Final Days to Donate - Shoreline Food Drive Ends October 31

There's still time to make a difference! The Shoreline Food Drive wraps up on Saturday, October 31, please join us for one final push to support our neighbors facing food insecurity.

Throughout October, local businesses and organizations across Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Mountlake Terrace, and North Seattle have generously opened their doors as official food donation drop-off locations. 

Thanks to their support, giving back is as easy as dropping off a few nonperishable food items while you're out running errands!

Hopelink's Shoreline Food Market is a vital community resource, helping local individuals and families access nutritious food during times of need. Every donation, big or small, helps keep the shelves stocked and ensures our neighbors have access to the food they need.

You Have Until October 31 to Give!

Look for the "Shoreline Food Drive" signs at participating locations and drop off your nonperishable food donations before the drive ends. From canned meals and nut butters to spices and non-dairy milk, every contribution makes a difference.

• Find a drop-off location near you: View Participating Locations
• See the list of most-needed food items: View the Needs List
• Prefer to make a monetary donation? Donate Online

Shoreline Food Drive Drop-Off Locations

Ballinger Thriftway
20150 Ballinger Way NE, Shoreline, WA 98155
Every day, 6 AM–10 PM

Lara Grauer Photography
14300 Greenwood Ave N, Suite E, Seattle, WA 98133
Tuesday & Wednesday, 2–4 PM, or by appointment

Minuteman Press North Seattle
10300 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA 98133
Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5:30 PM

Ridgecrest Books

512 NE 165th St, Shoreline, WA 98155
Sunday & Monday, 11 AM–5 PM; Tuesday–Saturday, 11 AM–7 PM

ShoreLake Arts
521 NE 165th St, Shoreline, WA 98155
Tuesday–Thursday, 10 AM–4 PM

Shoreline College
16101 Greenwood Ave N, Student Union Building, Room 9203 (Career Center), Shoreline
Monday–Thursday, 8 AM–5 PM; Friday, 8 AM–4:30 PM

Sky Nursery
18528 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133
Every day, 9 AM–6 PM

Spartan Recreation Center
202 NE 185th St, Shoreline, WA 98155
Monday–Thursday, 7 AM–8 PM; Friday, 7 AM–5 PM; Saturday, 8 AM–3 PM

Spin Alley Bowling & Vault 177
1430 NW Richmond Beach Rd, Shoreline, WA 98177
Monday–Thursday, 12–10 PM; Friday, 12–11 PM; Saturday, 11 AM–11 PM; Sunday, 11 AM–10 PM

Shoreline City Hall

Shoreline City Hall

17500 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133

Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM

Shoreline Teen Center at Richmond Highlands Recreation Center
16554 Fremont Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133
Monday–Thursday, 2:30–6 PM; Friday, 2:30–9 PM; Saturday, 6–10:30 PM

Shoreline Historical Museum
18501 Linden Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133
Tuesday–Saturday, 10 AM–4 PM

Shoreline Senior Center
18560 1st Ave NE, Building G, Shoreline, WA 98155
Monday–Thursday, 8:30 AM–4 PM; Friday, 8:30 AM–1 PM

Sport Clips
15407 Westminster Way N, #5A-2, Shoreline, WA 98133
Monday–Friday, 8 AM–7 PM; Saturday, 8 AM–6 PM; Sunday, 8 AM–5 PM

The Nock Point
22313 70th Ave W, Suite U1A, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
Tuesday–Friday, 10 AM–8 PM; Saturday & Sunday, 10 AM–6 PM

Third Place Commons
17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155
Every day, 8 AM–9 PM

Spartan Gym

Special Collection Event — November 7

Shoreline Cooperative Preschool's 39th Annual Carnival
510 NE 175th St, Shoreline, WA 98155
Saturday, November 7, 10 AM–2 PM

Although the community-wide food drive officially ends October 31, Shoreline Cooperative Preschool will host an additional collection opportunity during its annual carnival on November 7.

Let's finish strong! Grab a few extra items on your next grocery run, visit one of these generous community partners, and help us make the final days of the Shoreline Food Drive count. We can make a meaningful difference for our neighbors.

-Photos by Kate Ledbetter

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Find a Shoreline Food Drive Drop-Off Location Near You

Looking for a convenient place to donate to the Shoreline Food Drive? 

Throughout October, local businesses and organizations across Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Mountlake Terrace, and North Seattle are serving as official drop-off locations, making it easy to give back while you're out and about!

