Showing posts with label food drive. Show all posts
Showing posts with label food drive. Show all posts

Students thank the community for 7,000 pounds of food for Hopelink

Friday, November 6, 2020

7,000 pounds of food for Hopelink

On October 31, 2020 students from both Shorecrest and Shorewood combined to host a community food drive to benefit the Shoreline Hopelink Food Bank.

The students made it a friendly competition between the schools and turned out in force to both donate and accept donations at the drive-thru event at the Shoreline Center.

Following is their letter thanking the community for the enormous success of the project.


Dear Beloved Members of the Shoreline Community,

Thank you for your generous donations to the Shorewood / Shorecrest October Food Drive. We were able to collect over 7,000 pounds of food items and donate them to HOPELINK. All this would not have been possible without the caring hearts of this community.


At a time when the sharing of kindness is especially in need, we cannot express enough how much we appreciate your help and support during this difficult time. Through these words, we hope that our gratefulness and thankfulness delivers well to the genuine hearts of the Shoreline community, as well as our wishes for the health and well-being of all.

Once again, thank you.

With warm regards,
Shorewood and Shorecrest High School


Second from right, Otis, the mascot for the Shorecrest Scots, joins with the Thunderbird mascot from Shorewood and a few friends at the drive-thru food drive at the Shoreline Center which collected 7,000 pounds of food for the Shoreline Hopelink food drive.




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Week 5 of the 4-Corners fund raiser for Hopelink: sharing our good fortune with those that need help

Wednesday, November 4, 2020

Wow, we have been swept off our feet with the kindness and generosity of our neighbors. 

People have stepped up with big hearted, unstinting donations to the 4-Corners fund raiser for Hopelink.  
During the month of October we have received more than $12,000 dollars.

This is more than double the goal we set.

http://fundraise.hope-link.org/4Corners

This is a substantial amount to help distressed families in Shoreline. We are so proud to live here with such generous people.

There is still much need however, and we have decided to continue our fund drive through the holidays. 

Hopelink’s shelves will need a lot more to see people through the dark months of winter and to help with holiday meals. Consider giving a small amount each month for a few months. It is a safe secure way to share our good fortune with those that need help now.

http://fundraise.hope-link.org/4Corners

This is a worthwhile endeavor and you can be part of it. Donate something, whatever you can, today.



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Two opportunities to donate food to Hopelink on Saturday

Friday, October 30, 2020


Hopelink is committed to ensuring access to food for our most vulnerable neighbors during the COVID-19 crisis. Many who have never before needed to ask for help are turning to us for support; facing fear and uncertainty, and suddenly at risk of losing stability. Demand for food continues to increase.

While Hopelink centers have been closed to the public, we have continued to provide food to everyone who needs it; transitioning from grocery store-style shopping to pre-packed boxes. To ensure that all food provided is as safe as possible, we made the decision in early March to temporarily suspend food donations and instead purchase all food directly from vendors.

As previously reported, Shorecrest / Shorewood students will be accepting donations on Saturday at the Shoreline Center, 18560 1st Ave NE from 11am to 2pm.

Hopelink will also hold a 4-hour drive-through food drive at Shoreline Hopelink (17837 Aurora Ave N behind Ronald Methodist Church) on Saturday, October 31, 2020 from 10am to 2pm.. 

On that day only, community members are invited to drive through and drop off some of the same foods that are currently being packed into boxes for distribution.

Help us ensure that we will have enough food for the coming winter.

Hopelink is currently packing and distributing hundreds of boxes of food every day. Meeting that demand requires that we provide the same shelf-stable foods to everyone. 

For that reason, we are able to accept only the following:

• Tuna
• Mac and cheese
• Peanut butter
• Chili/stew
• Canned fruit
• Instant oatmeal/cereal

For questions or more information on the 4-hour food drive: drives@hopelink.org

Thank you for thinking of your community, and we hope to see you this Saturday!



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Halloween food drive at Shoreline Center run by Shorewood and Shorecrest students for Hopelink

Wednesday, October 28, 2020



When you have groceries delivered this week add in some items for the Drive-In Food Drive on Saturday, October 31, 2020.

Students from Shorecrest and Shorewood have combined forces to collect non-perishable food for the Shoreline Hopelink food bank.

