FISH OF SANCAP, in partnership with the Sanibel Community House, is pleased to invite the community to a Thanksgiving Celebration and Butterfly Release on Fri., Nov. 17 beginning at 2:00pm. The event will offer a Thanksgiving meal provided by Jerry’s Foods, followed by a butterfly release beginning at 4:00pm.
“Our community has been through so much over the last 14 months and we wanted to take a moment to show our gratitude for how far we’ve come,” says Maria Espinoza, Executive Director, FISH. “While there is still much to do, we are so thankful for the opportunity to serve our community as we rebuild together.”
FISH is combining a Thanksgiving meal with a butterfly release to symbolize transformation, hope and connection. A traditional turkey dinner, an island favorite, will be provided by Jerry’s and includes turkey sliced with gravy, sweet mashed potatoes and green bean casserole. Beverages, other trimmings and dessert will be provided. FISH thanks Jerry’s and the Sanibel Community House for their partnership.
FISH and guests will release Zebra Longwing butterflies which, according Becka Grotrian from SCCF, have yet to be seen on Sanibel since the storm. The FISH team is excited to give the species a “fresh start” on the islands. FISH will also distribute biodegradable seed packs containing seeds of milk weed and other plant species. Guests can take one home and plant it in their yard to attract butterflies.
More information about FISH is available online at fishofsancap.org, as well as Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). For details about hurricane recovery and other services, contact Maria Espinoza, FISH Executive Director, at (239) 472-4775.
ABOUT FISH — FISH of Sanibel-Captiva has been a ‘neighbors helping neighbors’ organization on Sanibel and Captiva for over 40 years. As a social service organization, FISH has been ground zero, in recent years, from natural and environmental crises to the impacts of COVID and now, for catastrophic Hurricane Ian. FISH offers something for everyone—if there is not a service in place for unmet needs of community members, they work to meet it through their expansive regional network. In addition to their Long-Term Recovery program, FISH continues to offer programs representing their four major pillars – Food, Island Based Education, Social and Senior Services, and Helping Hands.
Although FISH has grown from the grassroots organization it started as, it still remains a network of ‘neighbors helping neighbors’; a group of community members committed to the betterment of the islands and southwest Florida community by assisting one neighbor at a time. FISH is proud to say that 93 percent of every dollar donated goes directly to programs and services including but not limited to:
Long-Term disaster recovery
Emergency financial assistance
Food pantry
Non-emergency transport
Temporary loan of health equipment
Hurricane preparedness information
Daily hot meals program
More information about FISH is available online at fishofsancap.org, as well as Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). For details about hurricane recovery and other services, contact Maria Espinoza, FISH Executive Director, at (239) 472-4775.