Simply look for the “Shoreline Food Drive” signs at participating locations and drop off your non-perishable food donations. From canned meals and nut butters to spices and non-dairy milk, every contribution helps stock the shelves at the Shoreline Hopelink Food Market and support local neighbors facing food insecurity.

Find a drop-off location near you: Food Drive Locations

See the list of most-needed food items: Most Needed Food Items

Prefer to make a monetary donation? Make a monetary donation here

A big thank-you to the participating businesses and organizations for opening their doors to collect donations!

Shoreline Food Drive Drop-Off Locations:

Ballinger Thriftway
20150 Ballinger Way NE, Shoreline, WA 98155
EVERYDAY 6 AM - 10 PM

Lara Grauer Photography
14300 Greenwood Ave N Suite E, Seattle, WA 98133
TUES & WED 2-4 PM or BY APPOINTMENT

Minuteman Press North Seattle
10300 Greenwood Ave N Seattle, WA 98133
MON- FRI, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Ridgecrest Books
512 NE 165th St, Shoreline, WA 98155
SUN & MON 11 AM - 5 PM, TUES - SAT 11 AM - 7 PM

ShoreLake Arts
521 NE 165th ST
Shoreline, WA 98155
TUE - THURS 10 AM - 4 PM

Shoreline College
16101 Greenwood Ave. N., Student Union Building, 9203 (Career Center)
Shoreline
MON - THURS 8 AM - 5 PM, FRI 8 AM - 4:30 PM

Sky Nursery
18528 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133
MON - SUN 9 AM - 6 PM

Spartan Recreation Center
202 NE 185th St, Shoreline, WA 98155
MON-THURS 7 AM - 8 PM, FRI 7 AM - 5 PM, SAT 8 AM - 3 PM

Spin Alley Bowling & Vault 177
1430 NW Richmond Beach Road, Shoreline, WA 98177
MON - THURS 12 PM - 10 PM, FRI 12 PM - 11 PM, SAT 11 - 11, SUN 11-10

Shoreline City Hall
17500 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133
MON - FRI 8 AM - 5 PM

Shoreline Teen Center at the Richmond Highlands Rec Center
16554 Fremont Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133
MON - THURS 2:30 - 6 PM, FRI 2:30 - 9 PM, SAT 6- 10:30 PM

Shoreline Historical Museum
18501 Linden Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133
TUES - SAT 10 AM - 4 PM

Shoreline Senior Center
18560 1st Ave NE Bldg G, Shoreline, WA 98155
MON - THURS 8:30 AM - 4 PM,
FRI 8:30 AM - 1 PM

Shoreline Cooperative Preschool’s 39th Annual Carnival
510 NE 175th St, Shoreline, WA 98155
Collecting donations SAT Nov. 7, 10 AM - 2 PM

SportClips
15407 Westminster Way N #5A-2, Shoreline, WA 98133
MON - FRI 8 AM - 7 PM, SAT 8 AM - 6 PM, SUN 8 AM - 5 PM

The Nock Point
22313 70th Ave W Ste U1A, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
TUES - FRI 10 AM - 8 PM
SAT & SUN 10 AM - 6 PM

Third Place Commons
17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155
EVERYDAY 8 AM - 9 PM

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The Shoreline Food Drive for Hopelink is Back for the Month of October

Throughout the month of October, the Shoreline community is coming together to support neighbors in need through the Shoreline Food Drive. 

Donations can be dropped off at 16 participating locations across Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Mountlake Terrace, and North Seattle.

The demand for Food Bank resources continues to increase in our region. Basic items—canned meals, nut butters, spices, non-dairy milk, and more—are critical lifelines to individuals and families in our community who may be facing unexpected challenges.
 
Your donation helps fill the shelves at Hopelink’s Food Bank with a variety of foods. Look for the “Shoreline Food Drive” signs around town or find a convenient drop-off location near you. 

You can also donate online
 
Join us in supporting this community-wide effort and help ensure everyone in Shoreline has access to healthy, nourishing food.

