McGarvey Development holding food drive

McGarvey Development is holding a summer food drive to benefit the Salvation Army, which is struggling to meet the demand for food this summer. The number of families seeking assistance from the local Salvation Army office has nearly doubled since last year.

"There are many people in the Fort Myers/Cape Coral area who are struggling to meet their family's basic needs," said John McGarvey, president and CEO of McGarvey Development Company. "Without the help of organizations like the Salvation Army, a lot of these families wouldn't be able to put food on the table. We heard about the Salvation Army's need for donations this summer and are glad to do what we can to help."

McGarvey Development will coordinate several employee food drives and invites the public to bring donations to the first floor lobby at 9530 Marketplace Road in Fort Myers weekdays between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Suggested donations include non-perishable food, canned goods, baby food, diapers and inexpensive can openers. Donations will be accepted through Aug. 1. McGarvey Development officials will transport the donations to the Salvation Army office on Edison Avenue.