Orcas Community Resource Center and Puget Sound Cooperative Credit Union partner for holiday giving drive

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The Orcas Community Resource Center (OCRC) and Puget Sound Cooperative Credit Union (PSCCU) are partnering during the months of November and December to collect essential household supplies, hygiene products, and warm winter clothing for Orcas Island residents experiencing financial hardship.

Community members are invited to drop off new, unused donations at Puget Sound Cooperative Credit Union in Eastsound throughout the holiday season. Donations will support the Resource Center’s Coates Cabinet Hygiene Bank, which provides essential household items, personal care supplies, and clothing to individuals and families.

For many island households, the cost of basic necessities can create a significant financial burden, especially during the winter months when heating bills and other seasonal expenses increase. Access to essential supplies helps families stretch limited budgets while ensuring they have what they need to stay healthy, comfortable, and warm.

“We’re so grateful to Puget Sound Cooperative Credit Union for creating this opportunity for our community to come together and support one another,” said Erin O’Dell, Executive Director of the Orcas Community Resource Center. “Something as simple as a warm pair of socks, a winter hat, or a supply of household essentials can make a meaningful difference for a neighbor who is struggling to make ends meet. This partnership is a wonderful example of how local organizations can work together to care for our island community.”

Items Needed

Hygiene and Household Essentials

• Ziploc bags, all sizes
• Toilet paper
• All-purpose cleaning spray
• Dawn dish soap, smaller 7.5 oz. bottle preferred
• Laundry pods, scented and unscented

Winter Clothing and Cold-Weather Gear

• Warm gloves
• Winter hats
• Warm socks
• Long underwear / thermal layers
• Scarves

Please make sure all donated items are new and unused.

Ways to Give

Donate Essential Supplies – Drop off new, unused hygiene products, household essentials, and winter clothing at Puget Sound Cooperative Credit Union in Eastsound during the holiday drive.

Make a Financial Contribution – Community members may also make monetary donations directly to the Resource Center through its account at Puget Sound Cooperative Credit Union or online at orcascrc.org. Financial contributions provide flexibility to purchase the most urgently needed supplies and support the Resource Center’s ongoing efforts to connect island residents with essential resources.

Donation Drop-Off Location:

• Puget Sound Cooperative Credit Union
  221 A Street
  Eastsound, WA
• Monday through Friday, 9am–5pm
• Closed daily for lunch from 12pm–12:30pm

For more information contact the Resource Center at 360-376-3184.

About the Orcas Community Resource Center

The Orcas Community Resource Center fosters a healthy community by connecting Orcas Islanders with the services needed to thrive and achieve equitable well-being. Through programs addressing housing stability, healthcare access, food security, financial well-being, and basic needs, OCRC provides practical assistance and ongoing support to individuals and families throughout Orcas Island.

About Puget Sound Cooperative Credit Union

Puget Sound Cooperative Credit Union is a not-for-profit, member-owned financial cooperative committed to personal service, financial well-being, environmental sustainability, and socially responsible banking. PSCCU offers a range of financial products and services while supporting members, communities, and initiatives that reflect its social, economic, and environmental values. To learn more visit psccu.org.