Shoreline Food Drive Donation Sites:
Ballinger Thriftway
20150 Ballinger Way NE, Shoreline, WA 98155
EVERYDAY 6 AM - 10 PM

Lara Grauer Photography
14300 Greenwood Ave N Suite E, Seattle, WA 98133
TUES & WED 2-4 PM
or BY APPOINTMENT
Join us for a Harvest Party donation drop off event on October 22 from 4-6 PM

Minuteman Press North Seattle
10300 Greenwood Ave N Seattle, WA 98133
MON- FRI, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Ridgecrest Books
512 NE 165th St, Shoreline, WA 98155
SUN & MON 11 AM - 5 PM, TUES - SAT 11 AM - 7 PM

ShoreLake Arts
521 NE 165th ST, Shoreline, WA 98155
TUE - THURS 10 AM - 4 PM

Shoreline College
16101 Greenwood Ave. N., Pagoda Union Building, 9203 (Career Center)
Shoreline
MON - THURS 8 AM - 5 PM, FRI 8 AM - 4:30 PM

Sky Nursery
18528 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133
MON - SUN 9 AM - 6 PM

Spartan Recreation Center
202 NE 185th St, Shoreline, WA 98155

MON-THURS 7 AM - 8 PM, FRI 7 AM - 5 PM, SAT 8 AM - 3 PM

Spin Alley Bowling & Vault 177
1430 NW Richmond Beach Road, Shoreline, WA 98177
MON - THURS 12 PM - 10 PM, FRI 12 PM - 11 PM, SAT 11 - 11, SUN 11-10

Shoreline City Hall
17500 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133
MON - FRI 8 AM - 5 PM

Shoreline Teen Center at the Richmond Highlands Rec Center
16554 Fremont Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133
MON - THURS 2:30 - 6 PM, FRI 2:30 - 9 PM, SAT 6- 10:30 PM

Shoreline Historical Museum
18501 Linden Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133
TUES - SAT 10 AM - 4 PM

SportClips
15407 Westminster Way N #5A-2, Shoreline, WA 98133
MON - FRI 8 AM - 7 PM, SAT 8 AM - 6 PM, SUN 8 AM - 5 PM

The Nock Point
22313 70th Ave W Ste U1A, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
TUES - FRI 10 AM - 8 PM

SAT & SUN 10 AM - 6 PM

Third Place Commons
EVERYDAY 8 AM - 9 PM
17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155

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Hillwood Neighborhood to tour Hopelink September 25, 2026

Hillwood Neighborhood Association is hosting a private tour of the Shoreline Hopelink Center on Friday, September 25, 2026 at 2pm. 

This is a rare opportunity to learn more about Hopelink's broad range of services beyond the no-cost Food Market that Shoreline has supported so generously. The Center is located behind Ronald Methodist Church at 17837 Aurora Ave. N. The tour will last 45 minutes to one hour. Space is limited.

Please sign up via this link by Wednesday, September 23rd:

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Vendor applications open for the 2nd Annual Greenhouse Winter Market November 14-15, 2026

It may seem early to be thinking of the holidays just yet, but if you’re a small business creative/maker/retail team, it’s definitely already begun.

Sky Nursery is SO excited to be hosting this new Shoreline Community tradition once again. It was a joy and an honor to be a part of last year's market, where dozens of vendors were able to share unique, handcrafted goods and community members helped gather literal TONS of food and financial support for Hopelink’s vital nonprofit work. 

It was, in a word, galvanizing. This year will hopefully be no different and we look forward to seeing you there, in one way or another. 

Application is here. If you have questions, please hit up Shoreline Farmers Market , they’re doing the incredible work of weaving together vendors, farmers and food trucks.

Sky Nursery 18528 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133

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Hopelink Mobile Market today July 7, 2026 from 1-2pm at Shoreline College

Hopelink returns to Shoreline College this Tuesday, July 7, 2026 from 1:00 - 2:00pm for another Mobile Market visit! 

All are welcome to come collect no-cost food items as needed. Open to students, staff, and the whole Shoreline community.

No appointments needed but registration appreciated. Please bring your own bags.  

Hopelink's Mobile Market is on campus every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. 

Next visits 

• July 7
• July 21
• Aug 4, 2026

16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133

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Hopelink English for Work classes online July 20 - August 20

Registration for English for Work summer quarter is open now through Hopelink.

A special five-week summer class focuses on preparing students to get a job and succeed in a diverse workplace through learning how to build meaningful connections with others and engage in the local community. 

According to a recent survey of 1,000 working adults in the U.S, 54% got a job through a personal or professional connection. Developing relationships with others is essential!

In this class, students learn:

• How to network with others
• How to find opportunities to engage in the local community
• Effective communication skills to succeed at work and in life
• Strategies to build vocabulary and improve reading skills
• And more!

This class is best for adults with intermediate and advanced level English language skills who are preparing to get a job in the U.S.

