Sanibel Captiva Community Bank has donated $1,000 to FMB Strong to support its ongoing work helping residents and workers of Fort Myers Beach recover from Hurricanes Ian, Helene and Milton. In addition to serving Fort Myers Beach residents, FMB Strong plays a critical role in supporting the island’s workforce, many of whom continue to face housing, food and resource instability.
FMB Strong offers a wide range of critical support services beyond food assistance, including housing navigation, healthcare guidance and access to social service programs. In response to recent storms, the organization has seen a 300% surge in community need.
“FMB Strong continues to show up for Fort Myers Beach, and we’re proud to stand with them,” said Amy McQuagge, vice president and director of marketing for Sanibel Captiva Community Bank. “With our next full-service branch being built on Fort Myers Beach, this support reflects our long-term commitment to the Fort Myers Beach community.”
FMB Strong is a nonprofit organization founded by Hurricane Ian survivors, dedicated to supporting the Fort Myers Beach community and beyond. They provide much-needed supplies through food pantry donations and serve as a vital resource for connecting people with essential social services, offering support not just in the aftermath of a disaster, but in the ongoing challenges of daily life. To learn more about FMB Strong, visit fmbstrong.org.
Founded in 2003, Sanibel Captiva Community Bank has nine locations open throughout Lee County. In Fort Myers, the bank’s McGregor Branch, located at 15975 McGregor Blvd., has temporarily closed to allow for final construction on a new permanent building expected to open later this summer. On Fort Myers Beach, the bank is operating a temporary office open on Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., while its permanent full-service branch is under development.
Sanibel Captiva Community Bank is nationally ranked as a top performing community bank by S&P Global Market Intelligence and is consistently rated a 4- to 5-star institution by Bauer Financial, a trusted independent bank rating firm. With more than $1 billion in total assets, the bank is well-capitalized and generates one of the highest returns on equity of all Florida banks. The bank employs more than 120 employees, and more than 60% are current shareholders. Since 2003, the bank has contributed well over $4.5 million to over 400 local, charitable causes and employees volunteer close to 1,000 hours annually.
Sanibel Captiva Community Bank’s team members provide customized individual and business banking services and specialize in residential and commercial lending. The bank offers personal and business checking, residential and commercial lending services, instant issue debit cards and a full array of digital banking products and services, including mobile banking apps, CardHub, online bill pay, Zelle®, Positive Pay and ACH Manager. To learn more, visit sancapbank.com.
Contacts:
Jennifer Hamilton, Gravina, Smith, Matte & Arnold Marketing and Public Relations, 239-275-5758, [email protected] Amy McQuagge, Sanibel Captiva Community Bank, 239-274-6273, [email protected]
