Tons of peanut butter and jelly collected for those in need

These Most Love Collected winners helped Community Cooperative gather 18,000 pounds of peanut butter and jelly.

In a remarkable display of community support, Community Cooperative collected an astounding 9 tons of peanut butter and jelly for its annual peanut butter and jelly drive in April.

Community Cooperative leaders say from their humble beginnings of distributing PB&J sandwiches to those in need to witnessing this incredible milestone, the journey is remarkable.

“We have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from our community,” says Stefanie Ink Edwards, CEO of Community Cooperative. “To witness the impact of our mission and the generosity of so many is truly amazing.”

Individuals, businesses, schools, churches and other local organizations participated.

While the goal was 10,000 pounds, Community Cooperative collected over 18,000 pounds of peanut butter and jelly.

“We owe an immense amount of gratitude to every single person who contributed, volunteered and supported us. You’ve allowed us to not only meet but surpass our goal this year, and a huge congratulations to the three winners of this year’s ‘Most Love Collected’ awards,” said Jade Bird, Director of Development at Community Cooperative.

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Most Love Collected Winners

School/Church – Edison Park Creative and Expressive Arts Elementary School

Community- Pointe Royal

Business – Corrective Spinal Care ¦

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