
(l-r) Merari Puente of FISH with Bank of the Islands’ Lathan Cram and Kelsey Hamilton.
Bank of the Islands Partners for FISH Spring Drive
Bank of the Islands is pleased to recognize the Bank’s returning role as a FISH Partner in collecting for the Spring Easter Basket and Food Drive. In that capacity, Bank of the Islands’ Sanibel Office is an official Spring Drive Drop-Off Site now through March 27.
The Bank is requesting donations of unopened, unexpired, and non-perishable food items for traditional Easter meals.
The Spring Drive wish list also includes baskets and pails, Easter grass, plastic eggs, children’s books, chalk, pencils, and markers, painting supplies, coloring books, mini toys, toothbrush and hygiene products, candles, reusable bottles, and accessories. Items should be suitable for Easter baskets for children and teenagers up to the age of 18.
“For many years, we have been honored to keep a large food donation chest in our Sanibel lobby year-round to benefit FISH.,” said Bank of the Islands President Robbie Roepstorff. “At this time of year, though, we hope to encourage extra donations from our customers and neighbors as we look towards Easter in a few short weeks.”
To learn more, including how you can volunteer, please call 239-472-4775 or contact merari@fishofsancap.org.
As the oldest locally owned and managed community bank in Lee County, Bank of the Islands is proud to be the winner of more than 50 “Best of the Islands” awards. We’re especially honored to be voted Best Bank, Best Financial Services, and Best Mortgage Broker for 2025-2026. The Bank has retained a 5-Star Superior Rating from BauerFinancial for more than a decade. The Sanibel office of Bank of the Islands is located at 1699 Periwinkle Way, at the corner of Casa Ybel Road. The Captiva office is at 14812 Captiva Drive, next to the Captiva Post Office. To learn more, visit www.bankoftheislands.com

