To support Hurricane Ian relief efforts, Norman Love Confections has created the #SWFLStrong Florida Box, with 50 percent of every purchase through early November going to Better Together, a local nonprofit dedicated to serving families and children. 

“While Hurricane Ian has devastated parts of Southwest Florida, the people of our community are rising up to help one another in some incredibly moving and inspiring ways,” said Norman Love, founder and CEO of Norman Love Confections. “So many families lost everything, and Better Together is literally going door-to-door in the hardest hit areas distributing food, water and other relief supplies directly to families. In some cases, Better Together’s trained volunteer host families have invited these children and families into their homes, giving them a safe, secure place to stay while they get back on their feet. This is truly a shining example of how our community comes together in a time of crisis and it’s our honor to support Hurricane Ian survivors through sales of the Florida Box.”

The 25-piece specialty Florida Box includes seashell-shaped, ultra-premium chocolates featuring five flavors of Southwest Florida: Key Lime Pie, Florida Orange, Mango, Lemon and Coconut, as well as a special #SWFLStrong logo chocolate. The Florida Box sells for $58, with 50 percent going to Better Together. This limited-edition, specialty box can be purchased through early November 2022 in-store or online at NormanLoveConfections.com.

Better Together is made up of two programs – Better Families and Better Jobs – that help parents who are going through a hard time to keep their kids out of foster care, find work and address the root causes of their struggle so that they can reunite as a family with the tools and support system to thrive. The nonprofit is providing a variety of resources to families in response to Hurricane Ian, including temporary child care for first responders and families who need a safe environment for their children, distributing food and supplies to families in need, and connecting displaced job seekers with resources and employment opportunities.

“This is a devastating time for so many, especially those who were already struggling to make ends meet,” said Megan Rose, CEO of Better Together. “Families are in critical need of resources and a safe place for their children as they work to repair the damage, secure new housing and find work. We are so grateful for this partnership with Norman Love Confections as we work to keep families together – every dollar will help further our efforts to serve families, children and underserved communities across Southwest Florida who have been heavily impacted by Hurricane Ian.”