One of our long standing neighbors here in Lehigh Acres is a store called Winn-Dixie, located at 61 Bell Boulevard. They instituted a special program which is called the Winn-Dixie Community Bag Program. It was launched in February, 2019 to facilitate community support with the main goal of making a difference in the community where shoppers live and work.

What the program consists of is a reusable Community Bag that is purchased at the Bell location during a specific month. Each time a $2.99 reusable Community Bag is purchased, the chosen benefactor for the month receives $1 donation, unless it is otherwise directed by the customer through the Giving Tag which is attached to the bag.

Well, for the entire month of October, 2022, the VFW Post 4174 of Lehigh Acres has been selected as the beneficiary of the program by the store’s leadership, and we couldn’t be more pleased. We have long supported the members of our community in many different projects and to have one of our neighbors chose our veterans as recipients of their assistance is really showing the spirit of what community togetherness is all about.

We are asking all of our neighbors to take a ride to Bell Boulevard off Joel to shop at the Winn-Dixie store and purchase a Community Bag. It will be a way of all of us supporting our Veterans, thanking them for their service. And in case you haven’t previously visited this store, there are always some great food bargains to grace your tables. I personally find their bakery goods to be a hard aisle to pass up!

Our VFW Post 4174 has served our community, especially its youth programs for many years, and we would be honored if you would find the time to assist us in this great endeavor and make a trip to the Winn-Dixie store on Bell Boulevard. You will find it to be a worthwhile venture, a definite Win-Winn and you’ll be glad you did!