Food Bank expansion project starts this week
Posted August 12, 2022 at 12:41 pm by San Juan Update
The Food Bank shares an update about upcoming improvements to their facility.
The Friday Harbor Food Bank starts their expansion and exterior restoration project this week by breaking ground for the expanded storefront. This project will create more storage space, better customer service opportunities, as well as providing more privacy for customers and more coverage during inclement weather.
The project was designed and contributed by David Waldron, Architect, and is being constructed by Ivan Plaza of Bee’s Construction.
“We want our storefront to be a welcoming place for any islander experiencing food insecurity,” says Food Bank Manager Rachelle Radonski. “By expanding our store, we can provide a greater variety of nutritious and culturally appropriate food.”
The public can see store construction plans during the County Fair at the San Juan Island Community Foundation booth on Friday, Aug. 19. Staff and board members from the Food Bank will be staffing the booth from 1 to 2:30 p.m. The Food Bank has been selected as one the many nonprofits taking part in the Foundation’s County Fair Giving Campaign, during which the Food Bank is asking for donations to help purchase two commercial-grade freezers.
Donations can be made online through the SJICF website between Aug. 17 and 20, or by check made payable to the San Juan Island Community Foundation directly on behalf of the Food Bank during the four days of the Fair.
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