Neighbors helping neighbors. That’s what it’s all about at F.I.S.H. of Sanibel-Captiva, Inc. A full-service agency and United Way partner, FISH has been serving the community for 40 years through an array of food programs, island-based education, social and senior services, and Helping Hands financial assistance. 

Maggi Feiner, President & CEO of FISH, explains how the recession of 2007 illustrated the need for a food pantry. Natural disasters over the decades have illuminated the water quality crisis. She proudly shares, “Today, we’ve grown to a full, wraparound social service organization serving over 5,000 people, distributing over 213,000 meals through our food pantry in 2021, offering an array of senior services to support aging on the islands, supporting our youth with a backpack program providing nutritious food for the weekends, holidays and summers, and much more.”  FISH is serious about meeting the demand for services of those living and working on Sanibel and Captiva Islands.

Although only a staff of 8 people, 175 volunteers keep FISH running strong, which solidifies the truth of the “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” slogan. The entire community comes together to make sure needs are met and FISH continues to live out its mission.