Two young volunteers collected 1,000 pounds of
peanut butter and jelly for House of Hope,
exceeding their goal and stocking the shelves
for hungry Martin County residents.
Anthony Golino, 13, and his 11-year-old sister,
Alyssa, conducted their PB&J Drive throughout
August and had a goal to raise 600 pounds of
these food pantry staples.
They had volunteered this summer in the House of
Hope food pantry in Stuart along with their
mother, Gina Golino. “They were sad to see the
empty shelves where the peanut butter and jelly
should be,” Gina said. They decided to do
something about it, and the drive was a great
success.
Peanut butter is a popular item for food
pantries because it is nutrient-rich, has a long
shelf life and doesn't require cooking.
House of Hope’s food pantries in Stuart, Hobe
Sound, Indiantown and Jensen Beach are the
largest providers of food to Martin County
residents in need. Last year, the agency gave
out 179 tons of food – the equivalent of about
280,000 meals. Food items include canned food,
rice, pasta, cereal, fresh produce, meat, bread
and, of course, peanut butter and jelly.
House of Hope also helps Martin County residents
in need by offering clothing, furniture,
financial assistance and case management
services. For more information about House of
Hope, call
(772) 286-4673 or visit
www.hohmartin.org.
