Summer is here! The snowbirds are nestled into their homes up north. That means many local families will work fewer hours and many others will be laid off. The kids will be out of school soon and children who were provided meals at school will be eating at home straining family budgets. Summer meal sites and food pantries help families survive the lean summer months. We are compiling a list of meal
Each month approximately 200 callers—many with nowhere else to turn—receive vital information and referral to screened and approved human service organizations. A call log also provides valuable information that allows the United Way and others to assess greatest community needs and target resources. Collier 2-1-1, a United Way administered federally designated phone number, works like 9-1-1, but is for non-emergency calls. It utilizes state-of-the-art technology and expertise to connect callers