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Stock The Box 2025 Success

Our Community Came Together – Thank You!

This year’s month-long food drive was a true community success! Together, we collected about 1,400 pounds of food—that’s 400 pounds more than last year. These generous donations will help keep Pine Island families fed and cared for in the months ahead.

A very special thank you to Elsie Stearns and the wonderful team at Centennial Bank for leading the effort. Elsie, along with assistant manager Kim Essley and team members Kaitlyn Thompson and Beth Felerabed, made sure every last can and box was gathered up. And thanks, as well to Mike Whistler from the Pine Island Food Pantry for making the final pickup and delivery.

To everyone who gave and everyone who helped—we are so grateful. Your kindness and generosity continue to make Pine Island a place where neighbors care for neighbors.

Cover Photo: Elsie Stearns, manager, Kim Essley, assistant manager, and team members Kaitlyn Thompson and Beth Felerabed.

Elsie Stearns, manager, Kim Essley, assistant manager, and team members Kaitlyn Thompson and Beth Felerabed.

Mike Whistler from the food pantry, making the final pick up.