Students who complete the summer class are strongly encouraged to continue with us in the fall! Our fall classes will be online via Zoom, and students will learn to write a resume, search for jobs, and do job interviews.

Classes are from July 20-August 20. There are three class options to choose from: in-person at Hopelink Bellevue or Hopelink Redmond or online via Zoom. All classes are two days per week, and each session is two hours long. Contact us for details!

How to sign up:

• Fill out the interest form on our webpage, 
• send an email to english@hopelink.org, or 
• leave a message at 425-250-3007.

English for Work eligibility:

Students must:

• have intermediate or advanced level English skills
• plan to get a job in the U.S. or enroll in job training/college to prepare to get a job within the next 6 months
• be 18 years or older
• ­not have a B-1, B-2, F-1, J-1, or M-1 visa
• live in Hopelink’s service area (in north or east King County), Seattle, or a neighboring city. (See map here)

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Help pack the shelves for Hopelink - food drive ends May 23, 2026

Help us pack the shelves for Shoreline’s Hopelink! 

As part of the 2026 American Public Works Association (APWA) theme, 'Rooted in Service, Powered by Community,' the Shoreline Public Works Department is hosting its annual food drive from now until May 23, 2026. 

Find donation bins at  (see flyer for addresses and hours)

• Shoreline City Hall
• Spartan Recreation Center
• our maintenance facilities (Linden, Hamlin, North).

Together, we can make a huge impact!

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Hopelink 2026 Can Madness Finalists - Ballinger Thriftway and Lake Washington Physical Therapy

Week 4 is officially in the books and we have our 2026 Can Madness Finalists!

Congratulations to the team at Ballinger Thriftway for their week 4 win, bringing in 938 lbs. of food to support our community, and to our second chance shootout winner, First Lutheran Church of Richmond Beach, for keeping their head in the game and raising the most food/funds of our eliminated teams.

And thank you to all of our teams for their hustle to support Hopelink, bringing in over 7,600 lbs of food and more than $2,700 over the last several weeks!

Follow along as Ballinger Thriftway takes on our other finalist Lake Washington Physical Therapy for the title of 2026 Can Madness Champion and support your favorite here

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Hopelink to speak at NUHSA meeting March 25, 2026

At the NUHSA Member & Community Partner Meeting on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 from 9-10:30am, Hopelink will discuss the many programs offered at their centers in Shoreline and Kirkland.

Manos Unidas will share information on their programs serving Latino youth and their families.

Zoom meeting link here

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Hopelink Can Madness moves into Week 2 of friendly competition

We've rounded out week two of Hopelink Can Madness! This week’s overall winning team is Lake Washington Physical Therapy, collecting 25 pounds of food and $500 to support Hopelink’s programs.

Thank you to all of our Can Madness teams. So far this friendly competition has collected over 3,500 pounds of food and raised $1,695. Congratulations to the 8 teams that are moving on in the bracket. Our friendly week 3 match-ups are:

• BECU Ballinger/Shoreline vs. Spin Alley Bowling Center/Vault 177
• Lake Washington Physical Therapy vs. First Lutheran Church of Richmond Beach
• Pickleball Kingdom Lynnwood vs. @Trestle Community Management
• KGIP vs. Ballinger Thriftway

Orange Theory Fitness Bothell, Orange Theory Fitness Renton Highlands, Club Pilates - Kirkland, Bellefield, BECU Redmond/Kirkland/Kirkland Central, Dale Turner Family YMCA, N. Seattle Friends of Hopelink and Belltown Friends of Hopelink - we look forward to seeing you in next week's Second Chance Shoot Out!

Follow along as the competition continues and support your local team

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Hopelink Can Madness food drive continues into a second week

Congratulations to all of our Can Madness teams! We are so grateful for your support and can't wait to see which great team wins the competition. So far, teams have collected 1,417 pounds of food and $670 to support Hopelink’s programs.

While the bracket moves forward, the need does not take a timeout. Donations often slow this time of year, which makes efforts like Can Madness so important. 

Every pound of food helps keep Hopelink’s shelves stocked for the neighbors across our community.

The next round is heating up. Follow along as the competition continues and support your local teams here

The teams collect cans of food and financial donations:

• Spin Alley
• BECU Ballinger
• Ballinger Thriftway
• Orange Theory Fitness Bothell
• First Lutheran of Richmond Beach
• Dale Turner YMCA
• Vault 177
• as well as other teams around the area

Is your business interested in participating? Email us at canmadness@hopelink.org to find out how you can help collect food and funds as part of our Second Chance Shoot Out! 

