The Heron Creek Community Foundation is proud to recognize the extraordinary efforts of our neighborhood chairs and volunteers—led with dedication and heart by Kathleen Boccagna and Pat Luchi—for this year’s one-week Food Fund Drive. Thanks to their organizational skills and the remarkable generosity of our Heron Creek residents, the 2026 drive raised $19,320, making this our best year ever. These donations will be matched dollar for dollar by an anonymous donor to the All Faith’s cause, creating a powerful impact for families in need throughout North Port.
A special acknowledgment goes to our Heron Creek residents, whose benevolence continues to set the standard for community giving. Year after year, you step forward—not only for the Food Fund Drive, but for every HCCF initiative. Your commitment has made the Foundation a significant force in supporting the City of North Port’s charities and nonprofit organizations. Thanks to your generosity, the Foundation awarded $190,230 to 24 individual North Port charities and nonprofits in 2026, strengthening vital programs and services across our community.
Thank you for proving once again that Heron Creek is a community that cares deeply—and acts decisively—to support its neighbors in need. Details of this year’s campaign to end summer hunger may be seen below.
| HC Neighborhood | Total | Neighborhood Representative |
| Country Club Cove | $2,255 | Dot Dsupin |
| Creek’s Edge | $250 | Pat Luchi |
| Eagle Pointe | $1,075 | Sandy Watt |
| Fairway Crossings | $1,850 | Sharon Jimenez |
| Heron’s Reserve | $1,400 | Kathy Boccagna |
| Hidden Oaks | $1,155 | Judy Plecas |
| Ibis Strand | $775 | Barbara Truehard |
| Lakeside Greens | $2,440 | Gloria Davies |
| Osprey Cove | $720 | Lorrie Miller |
| Palmetto Lakes | $2,645 | Pat Luchi |
| Pine Meadows | $250 | Laurie Huebner |
| Quail Run | $535 | Pat D’Annolfo |
| Scrub Jay Glen | $1,945 | Etta Moredock |
| Shadow Wood | $650 | Dee Bayer |
| Southern Hills | $445 | Jean Waterhouse |
| Wild Pines | $930 | Nikki McGowan |
| TOTALS | $19,320 |
