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Virtually wonderful Perhaps one of the most uplifting and memorable ways people have raised funds for us during the coronavirus crisis is the virtual performance by 53 musicians and singers…

Lane Calkins Lessons in giving Lane Calkins wasn’t happy that her lacrosse season at Naples High School was cut short due to the pandemic. But it ended up providing an…

Raising funds and making it snappy Owen Fredella wanted to raise money to help those struggling in the coronavirus pandemic, but wasn’t sure how. The 10-year-old was outside playing one…

Somebunny cares The onset of the coronavirus prompted Kim Shephard to turn a conversation piece into a mini-fundraiser to help feed those in need. Kim and her husband had saved…

Adriana and Declan DiMarino Double the determination to make a difference Twins Adriana and Declan DiMarino, age 16, were home from school due to the pandemic and decided to hold…

Mike Brown and his donation Cycling for a Cause Some area bicycle clubs and bicyclists decided to combine riding for recreation with raising money to fight hunger. The result was…

Aubrianna Zanni Lemon-aid for the food bank When Aubrianna Zanni learned that her school was still planning to hold a lunch distribution for students, even though the school was closed…

(L-R) Becca and Danielle Farming it Forward Danielle Jaffee graduated from holding annual food drives on her birthday to coordinating a fundraiser to help people hurting from the coronavirus. She…

The sweet smell of gratitude One person in the line of cars at a Florida SouthWestern State College drive-thru distribution brought along a bouquet of white roses. As volunteers filled…

Fred Twitchell Lining up to give as well as receive Thousands of people have waited in long lines over the last few months to receive food at one of our…