Hunger Action Month

September is Hunger Action Month — a reminder that food insecurity affects families in every community, including ours. Here in Collier County, the need is real. On a recent Saturday, Our Daily Bread Food Pantry provided food, encouragement, and hope to more than 1,000 households in a single day.

Hunger doesn’t always look like poverty. It looks like a working parent choosing between groceries and rent, a senior stretching a fixed income, or a child going to school hungry. Today, one in eight adults and one in six children in Collier County face food insecurity. 97% of the households we serve tell us that the food they receive eases the stress of choosing between being housed or feeding their children.

We meet this need because our community shows up. We are grateful to the Marco Island Chamber of Commerce for its summer food drive and to the many civic groups, churches, businesses, and volunteers who support our mission year‑round.

This September, for the second year, Tamiami Ford is part of the world's largest food drive. Last year, their Fill‑A‑Ford initiative collected 1,000 pounds of food for local families. This year, we hope to double that impact. Tamiami Ford is part of the solution to end hunger in our community. You can be, too.

From September 1–25, community members can drop off non‑perishable food items at Tamiami Ford, 14711 North Airport Road in Naples, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–7 p.m. All donations directly support Our Daily Bread Food Pantry.

Please join us. Every can, every box, and every act of generosity strengthens the safety net that keeps our neighbors from going hungry.

Together, we can build a healthier, more hopeful Collier County.