Suggested items include:
  • peanut butter
  • tuna
  • mac and cheese
  • chili/canned meals
  • canned fruit
  • oatmeal / cereal

Students will be at the Shoreline Center parking lot on 1st Ave from 11:00am to 2:00pm to accept your donations. 18560 1st Ave NE. 

You don't even have to get out of the car!



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Shorecrest and Shorewood students combine to hold a food drive for Hopelink on Oct 31

Saturday, October 24, 2020


Shorewood and Shorecrest high school students are working together on a food drive to support our local HOPELINK branch on Saturday, October 31, 2020 from 11am - 2pm at the Shoreline Center.

Focus items:
  • peanut butter
  • tuna
  • mac and cheese
  • chili/canned meals
  • canned fruit
  • oatmeal / cereal
  • socks

Students will be at the Shoreline Center - 18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline parking lot on 1st Ave from 11:00am to 2:00pm to accept your donations.

Get decked out in your favorite school spirit gear or costume and come by to support those experiencing food insecurity in our community.



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Carter Subaru Loves Pets - with Pasado's Safe Haven - Saturday 1 - 3pm

The annual Carter Subaru Loves Pets Event will be held Saturday, October 24, 2020 from 1 – 3pm at the Carter Subaru Shoreline location 17225 Aurora Ave N.

Damon is up for adoption
Photo courtesy Pasado
The event is in support of and in collaboration with Pasado’s Safe Haven.

The first 10 visitors / households will receive a certificate for a free adoption of any dog or cat at Pasado's Safe Haven. Damon, a beautiful Husky, will be on site and available for adoption!

Donate pet food as part of the Pet Donation Food Drive.

Free microchipping for your pet.

Visitors will be able to tour the Pasado’s Mobile Spay Station which is sporting its new wrap donated by Carter Subaru.

This vehicle is a mobile wellness clinic for pets from generally lower income communities that can’t afford general wellness visits for their pets. 

We’re excited to share it with the community!
Carter Subaru donated the wrap for the Pasado van
Photo courtesy Pasado Safe Haven

Pasado’s will be collecting donations for their Pet Homelessness Prevention programs at the event.

Pasado's Safe Haven has an 85 acre sanctuary in Monroe which is home to over 200 animals – most of whom have been rescued as victims of cruelty or neglect.




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4-Corners food drive triples goal - can you help them donate $15k to Hopelink?

Friday, October 23, 2020


4-Corners Hopelink Food Drive Week 4 

We are pleased to report that we have doubled our original goal for the 4-Corners fundraiser for Hopelink. Our neighbors are giving so generously. What an impressive community we live in.

We have decided to try to reach triple our goal, or $15,000, by the end of October. Plus, we will leave this page open for donations through the holidays. If you haven’t helped yet, you can still help us reach our goal and fill Hopelink’s shelves this fall.


Click the link to give to Hopelink and help end food insecurity in Shoreline. The need is great as many are in reduced circumstances. Children need good nutrition to do well in school and you can help! This a safe and secure way to pitch in and contribute to a worthy cause.


This is a significant amount for us to donate and you can be part of it. Click the link and join in.


4-Corners.org is a 503c3 and a collaboration of the four neighborhoods whose corners meet at Richmond Beach Road and 8th Avenue NW:
  • Hillwood Neighborhood Association 
  • Richmond Beach Community Association 
  • Innis Arden Neighborhood
  • Richmond Highlands Neighborhood Association 

 4-Corners mission is to build community and support the neighborhoods.



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4-Corners online food drive for Hopelink - have you donated yet?

Friday, October 16, 2020

4-Corners Hopelink food drive
Week 3 October 15 

Have you donated yet?

We have underestimated the generosity of our neighbors! We have doubled our goal! Thanks so much to all who have donated.

Now we want to triple it. Together we can make a huge difference. Please consider adding to the pantry at Hopelink!

Contribute to the 4-Corners.org fund raiser for Hopelink. We are giving them a big boost toward filling their shelves and filling the needs of those who are experiencing shortages of food. Any amount helps fill this need. Please consider adding to our totals. Every dollar counts. Just click the link and find out how easy it is. Absolutely no contact.

http://fundraise.hope-link.org/4Corners

Would you buy a few cans if you were shopping and volunteers were asking for donations at the grocery store door? Do it here instead. It is a safe and secure way to make a difference. You will receive a tax receipt in your email.

http://fundraise.hope-link.org/4Corners

Also share with your friends by clicking on the Facebook, Twitter, or email links on our page. Help us get the word out! Thanks to all who have donated already. We appreciate your generosity.


