SANIBEL, Fla. (Nov. 8, 2024) – Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille is partnering with FISH of SANCAP to
collect nonperishable Thanksgiving food items to benefit people who live or work on Sanibel or Captiva
islands from Nov. 7-15. FISH is requesting assistance collecting the following items:
Rice
Canned corn
Canned green beans
Canned or packaged beans (black, pinto, etc.)
Canned protein (tuna, chicken)
Canned or jarred gravy
Cranberry sauce
Stuffing
Canned fruit
Other nonperishables will also be accepted and added to FISH’s food pantry.
Items may be donated at Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille’s Sanibel location, 2500 Island Inn Road,
during regular business hours.
FISH of SANCAP is a human services organization focused on “neighbors helping neighbors”
with a vision to create communities where all people have the support they need to thrive. Its mission is to enrich the lives of all people in Sanibel and Captiva islands by neighbors helping neighbors with social
services, education and assistance. For more information, visit fishofsancap.org.
Renowned for its legendary guest experience, Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille is open daily from
11 a.m. to 10 p.m. with locations on Sanibel Island, Fort Myers Beach, the St. Petersburg Pier and Jungle
Terrace in St. Petersburg.
Owned and operated by HM Restaurant Group, award-winning Doc Ford’s offers food with a
unique balance of flavors inspired by the Caribbean Rim. Revered for its sauces, spices and signature
Yucatan shrimp served daily, it’s highly regarded by locals and visitors alike as a spectacular seafood
restaurant. Established on Sanibel in 2003, Doc Ford’s is a perennial Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice
winner. The Pier restaurant was named the county’s No. 1 Best of the Best Restaurants for Everyday Eats
in 2023. Doc Ford’s also offers live music most nights at its Fort Myers Beach and St. Petersburg Pier
locations.
Philanthropy and community outreach are engrained in HM Restaurant Group’s company
philosophy. Proceeds from specialty cocktails at Doc Ford’s raise money to support children’s hospitals
and water quality issues. HM Restaurant Group also supports local nonprofits dedicated to conservation,
community and the environment. The “Ding” Darling Doc Ford’s Tarpon Tournament has raised nearly
$1.3 million for Sanibel’s J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge since 2012. The 13th annual
tournament will be held May 9, 2025.
Contact:
Jennifer Hamilton, Gravina, Smith, Matte & Arnold Marketing and Public Relations, 239-275-5758,
[email protected]
Nov. 7-15 for FISH of SANCAP’s Thanksgiving food drive to benefit people who live or work on
Sanibel or Captiva islands.