Town of Friday Harbor matching Food Bank donations during the month of November

The Town shares news about its yearly initiative to provide some extra support for Friday Harbor Food Bank.

Each November, the Town of Friday Harbor asks that you help us support an important community need — the Friday Harbor Food Bank. The Food Bank spends over $10,000 each month serving nearly 750 households, and roughly 1,475 individuals per month. In the last year, they provided nearly 500,000 pounds of food to locals. They do this entirely through community donations.

According to Food Bank manager Rachelle Radonski, the need for your generous donations is even greater in these economic times. “The needs of the Food Bank patrons are ongoing and critical,” Rachelle says. “Food costs continue to rise, but the Food Bank is committed to keeping healthy produce and proteins available. With the holidays upon us, the number in need will grow even larger.”

To assist with the Food Bank’s need for funding, the Town will direct all of your donations from this month’s Harbor Life Ring to the Friday Harbor Food Bank. Each year you have answered the Town’s call to contribute, and the Town has matched your donations. This year, the Town is increasing that match up to a total of $5,000.

Support our local Food Bank by donating to Harbor Life Ring on your November utility bill. As we celebrate Thanksgiving and all that we have to be thankful for, here is a perfect way to pay it forward. Please consider an extra contribution at the bottom of your utility billing.

Thank you for your generous support, and best wishes to you and yours this holiday season.

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