4-Corners.org is a 503c3 and a collaboration of the four neighborhoods whose corners meet at Richmond Beach Road and 8th Avenue NW:
  • Hillwood Neighborhood Association, 
  • Richmond Beach Community Association. 
  • Innis Arden Neighborhood and 
  • Richmond Highlands Neighborhood Association 
4-Corners mission is to build community and support the neighborhoods.



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Help 4-Corners fill the food shelves at Hopelink

Friday, October 9, 2020


4-Corners.org continues its fund raising drive to fill Hopelink’s shelves.

The need is great. 

Many are out of work and the children need good nutrition to help them focus on their new experience of online school.


Hopelink gets more benefit from dollars than it does from food donations. They can buy exactly what they need and there is no waste. They can buy in bulk and receive discounts that we cannot. There is no need for a list of items needed. 

Cash works and this is a safe, no contact way for you to help. Please join us in this effort to fill Hopelink’s shelves and defeat hunger.


Please, click the link and give today!


4-Corners.org is a 503c3 and a collaboration of the four neighborhoods whose corners meet at Richmond Beach Road and 8th Avenue NW. 

Hillwood Neighborhood Association, Richmond Beach Community Association. Innis Arden Neighborhood and Richmond Highlands Neighborhood Association. 

4-Corner's mission is to build community and support the neighborhoods.




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4-Corners Fundraiser for Hopelink

Sunday, October 4, 2020


4-Corners.org is announcing the kick off of a month long fundraising drive for Hopelink

Running for the month of October, this is a no contact replacement for our annual food drive held at QFC.  

For the last several years we have held a highly successful food drive for Hopelink at the QFC on Richmond Beach Road. 

We averaged more than 2000 pounds of goods each year, all donated by our generous neighbors. 

Because of the pandemic it is not possible to safely repeat this performance. 

To protect our neighbors and volunteers we have opted to have a virtual fund raising drive instead. We are using Hopelink’s own fundraising service and have set a goal of $5000.


Please consider giving to help fight hunger in this time of great stress and need. It is a safe and private way to contribute when other means of donating have become difficult to impossible.

 
4-Corners.org is a 503c3 and a collaboration of the four neighborhoods whose corners meet at Richmond Beach Road and 8th Avenue NW.

Hillwood Neighborhood Association, Richmond Beach Community Association, Innis Arden Neighborhood, and Richmond Highlands Neighborhood Association. 

4-Corner's mission is to build community and support the neighborhoods.



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Kenmore - Lake Forest Park food drive fills the shelves at Kenmore food bank

Tuesday, September 22, 2020


Carl Lunak, Emergency Manager, Northshore Emergency Management Coalition (NEMCO), reports that the recent Kenmore - Lake Forest Park food drive was a great success.


It was held on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at the Kenmore Fire Station.

The food bank in Kenmore is now stocked up for the next month or two. Hopelink in Shoreline is only asking for fresh produce or cash donations at this time.



Lunak said "We have offered further assistance if either of them need it."

Thanks to the community for their support!



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Food drive in Kenmore

Wednesday, September 9, 2020


Food Drive at Northshore Fire Department 
HELP FIGHT HUNGER IN OUR COMMUNITY

Thursday September 17, 2020

Northshore Fire Station 51
Kenmore

Drop off open 11:00am – 3:00pm 
If you have question contact Carl Lunak 425-354-1744




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Senior Center needs food supplies for hot lunch and grocery bag program

Monday, August 31, 2020


Supplies needed for weeks of August 31 - September 4 and September 7 - 11 for food program

Every day during the week (Monday through Friday) the Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Senior Center delivers approximately 80 hot lunches to Seniors in need in Shoreline and the surrounding communities.

We also offer about 50 grocery bags on Fridays to help those Seniors who need food for the weekends.

At this time, we are getting very low on the following supplies:
  • Cans of Beef Stew
  • Cans of hearty soup such as Chicken Rice/Chicken Noodle/Beef Stroganoff
  • Macaroni and cheese
  • Mayonnaise – small jars
  • Small cereal boxes
  • Juices – 10-12 oz size
  • Canned fruit
  • Canned vegetables
  • Toilet paper and Kleenex
  • 2021 Calendars

*We are only able to accept individually wrapped items as we do not repackage bulk food.

