This is the community that just keeps on giving. Our new Eagles Landing Restaurant General Manager Scott Russ announced a three-day food drive on Facebook for our local Veterans. And once again, our residents responded overwhelmingly with all types of food donations.
Scott is a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard. He was medically discharged in 2002, and after recovering from his medical issues, he served as a boat captain for large ships. He then worked for a brief period of time as the general manager for the First Round Draft restaurant.
Scott has a profound passion for helping his Veteran friends. With our government in shut-down mode, many Vets rely on food stamps and the timing of this food drive held in early November was designed to help our many local Vets. As a lifetime member of the VFW in North Fort Myers, this is not the first time Scott has organized a project to help the Vets or other organizations. As you view the generosity of our community, think about the estimated 50 to 70 Vets who your gifts helped. It’s estimated that Vets in the over 55 age category need some help.
The North Fort Myers VFW took responsibility to distribute our gifts.
Thank you to all who donated to this worthy cause.
