Citizens Respond to Call for Food Bank Assistance

Here’s a note from Town Administrator Duncan Wilson…

Town of Friday Harbor utility customers have certainly shown their holiday spirit by contributing to the Harbor Life Ring program to benefit the Friday Harbor Food Bank this year. The Town distributed a letter in the October utility billing statement informing customers that any donations they made this month would be contributed to the Food Bank. In addition, the Town stepped up and agreed to match the first $1,000 donated. Including the Town match, the Food Bank will be receiving at least $3132, as contributions continue to arrive at Town Hall.

“The response from the citizens has been outstanding” said Mayor Carrie Lacher. “Each year I am heartened by the generosity in Friday Harbor”.

Bill Cumming, director of the Food Bank was also excited to hear the news. “I cannot thank this community enough for once again supporting our mission here” he said. “On just one day last week we supported 91 families, and the need just keeps increasing. These donations will assure a happy holiday season for a great number of people in need.”

The Harbor Life Ring program was introduced in 2013 to provide financial support to families in need of relief from utility bills when unable to make ends meet. Once a year the proceeds are dedicated to supporting the Friday Harbor Food Bank during the holiday season. The Town thanks all those who contribute to the Food Bank, both through this program and other private donations.

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