Bank of the Islands Collecting Donations For Local Back-to School Supply Drives

provided to The Santiva Chronicle

Bank of the Islands is serving as a drop-off location for three local back-to-school supply drives that support the academic success of Lee County students.

Through July 24, bank customers and island neighbors are encouraged to drop off donations of school supplies to any of the bank’s locations in Fort Myers, Sanibel and Captiva. Requested items include backpacks, two-pocket folders, notebooks, three-ring binders, rulers, arts and crafts supplies, pens and pencils, dry erase markers, paper, backpacks, pencil boxes, tissues, calculators, wired headphones, reusable water bottles and more. Donations will be delivered to F.I.S.H. of SanCap, the Foundation for Lee County Public Schools and The Heights Foundation before the first day of school on Aug. 11.

“Every year, families face rising costs when preparing for the new school year, making it challenging for those already managing tight budgets” said Robbie Roepstorff, president of Edison National Bank/Bank of the Islands. “Through these local supply drives, we aim to lighten that financial burden and ensure students have the essential items they need to start the school year. It’s a meaningful opportunity for our community to come together, support local families and invest in the success of the next generation.”

Members of the community can drop off donations at the following locations between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., or at the Captiva location between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday:

Edison National Bank – Fort Myers:
• Cleveland Avenue Office: 13000 S. Cleveland Ave.
• River District Office: 2105 First St.
• Bank of the Islands – Sanibel and Captiva:

• Sanibel Office: 1699 Periwinkle Way
• Captiva Office: 14812 Captiva Drive SW

About Edison National Bank/Bank of the Islands
Edison National Bank is Lee County’s oldest locally owned and managed community bank, serving individuals and business owners with offices in Fort Myers, as well as its Bank of the Islands offices on Sanibel and Captiva. Founded in 1997, Edison National Bank is strongly rooted in the community and actively supports civic and charitable causes through both donations and volunteerism. Bank of the Islands is proud to be the winner of more than 50 “Best of the Islands” awards including “Best Island Bank” numerous times. Edison National Bank/Bank of the Islands is a Member FDIC and has retained a 5-Star Superior Rating from BauerFinancial for more than a decade. For more information, call 239-466-1800 or visit EdisonNationalBank.com or BankoftheIslands.com.