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Helping Hands Food Bank

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More than a food bank! Helping Hands fed over 700,000 individuals in 2020. Thank you for your support!

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Joined October 2020
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A huge shoutout to @MarathonPetroCo for their amazing support during our Stuff the Bus Donation Drive! Marathon and its employees donated the equivalent of over 800,000 pounds of food, which will have an enormous impact on the lives of children across Skagit County. #MPCgives
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URGENT NEED: Have camping gear you would like to donate? We are in need of a tent and other gear for a participant of ours. If you have camping gear you would like to give, please get in touch with us at (360) 856-2211 ext 17 or [email protected].
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In a video interview with Salish Current, Rebecca Skrinde, CEO of Helping Hands, and Erik Larsen, Operations Manager, recently discussed the problematic choices faced amidst a rise in visits and a decrease in donations. View the article: ow.ly/ylwy50O9rcN
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❗HB 1784, which allocates $28 million to support emergency food systems, was recently signed into law by the Governor. This legislation is crucial in addressing the rising hunger rates and uplifting service providers. We are thankful for the efforts put into passing this bill.❗
House Bill 1784 to support WA Food Banks has been SIGNED!

ALT House Bill 1784 to support WA Food Banks has been SIGNED!

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We have all witnessed someone who needs support, maybe unhoused or struggling with other challenges in our community. Learn more about how the Helping Hands Street Outreach Specialist can help. Visit our Website: ow.ly/9JG950NwAuv
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The following article is from "The Hill." "Anti-hunger advocates fear the newly reduced SNAP benefits will drive millions of people to a 'hunger cliff' and deeper into poverty as they search for ways to pay for food..." Read the article: ow.ly/8plk50N8Knu
Food Banks Can't Make Up for SNAP Hunger Cliff

ALT Food Banks Can't Make Up for SNAP Hunger Cliff

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Our incredible team went to Olympia to advocate for our community. Speaking to legislators discussing the importance of keeping free meals in schools. They NEED your stories to help paint a picture of a county unified against hunger. Click the link below ow.ly/cFVW50N6hwj
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Wishing everyone a Happy New Year! May this year bring you peace and joy. 🕊️❤️
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Today is your last chance to give to our "Holiday Heart for Hunger" campaign! ❤️ When you give to Helping Hands, you help alleviate the suffering of many. Give today and help a hungry neighbor: ow.ly/Yg4H50MbMNH
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Welcome, Sherry! Sherry is our new Distribution Lead, and we are so excited to have her on our team! Be sure to say "Hello!" to her if you see her around. 😃
Helping Hands Distribution Lead, Sherry

ALT Helping Hands Distribution Lead, Sherry

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📣 We are CLOSED today, December 21st, due to the weather conditions. ❄️ Check back for updates throughout the day. Thank you for your understanding!
Closed Due to weather Wednesday, December 21st

ALT Closed Due to weather Wednesday, December 21st

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📣 ATTENTION: Due to the weather, Helping Hands of Marblemount's distribution this week will be on THURS, DEC 22ND, 11am-2pm rather than Wednesday. This does NOT change regular distribution hours moving forward; it's for the week of 12/19 ONLY. Thank you for your understanding!
Attention: Week of 12/19 only Marblemount Distribution Thursday, December 22nd

ALT Attention: Week of 12/19 only Marblemount Distribution Thursday, December 22nd

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Helping Hands of Hamilton is OPEN for food distribution today, 12/20. A HUGE shoutout to the Hamilton Fire Department for clearing the parking lot, keeping our participants and volunteers safe!
Helping Hands of Hamilton: Hamilton Open Tuesday, December 20th

ALT Helping Hands of Hamilton: Hamilton Open Tuesday, December 20th

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📣 We are CLOSED today, December 20th, due to inclement weather. ❄️ Thank you for your understanding!
Helping Hands Closed Due to Weather Tuesday, December 20th

ALT Helping Hands Closed Due to Weather Tuesday, December 20th

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Due to the weather conditions in Marblemount, distribution will be open today, 11/30, with non-perishable items only. Thank you for your understanding!
Attention: Marblemount Distribution

ALT Attention: Marblemount Distribution

Drive-through check-in will no longer be available outside at our Sedro-Woolley distribution location. Please come into the building to check in. If you need assistance with check-in due to mobility issues, please call the office at 360-856-2211. We would be happy to assist you!
Attention: Changes to Sedro-Woolley Distribution

ALT Attention: Changes to Sedro-Woolley Distribution

Food Distribution is open today at Sedro-Woolley. 7/1, 3pm-6pm Enter from 24703 Wicker Rd (gravel driveway). NOTE: Gates will not open early. Please stay in your car and open the trunk from your vehicle. The staff will place the food in the trunk. Thank you for your support!
Helping Hands logo. Food Distribution is open today at Sedro-Woolley. 3 pm to 6 pm Enter from 24703 Wicker Rd (gravel driveway) NOTE: Gates will not open early Please stay in your car and open the trunk from your vehicle. The staff will place the food in the trunk. Thank you for your support

ALT Helping Hands logo. Food Distribution is open today at Sedro-Woolley. 3 pm to 6 pm Enter from 24703 Wicker Rd (gravel driveway) NOTE: Gates will not open early Please stay in your car and open the trunk from your vehicle. The staff will place the food in the trunk. Thank you for your support

Food Distribution is open today at Sedro-Woolley. 6/30, 1pm-4pm Enter from 24703 Wicker Rd (gravel driveway). NOTE: Gates will not open early. Please stay in your car and open the trunk from your vehicle. The staff will place the food in the trunk. Thank you for your support!
Sedro-Woolley Food Distribution Today 1pm to 4pm Helping Hands Enter from 24703 Wicker Rd Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284 (gravel driveway)

ALT Sedro-Woolley Food Distribution Today 1pm to 4pm Helping Hands Enter from 24703 Wicker Rd Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284 (gravel driveway)

Food Distribution is open today at Marblemount. 6/29, 11am to 2pm Inspire Church (Formally Citipoint Church) 59850 WA-20 Marblemount, WA 98267 Please stay in your car and open the trunk from your vehicle. The staff will place the food in the trunk. Thank you for your support!
Marblemount Food Distribution Today 11am to 2pm Inspire Church 59850 WA-20 Marblemount, WA 98267

ALT Marblemount Food Distribution Today 11am to 2pm Inspire Church 59850 WA-20 Marblemount, WA 98267

Food Distribution is open today (6/28) at the following locations: SEDRO-WOOLLEY Helping Hands Enter from 24703 Wicker Rd (gravel driveway). HAMILTON Helping Hands of Hamilton 951 Pettit St Hamilton, WA 98255 ANACORTES Anacortes Christian Church 1211 M Ave, Anacortes, WA 98221
Distribution Hours Today Food Bank Distribution Sedro-Woolley, 12pm-3pm; Hamilton 1pm-4pm; Anacortes 11am-2pm

ALT Distribution Hours Today Food Bank Distribution Sedro-Woolley, 12pm-3pm; Hamilton 1pm-4pm; Anacortes 11am-2pm

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