The community is stepping up to the Food Bank matching grant challenge. An anonymous donor has offered to contribute $5,000 to the Food Bank if an additional $5,000 is raised by March 31st. So far, $1,015 has been donated to the Orcas Island Community Foundation for this cause.
“These funds could not come at a better time” according to Food Bank vice president Joyce Shaw. Shaw also noted the number of neighbors seeking food assistance has doubled in the past year. The Food Bank served over 70 families each week in February. If you would like to contribute to this matching grant, please send donations to The Food Bank Matching Grant c/o Orcas Island Community Foundation, PO Box 1496, Eastsound, WA 98245.
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