Local food banks are having a tough time meeting the rising needs of people in our communities.
- Need has 30% increased monthly since January of ‘08
- The expect even higher demand in coming months
- They have no reserved stores of food- Nothing “extra” to put aside for next year
My office is collecting non-perishable foods and money to help. Other local Realtor offices are also doing this in conjunction with our annual Auction for Charity tomorrow. Hopefully this will help keep people from being hungry this winter. (And if you are reading this but don't live in Thurston County, please take a moment and find out how hard hit your local food bank is this year. The needs are growing everywhere.)
The food bank says they especially need canned fruit at the moment. But ANYthing is worth giving.
Want to help?
You can drop off donations at my office through the month of December. We are just off I-5 Exit 107 at 3009 Pacific Ave SE in Olympia. We will be collecting all month long.
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