SanCap Community Bank Hosts Holiday Stock Stuffer Drive

provided to The Santiva Chronicle

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank is hosting a holiday stocking stuffer drive to benefit A.N.A.’s Friends, a Southwest Florida nonprofit that supports foster children who have experienced abuse, neglect and abandonment. Donations will be accepted at all bank branches through Friday, Nov. 20.

Community members are invited to donate new, unused stocking stuffers that will help make the holiday season brighter for children and teens in foster care. Requested items include small toys, games, puzzles, fidget toys, crayons, markers, stickers, mini craft kits, cozy socks, hair accessories, journals, gel pens, activity books, lip balm, nail polish, travel-size toiletries, individually wrapped candy and $5 to $10 gift cards for fast food or coffee.

Donations may be dropped off at any Sanibel Captiva Community Bank location:
• Bridge Branch, 239-274-6250, 9311 College Parkway, Fort Myers
• McGregor Branch, 239-210-7100, 15975 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers
• Winkler Branch, 239-274-7400, 7040 Winkler Road, Fort Myers
• College Parkway Branch, 239-274-6200, 7500 College Parkway, Fort Myers
• Downtown Branch, 239-274-6205, 1533 Hendry Street, Fort Myers
• Gateway Branch, 239-274-6210, 11691 Gateway Boulevard, Fort Myers
• Main Office Branch, 239-472-6100, 2406 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel
• Periwinkle Branch, 239-472-6150, 1910 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel
• Fort Myers Beach Temporary Office, 239-274-6240, 100 Lovers Lane (third floor, inside Access Title Agency), Fort Myers Beach

Those who prefer to shop online can purchase items through the organization’s Amazon Wish List by scanning the QR code featured on promotional materials displayed at each branch. Items purchased through the wish list will be shipped directly to A.N.A.’s Friends.

A.N.A.’s Friends is a Southwest Florida nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children and families in the foster care system. Through programs, events and community partnerships, the organization provides resources, encouragement and meaningful experiences that help foster children feel valued, supported and celebrated. A.N.A.’s Friends works alongside foster families and child welfare partners to bring comfort, joy and hope to children who have experienced abuse, neglect or abandonment. For more information, visit anasfriends.org.

Founded in 2003, Sanibel Captiva Community Bank has nine locations open throughout Lee County. On Fort Myers Beach, the bank is operating a temporary office open on Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Fridays, 9 a.m. to 5 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, Card Hub, online bill pay, Zelle®, Positive Pay and ACH Manager. To learn more, visit sancapbank.com.