Ways to Give

Food Pantry Donations

The FISH Food Pantry is always in need of the following non-perishable items:

•     Canned protein such as chicken or tuna fish
•     Nut butters and jellies
•     Canned fruits and vegetables
•     Pasta, rice, macaroni and cheese
•     Beans (dry or canned)
•     Pasta sauce or canned tomatoes
•     Cereal, oatmeal
•     Soups or chilis
•     Crackers and snacks
•     Fresh fruits and vegetables

Unopened, unexpired, non-perishable items are always welcome and accepted at FISH, 2422 Periwinkle Way, between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (except holidays).

Additional drop-off locations

Jerry’s Foods Store Drop Off Bin, available during store hours

Bank of the Islands Drop Off Bin, available during banking hours

Planned Giving

“Planned giving” is simply a commitment, either revocable or irrevocable, to give to a Section 501(c)(3) charity, such as FISH or its Foundation, as part of a donor’s overall financial or estate planning (as contrasted with typical annual donations). Learn more about the FISH of Sanibel-Captiva Foundation.

Types of planned gifts

Bequests — Donations at death (through a Will or Trust) of cash, real estate, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, or other intangible assets.

Retirement Plans — Designation of FISH as a beneficiary of a retirement account, such as an IRA, 401(k), 403(b), pension or profit sharing plan.

Life Insurance — Designation of FISH as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy (whole life or term).

Retained Life Estate — Transfer of real estate, such as a residence or commercial property, to FISH, but with the donor retaining the use of the property for the remainder of the donor’s lifetime (e.g., the Woodring property).

With a planned gift, a Donor may:

• Create an endowment to generate annual income that provides for the development and enhancement of designated FISH programs and activities (e.g., Helping Hands or the Food Pantry).
• Create an endowment to enhance FISH staff development or subsidize the compensation for a specific position, similar to endowing a professorship at a university.
• Name the FISH Walk-In Center (or an office) for the donor or in honor/memory of a loved one or another person.

Have you already included FISH in your estate plan? We would love to know so that we may appropriately recognize you as part of our FISH Legacy Society. Please contact Maggi Feiner or Maria Espinoza at (239) 472-4775.