Please tell your friends, neighbors, relatives about our needs. Many of these seniors are not able to access all of their supplies and therefore rely on us.

Drop off days/times can be made to the front door of the center, Monday - Friday between 1:00 and 3:00pm unless other arrangements are made. 

Please call the Shoreline Senior Center at 206-365-1536 with further questions. The address for the Senior Center is 18560 1st Ave NE #1, Shoreline. Please remember to wear a mask when dropping off food.

Thank you for your support of our seniors,

Ginny Scantlebury, Vice President
The Shoreline Lake Forest Park Senior Center Board of Directors



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Can Castle Contest and Food Drive

Thursday, August 6, 2020

Are you looking for ways to be creative this summer and help the community at the same time? 

Then be a part of the Shoreline Can Castle Contest!

To help stock the shelves at Hopelink and ensure that our community has access to healthy foods, we are hosting our first ever can castle competition. 

It is a creative way to collect much-needed food and have fun at the same time.

Register a team of friends, coworkers, neighbors, and/or family to create a structure made of canned and boxed foods. 

Following the contest there will be several locations where you can drop-off your food donations. Donated cans and boxed foods will go to Hopelink.

The contest runs August 3 through 16. For more information and to find out where to drop-off donations, visit the Shoreline Can Castle Contest webpage or call 206-801-2600.



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Shoreline Can Castle Contest

Saturday, August 1, 2020

Photo by Pawel Czerwiński on unsplash
Are you looking for ways to be creative this summer and help the community at the same time? Then be a part of the Shoreline Can Castle Contest!

We are facing unprecedented times of struggle in our community with people fighting to put food on the table.

In an effort to help stock the shelves at Hopelink and ensure that our community has access to healthy foods, the City of Shoreline is hosting its first ever can castle competition, a creative way to collect much-needed food and have fun at the same time.

For a list of the most-needed foods and registration, visit the Can Castle event page.



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Local Shorecrest high school student rallies community to raise $235 and 3,125 pounds of food for Hopelink

Wednesday, May 27, 2020

Sorted and boxed for delivery to Hopelink's Kirkland distribution center


Concerned about the rising number of local families struggling to put food on the table, Ian Prosser, a sophomore at Shorecrest High School and 17-year resident of Shoreline, decided he should step up.

“I just felt compelled. Food insecurity may seem like an invisible problem to a lot of people, but it’s not. I don’t have to look too far or too close to see my school friends and neighbors are hurting right now,” said Prosser.
Volunteers unload the bags of donated food

As the coronavirus slows business and thousands of Seattle workers lose jobs, emergency support services are being stretched thin.



Seeing an opportunity to help, Prosser organized a five-hour rally on May 16, 2020 where local residents could drop off food donations at the Shoreline School District’s office parking lot and save a trip to Hopelink’s distribution center in Kirkland.

The event raised $235 and 3,125 pounds of food to support the community’s housing insecure and low-income families.

Bruce, Julia, Ian, and Michael Prosser


He recruited his mother, Julia Prosser, to help coordinate the event. 

“I am amazed at the amount of support we received,” said Mrs. Prosser. “Our high school students were up and ready to go at 7:00am on a Saturday. Can’t say that normally happens in my household!” 

PTA Council co-president, Silje Sodal, played a key role securing the location and providing a contact list of community groups willing to help. Sodal also served as the primary liaison between the food drive committee and the school district.

Volunteers pose for a group shot

Special thanks go to the more than 35 volunteers from the Shoreline PTA Council, Shoreline School District, Shoreline Rotary, Shoreline Community Church and students from Shorecrest, Shorewood, and Sammamish high schools.

“I’m so thankful to everyone who volunteered and donated,” added Prosser. “It just goes to show anyone can make a difference if they want.”




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Inslee, leading nonprofits, launch fund for state’s food banks as supply levels drop

Wednesday, April 8, 2020



Gov. Jay Inslee joined key nonprofits and local philanthropies Tuesday to launch a coordinated, statewide food relief fund that will help reach those in need in every corner of Washington.

With increasingly high demand, supplies at the state’s food banks have dropped to dangerously low levels, with an estimated 1.6 million people — double the usual number — in Washington expected to depend on those supplies this week.

“Washingtonians are generous neighbors who rise to the occasion, and this is a moment for individuals to make a difference,” Inslee said. “By coming together and contributing to this fund, we can meet this demand across the state and help our neighbors and their families put a meal on the table.”

