04/07/2026
As Easter Sunday arrived in Collier County and Lee County, it marked more than the start of spring’s regrowth. It signaled another kind of renewal—one that comes after long seasons of struggle, hope, and perseverance. As winter releases its quiet hold, everything before us is reborn.
My name is Tony Mansolillo. I founded Feed The Neighbor in 2020, and not long after, my son Vincent joined us. Over the years, I’ve seen many organizations fall apart for one simple reason: the person meant to carry the mission forward was never given the chance to grow into the role. My son Vincent, however, has spent his entire adult life preparing—working in related fields since attending in Salve Regina College and entering the Marriott Catering program. While he built his skills, I poured everything I had into getting this mission off the ground, especially during the pandemic when so many went hungry.
It still amazes me that I never got sick, not even once, despite being out there every day with people living in the woods, in fields, and in heartbreaking conditions. I brought food to mothers and children, to the poor, the disabled, the veterans, and anyone who needed help. I never judged them for their struggles. I gave them the best of myself—food, compassion, and a listening ear. I turned my own kitchen into a place where meals were prepared with love, never asking whether someone “qualified” for help. My only goal was to fill one empty stomach at a time and pray that Jesus would guide them toward a better path.
And now, on Easter Sunday 2026, I watched my son fully take command of Feed Thy Neighbor. In that moment, I knew that if I didn’t make it through my illness, the mission would remain in strong, capable hands. He is running it better than I ever did—feeding more people, expanding our efforts, and adding new services to what we had already built. From the bottom of my heart, I thank him for the man he has become. When my time comes, I will rest in peace knowing Feed Thy Neighbor is safe with him.
I hope you will support him as you supported me. We didn’t just build an organization—we built a community. A community of people who gave from their hearts so that others could have holidays, meals, and at least one hot plate they could count on.
There is still so much more to do. The needs are great, and the resources are few. We desperately need a warehouse and a kitchen of our own. But Vincent is resourceful, determined, and guided by the same compassion that started all of this. I trust that he will find the way.
If you or anyone in your community need assistance call Vincent at 239-200-8141.
