United Church Gives Grant to Our Daily Bread Food Pantry

Our Daily Bread Food Pantry (ODBFP) is grateful to announce that it is the recipient of a $55,000 grant from the United Church of Marco Island (UCMI) and the Bargain Basket for 2026. This significant investment will purchase an estimated 44,000 pounds of healthy food (36,667 meals) at current prices for food-insecure children and families in our community through distributions at our signature Saturday Pantry and Healthy Kids School (K-12) programming.

“We are honored to be part of this important ministry to our community and Collier County, and we are so grateful for the people who support the Church and the Bargain Basket who make this possible,” said Pastor Ed Brandt, United Church of Marco Island at the 2026 Grant Award Presentation.

As noted by ODBFP Executive Director, Evelyn Rossetti-Ryan, EdD, “UCMI’s long-standing generosity and continuing belief in our mission has been a key factor in our ability to meet the increasing need for our food distributions caused by rising inflation and economic uncertainty. Our shared belief that God wants us to help our neighbors in need has also demonstrated how working together makes a real difference in raising awareness about food insecurity and builds a stronger community through collective action.”