Fort Myers Soup Kitchen Benefit supports hunger relief in SW Florida

Annual event organized by Community Cooperative raises funds to fight food insecurity.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The 23rd annual Sam Galloway, Jr. and Friends Soup Kitchen Benefit, organized by Community Cooperative, is taking place on Thursday, March 5 from 5:30-9 p.m. at Sam Galloway Ford in Fort Myers. The event supports hunger relief efforts in Southwest Florida through the sale of soup bowls and other fundraising activities.

Why it matters

The annual soup kitchen benefit is a longstanding community event that brings people together to raise awareness and funds for addressing food insecurity, an ongoing challenge in the Fort Myers area and surrounding region.

The details

The event features the sale of soup bowls, with proceeds going to support Community Cooperative's hunger relief programs. In addition to soup, the benefit includes live music, raffles, and other activities to engage attendees and raise money for the cause.

  • The 23rd annual Sam Galloway, Jr. and Friends Soup Kitchen Benefit is taking place on Thursday, March 5, 2026 from 5:30-9 p.m.

The players

Community Cooperative

A non-profit organization that operates hunger relief programs and a mobile food pantry in Southwest Florida.

Sam Galloway, Jr.

A local businessman and philanthropist who lends his name and support to the annual soup kitchen benefit.

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What’s next

Tickets for the soup kitchen benefit are available for purchase on the Community Cooperative website, with proceeds supporting the organization's ongoing hunger relief efforts in the Fort Myers area.

The takeaway

The annual Sam Galloway, Jr. and Friends Soup Kitchen Benefit is a longstanding community tradition that brings people together to support a vital cause, demonstrating the power of collective action to address food insecurity in Southwest Florida.