Naples Hooters Brings Books and Lunch to Bonita Springs Cancer Clinic in Monthly Outreach Effort

Naples Hooters continues to make a difference in the local community with its heartfelt monthly outreach to the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation Cancer Clinic at the Bonita Community Health Center. On the first Monday of each month, Hooters team members deliver both nourishment and inspiration to the clinic’s patients and staff.

This month, Kelly Deihl from Fort Myers Hooters and Jaimee Howes from Naples Hooters restocked the Hootie’s Lending Library cart with a fresh selection of books, adult coloring materials, and puzzle books. The additions included new novels, word searches, crayons, colored pencils, and markers—thoughtfully chosen to help patients pass the time during treatments.

In addition to replenishing the library, the team treated the hardworking clinic staff to a delicious lunch of wings and sliders as a small token of appreciation.

“This was my first time bringing food to the Bonita Community Health Center Clinic,” said Deihl. “Every time I do something with Hooters outside of the store, it’s so eye-opening how involved we are. The employees couldn’t have been more grateful. I hope they truly felt the appreciation we have for them.”

The monthly visits are part of the Hootie’s Lending Library program, launched to provide books and entertainment for patients at hospitals and clinics across Southwest Florida. South Florida Hooters Director of Marketing Kristi Quarles explained, “Our employees, including Kelly and Jaimee, look forward to these visits. We’re proud to offer reading material and activities that bring comfort and distraction to patients, along with meals for the dedicated staff.”

Since its inception in 2022, Hootie’s Lending Library has donated more than 13,600 books to healthcare facilities across South Florida, including the Lee Regional Cancer Center in Fort Myers and the Bonita Springs Cancer Clinic.

The monthly visits reflect Hooters’ ongoing commitment to giving back to the community—not just through meals, but through meaningful moments that brighten patients’ days and support healthcare heroes.

Photos from Hooters Naples