CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (Oct. 1, 2024) – The Peanut Butter Challenge is an annual jar collection for local food pantries hosted by UF/IFAS Extension. Unopened jars of peanut butter can be donated at the following locations from Oct. 1-31:
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Centennial Park Recreation Center, 1120 Centennial Blvd. Port Charlotte
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Englewood Charlotte Public Library, 3450 N. Access Rd., Englewood
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Port Charlotte Public Library, 2280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte
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Punta Gorda Charlotte Public Library, 401 Shreve St. Punta Gorda
Peanut butter is an ever-popular item in food pantries because of its nutrient density and shelf stability. Last year’s Peanut Butter Challenge collected a total of 27,769 pounds of the nutritious spread from 44 Florida counties.
For additional information please contact UF/IFAS Extension Charlotte County’s office at 941-764-4340 or email Holly.Bates@CharlotteCountyFL.gov.
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