Reminder: The Commons Community Action Fair - Saturday, December 13, 2025

Stop by The Commons on Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 10am to 1pm to learn how local organizations are feeding families and supporting our community — and discover how you can help.

There will be family-friendly activities, plus a food & hygiene drive to support our neighbors. Bring an item if you’re able!

Participating organizations:

• Hopelink 
• North Helpline
• Northshore Senior Center
• Hunger Intervention Program
• Center for Human Services
• Free Food for All
• Northshore Nourishing Networks
• Lake Forest Park Rotary • League of Women Voters
• Community Loaves

Most-needed donations:

• Baking supplies (baking soda, baking powder, sugar, salt)
• Flour (masa, wheat — no bulk)
• Spices (cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, cumin)
• Nuts (walnuts, almonds, pistachios)
• Sauces & seasonings (cranberry, mole, bouillon, fish/oyster/soy sauce, curry)
• Canned or dried fruit (yams, pumpkin, mandarins, guava paste, shredded coconut, dried apples)
• Oils (vegetable, canola, olive, etc.)
• Misc: cornbread mix, instant coffee
• Canned meat (tuna, chicken, etc.)
• Healthy cereal and oats
• Grains (pasta, rice, quinoa, barley, etc.)
• Soup and broths
• Shelf-stable non-dairy milk (oat, almond, soy)
• Hygiene items (new/unopened): shampoo, soap, hand soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, feminine hygiene products

Come get inspired, get connected, and make a difference. See you there!

Third Place Commons is located on the upper level at Town Center, intersection Bothell and Ballinger Way, Lake Forest Park.