Pushing the Envelope, Inc. (PTE) is seeking businesses to serve as drop-off locations for its 14th Annual CAN IT! Campaign food drive, which will launch on Tuesday, Oct. 15. This drive was created to help area residents suffering from food insecurity. PTE has set a collection goal of 4,000 non-perishable food items this year, with all items going to benefit Community Cooperative.

While PTE has collected more than 25,000 pounds of food since starting the CAN IT! Campaign, hunger remains an ongoing problem in Southwest Florida. PTE’s CAN IT! food drive aims to feed families throughout the area for the holiday season and beyond. 

To serve as a drop-off location, businesses are simply asked to provide an area where the public can drop off non-perishable food items from Tuesday, Sunday, Oct. 15, until Friday, Nov. 15, during their regular business hours. They are also encouraged to collect donations from their staff and customers. 

All CAN IT! 2024 drop-off locations will receive materials for promoting the food drive and be recognized in all publicity, social media posts, and on the website. Instructions for delivering the collected items at the campaign’s end will also be provided. There is no cost associated with participating. 

Individuals or businesses interested in donating or serving as a drop-off location this holiday season may call (239) 221- 2858 or visit  https://www.getpushing.com/can-it/ for more information.