase raw food materials for the upcoming packaging event Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Marco Island Charter Middle School. This year, we need to raise $60,000 to pack 200,000 meals. Food packages are distributed throughout Collier County by its accredited food bank partners free of charge to recipients in need. Meals of Hope Marco Islandis supported by donations and byFriendsof Hope, a group of generous individuals and businesses who have made substantial financial contributions to the cause.  

The public is invited, so please join us July 28 at Mango’s for food, fun, music, and libations. Let’s mix and mingle for an excellent cause! Hope to see you there!  

To learn more, please visit www.mohmi.org  or contact us at marcomealsofhope@gmail.com.