||| FROM RICK RHOADS for ORCAS ISLAND FOOD BANK |||
“When we saw the horrific loss of lives, homes, and stores — including grocery stores — in Lahaina, our board and staff wanted to do something to help,” said Amanda Sparks, executive director of the Orcas Island Food Bank (OIFB). “We decided to help the Maui Food Bank respond to the emergency increase in demand by raising money for them.”
OIFB set up a table in Eastsound Square Friday evening August 25 during the Night Market.The community responded, donating $2,154 in three hours. Many donors, especially younger ones, scanned the QR code on our posters to donate.
OIFB thanks Brittany Grumm, owner of Olga’s, for inviting us to be part of an event in which businesses on the Square donated a portion of their receipts to the Maui Community Foundation, thanks Andrew Youngren, owner of Printshop Northwest, for organizing the Night Market, and the businesses on the square for funding live music there.
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Well done, OIFB. Amanda, her staff, volunteers, board, donors, clients, and supporters are the best of Orcas Island. As well as everyone who made this event possible. I see you. ♥️♥️♥️