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*COMING TO AN END* For The Kids - The Joy of Giving Drive

Collecting donations for children in our community

By Arianna Dabu, Macaroni KID Fort Myers - Fort Myers Beach June 15, 2022

*EVENT HAS PASSED*


Macaroni KID Fort Myers - Fort Myers Beach is excited to announce that we will be hosting a Drive, “For The Kids – The Joy of Giving.” We will be partnering with a few businesses in the Fort Myers – Fort Myers Beach area to provide something useful for children in our very own community that are in need of a little help. There are so many families in the area who do not have the resources that others have, and we want to help them thrive. We hope that every student can start the 2022-2023 school year with a bang, having the tools they need to succeed

Macaroni KID Fort Myers - Fort Myers Beach is requesting donations of financial support, gift cards, backpacks, school supplies, books, socks, and other essentials (i.e. hygienic products) for children in need. You will be able to physically drop off items for the kids between June 16th, 2022 and July 24th, 2022 to the locations listed below. 

You can also donate via our Amazon Wishlist or via Venmo (@mackidfortmyersbeach).

A BIG thanks to: Mathnasium Fort Myers, We Rock the Spectrum Fort Myers, and Curtain Call Studios for providing three donation drop-off locations.

More BIG thanks go to: Lakes Regional Park for hosting our backpack distribution event, and the School District of Lee County and Lee County Library System who will be providing materials and books to every student that comes to the backpack distribution event.

Parents in Fort Myers - Fort Myers Beach can register to receive donations for their kids by completing a simple form prior to July 24th, 2022.

Things to note: 
*This drive is for school aged children ages 18 and younger.
*Please only apply for YOUR children/grandchildren/those children under your care.
*Items donated will distributed to qualifying children on July 29th, 2022 at Lakes Park, between 3pm - 6pm
*The items each child receives depends on the amount of donations and applicants received.  
*Though we cannot guarantee exact items given to recipients, we will do our best to provide something for each and every child that registers.
*All of the below information will be CONFIDENTIAL and will NOT BE DISCLOSED to anyone.  The information will solely be used for the purpose of donation delivery/coordination.
*Providing your email address will (a) subscribe you to our FREE weekly e-newsletter, and (b) allow us to communicate with you regarding delivery of your child's items.


Current Drop-Off Points:

We Rock the Spectrum Kid's Gym For ALL Kids - Fort Myers

17640 S Tamiami Trail, Suite 309, Fort Myers, FL 33908

Drop Off Hours: 6/16/22 - 7/24/22, Monday - Friday, 10am - 6pm

*Check Facebook for their exact open play hours*


Curtain Call Studios

15250 S Tamiami Trail #119-120, Fort Myers, FL 33908

Drop Off Hours: 6/16/22 - 7/22/22, Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

LAST DAY TO DONATE: 7/22/22

Mathnasium

6891 Daniels Pkwy #150, Fort Myers, FL 33912

Drop Off Hours: 6/16/22 - 7/24/22, Monday - Thursday: 12pm - 7pm, Sunday: 2pm - 5pm



Backpack Distribution Event:

*July 29th, 2022 from 3pm - 6pm

at Lakes Park in Fort Myers*

Upon entering Lakes Park, you'll take a left at the stop sign.
Drive straight down the road to the southwest corner of the park.
There is a cul-de-sac at the end of the road, and you'll see signs and booths set up in the middle of the circle.
Follow in a single-file line stopping at all booths to receive your backpack and Lee County School District goodies!


How You Can Help:

Donate via our Amazon Wishlist 

Donate via Venmo (@mackidfortmyersbeach)

Interested local businesses, non-profit organizations, or individuals who are interested in sponsoring the event, or providing financial support, 

gift cards, and/or donations can contact Arianna Dabu, Publisher & Editor of Macaroni KID Fort Myers - Fort Myers Beach, 

and can be sent to mackidfortmyersbeach@macaronikid.com.


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