Raising $1 million and Counting
Beginning in 2019, NAPEO has facilitated community involvement and charitable endeavors. One of the key parts of the initiative is to raise money for a worthy local charity in the cities that host NAPEO’s Annual Conference & Marketplace in order to make a real difference for the host city.
NAPEO Gives Back 2026 Partner: Our Daily Bread Food Pantry
Our goal this year is to ensure Our Daily Bread has the vehicles they need to reach every family in need, including:
- A van for community outreach and food drives
- A truck for supermarket pickups
- Repairs and upgrades to keep the fleet running
Why This Matters
Demand for food assistance in Collier County is rising, and transportation has become the biggest barrier. The pantry has more than 250 dedicated volunteers and the food to serve families, but without reliable vehicles, thousands of pounds of fresh food can’t reach everyone in need.
The Impact
Last year, the pantry filled 20,000 weekend backpacks for students, served 1,019 households at Saturday events and delivered food to 66,744 households through its mobile pantry. But with one truck out of service and another van frequently breaking down, every missed trip means missed meals. Together, we can leave Marco Island better than we found it by making sure no family there goes hungry because the food pantry couldn’t get to them. Click here to donate and stay tuned for more details on how you can support the fundraising efforts for Our Daily Bread.
Our history of impact:
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Anthropos Arts
In the first year we partnered with Anthropos Arts, an Austin-based charity that provides mentoring and musical instruction for low-income students.
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Our Daily Bread Food Pantry
In 2020, we partnered with Marco Island, Florida-based Our Daily Bread Food Pantry, which distributes food to more than 30,000 residents annually.
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Soldiers’ Angels
We partnered with this San Antonio charity that provides aid, comfort and resources to military, veterans, and their families.
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Coachella Valley Rescue Mission
Galvanized by the hashtag #PowerofaShower, we raised a stunning $193,637 for the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission near Palm Spring, CA.
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Give Kids the World
In 2023, we partnered with the Central Florida charity that offers magical experiences to children with critical illnesses and their families.
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Give Kids the World
In 2024, we raised $269.466 for remodeling the Gingerbread House, the primary dining venue for wish families.
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Anthropos Arts
In 2025, we once again partnered with Anthropos Arts, raising $327,997 to connect low-income youth with professional musicians to build confidence, integrity and life skills.
“We started NAPEO Gives Back to leave the communities that host our conferences and meetings a little better than they were before we arrived.”
— Barron Guss, NAPEO’s former chair and the driving force behind the NAPEO Gives Back Initiative
Impact of NAPEO Gives Back Through the Years
2020 Check Presentation to Our Daily Bread Food Pantry
2022 CVRM Mobile Show Unit
2023 Give Kids the Word
2024 Give Kids the World Gingerbread House Project
