By Madie Murray
Islanders Bank held its first fund and food drive for the Orcas Island Food Bank last year and decided to repeat it again with the goal of surpassing last year’s impressive results when literally a carload of groceries were purchased with coins and bills collected, and $200 in checks to the food bank…a value of $515 in all.
“We have very compassionate customers and employees,” says employee Barbara Ellenwood. “Raising money and food for the food bank will always be one of our favorite projects.”
They have also raised money for the Orcas Island Animal Shelter and Orcas Angels since they made the decision last year to raise money for an Island non-profit every quarter.
A huge bin is at the entrance to gather food donations, and coin bins line the teller windows and office desks for cash donations. They’re goal is to significantly surpass last year’s drive, and a “gauge” is set up in the lobby so all can see how they’re doing. The drive will last until the end of December.
