Community Cooperative’s annual Peanut Butter and Jelly Drive, will begin April 1 and the organization invites businesses, schools/churches, organizations, neighborhoods, and individuals to join them in spreading not only PB&J but also kindness throughout our communities.

Whether it’s by donating jars of peanut butter and jelly, organizing a collection drive in your neighborhood or business, or simply spreading the word, every contribution counts, organizers said.

“We are thrilled to kick off another year of our PB&J Drive and continue our mission of giving back to the community,” said Stefanie Ink-Edwards, CEO of Community Cooperative. “Peanut butter and jelly are staples in our community market and are great for both meals and kid snacks while providing an easy way to give families nutrients when cooking a full meal isn’t possible.”

The PB&J Drive will run from April 1 to April 29.

The community is invited to gather friends, family community to see if you can win their award for “Most Love Collected” There are three categories: Schools/churches, organizations, and communities (by door count). Items to donate include Peanut butter, Almond or alternative nut butter, Jelly, and or jam. (Requesting plastic containers)

Donations can be dropped off at Community Cooperative on Monday, April 29, from 2 to 4 p.m. at 3429 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Fort Myers.

There will be an official weigh-in.

For more information, visit CommunityCooperative.com or contact Jade Bird at Jade@CommunityCooperative.com.