The relief effort, called WA Food Fund, is being managed by Philanthropy Northwest, a network of philanthropic organizations committed to helping communities across the Northwest. The effort will combine business and philanthropic dollars with individual fundraising to have the most effect.

“We call on all those who are able to contribute — whether that’s $5, $10 or more — to do so because that’s enough to provide one meal to a person in need,” said Philanthropy Northwest CEO Kiran Ahuja.

Donations will be directed to three organizations that deliver food to every food bank across Washington: Food Lifeline; Northwest Harvest; and Second Harvest.

“We know Washingtonians want to help, and this fund is the way to do that because every person and every dollar makes a difference,” said Food Lifeline CEO Linda Nageotte. “By joining forces across the state, we can get more food faster to people in need.”

WA Food Fund is focused solely on serving Washington residents and operates separately from the recently launched America’s Food Fund, which will spread its donations across the country to various organizations.

Contribute to the WA Food Fund, HERE



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Community is generous for the NEMCo food drive

Monday, March 30, 2020

LFP Police Chief Mike Hardan and NEMCo volunteers
Photo courtesy LFP Police Dept

NEMCo volunteers are delighted with the amount of food and paper goods donated by community members during the drive-thru food drive on Thursday, March 26, 2020.

Drive thru food donations
Photo courtesy LFP Police Dept.
The Northshore Emergency Management Coalition (NEMCo) is a partnership among the cities of Kenmore and Lake Forest Park (LFP), the Northshore Fire Department (NSFD) and the Northshore Utility District (NUD).

NEMCo was created to provide the communities it serves with efficient emergency management resources.

With so many staying home and unable to work, local food banks are in need of donations as well.

NEMCo set up this one-day, four hour opportunity to collect donations. It was a drive-thru setup, with vehicles driving in to hand off items to a volunteer.



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Blakely Apartments does not need food donations

Thursday, March 26, 2020

Senior Center needs food donations

By Diane Hettrick

Yesterday we ran a story about the Blakely Senior Apartments needing donations for its tenant food bank.

Well, it turns out that wasn't the case.

A tenant who was formerly on the tenant board issued the statement without the knowledge or consent of the board.

The official statement from the tenants' association:
The residents of the Blakely Apartments appreciate the support that the Shoreline Community has shown during these difficult times, however, we as the residents feel that all donations should be sent to local food banks to help support those with a greater need.

The manager of the Blakely contacted me in the morning to explain the situation. I suggested that anyone bringing donations be referred to the Senior Center. It's an organization serving seniors, providing meals to dozens of shut-ins as well as those who have come to depend on the Monday - Friday community lunches.

So when readers saw the story and showed up at the Blakely with food donations, they were referred to the Senior Center. The Senior Center was surprised but delighted.

They are able to use perishables - they have a professional chef who works five days a week. He chops up the vegetables and freezes them for soups and stews. Canned goods and other shelf-stable foods are always welcome. They not only take prepared meals to their shut-ins, they take bags of food and supplies like paper towels and - yes - toilet paper.

Thanks to generous community members today and at an official food drive on Monday, the Senior Center now has their menu planned for the entire next week.

Obviously they will need more than one week of food. There are still (younger) volunteers at the Senior Center (although they can always use more) to take in your donations. Just call first to make sure someone is there. 206-365-1536.


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NEMCo drive-thru food drive Thursday at Northshore Fire in Kenmore

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

As many of you are aware, our local first responders and medical professionals are running short on medical gloves, aprons, gowns and masks.

If you happen to have a supply tucked away that you would be willing to donate, NEMCo is setting up a way for that to happen.

Additionally, with so many staying home and unable to work, our local food banks are in need of donations as well.

NEMCo is setting up a one-day only, four hour opportunity to collect donations. This will be a drive-thru setup, making it easy to drive in and hand off items to a volunteer.

Thursday, March 26, 2020 9am to 1pm at the Northshore Fire Department in Kenmore, 7220 NE 181st St.

Useful food items include:
- Canned vegetables and fruits
- Soup
- Top Ramen
- Juices
- Cereal and Oatmeal
- Canned meats (tuna, chicken)
- Peanut butter and Jam
- Pancake mix and syrup
- Chili
- Pasta and Sauce
- Beans
- Boxed or Pouch Potatoes
- Cookies
- Gluten free items



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