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Shoreline Food Drive recap - Together we did something incredible

By Kate Ledbetter, www.DestinationShoreline.com, Shoreline Food Drive Organizer

Thanks to the amazing Shoreline / Lake Forest Park community, the Shoreline Food Drive made a huge impact for our neighbors. Across Shoreline and LFP, Food Drive drop-off locations at local businesses and community events, you donated an incredible 6,143 pounds of food to Hopelink!

On top of that, your generosity helped raise $2,215 in monetary donations through the Destination Shoreline fundraising page, directly supporting food access for families right here in Shoreline.

“We are so grateful for your support. While both the food and funds are incredibly impactful to the Shoreline community, we are also so appreciative of the initiative to inspire others to host drives, sign up to volunteer, or possibly connect with our services in a time of need!”
— Levi O’Tool, Hopelink, Development Officer, Corporate Relations

This drive was a powerful reminder that donations big and small truly matter. One can of soup, one bag of groceries, one shared post, when we come together, we can do really big things for our neighbors.

Huge thank you to our drop-off locations for supporting this effort:

Always Summer Ice Cream Cafe • Ballinger BECU • Ballinger Thriftway • Café Aroma • Dale Turner Family YMCA • Drumlin • Edward Jones (Suzan Shayler) • Greenhouse Market at Sky Nursery • Ion Town Center Apartments • Irons Brothers Construction • Lighting of the Shorelights Winter Light Display • Lumin Laundry • Magpie Thrift • Minuteman Press – North Seattle • Nixi City Play + Cafe • The Nock Point • Pet Evolution (also collecting pet food) • Ridgecrest Books • Ridgecrest Pub • Salvation: Artist Collective • Shoreline City Hall • Shoreline Cooperative Preschool • Shoreline Cooperative Preschool Harvest Carnival • Shoreline LFP Senior Activity Center • Shoreline Teen Center • ShoreSmiles Orthodontics • Sky Nursery • Spin Alley Bowling Center & Vault 177 • StretchLab Lake Forest Park • Third Place Commons • Uplift Climbing • Waxing The City Shoreline • Windermere Real Estate/Shoreline

Several local businesses have decided to extend their Food Drive through the end of the year. Look for continued drop off sites around town.

Thank you to every business, volunteer, donor, and neighbor who showed up and made this possible. Thank you, Shoreline and LFP!!

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Shoreline PTA Council celebrates another successful Holiday Baskets event

Volunteers at the Holiday Baskets event
Photo courtesy Shoreline PTA Council 6.12

Last Saturday, December 13, 2025 the Shoreline PTA Council had the privilege of partnering with the Dale Turner Family YMCA, the Shoreline Fire Department, Hopelink, and the City of Shoreline City Hall to host the 2025 Holiday Baskets event. 

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the incredible volunteers, generous individuals, and community donors. 

With your support, we served 488 families within the Shoreline School district, reaching over 2,000 family members! 

Each family received gifts and/or gift cards for students, grocery gift cards, and the opportunity to shop at Hopelink’s mobile market for fresh and shelf-stable food.

Participating in this event each year allows us to serve our community and spread joy to families in our district—an experience we truly cherish.

We can't close out this year's event without expressing our deepest appreciation to our own Family Services Chair, Abigail Brus, and her dedicated team. Abby's immense commitment and effort in organizing this event are deeply appreciated, and we are truly grateful! 

Wishing you all the happiest of holidays and a safe winter break! ❤️

--Shoreline PTA Council 6.12

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King County Executive Girmay Zahilay held a Regional Day of Service November 26, 2025

County Executive Girmay Zahilay at Bellevue Hopelink

SEATTLE, WA - On Wednesday, November 26, 2025 his first full day in office, King County Executive Girmay Zahilay held a Regional Day of Service focused on food banks and food security across King County. 

He encouraged all King County residents to volunteer, donate, or find another meaningful way to support the work of our county’s food banks.

This Regional Day of Service corresponds with one of Executive Zahilay’s “Four B’s” guiding his administration - “Boots on the Ground,” making King County government more visible, connected, and community-driven.

As part of the Regional Day of Service, coming the day before the Thanksgiving holiday, Executive Zahilay completed a regional tour of food banks and food markets in south and east King county. 

He was joined for much of the day by Doug Baldwin, CEO at Vault89 and founder of Family First Community Center, and one of the four co-chairs of his Transition Committee.

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Greenhouse Winter Market ended the farmers market season on a high note

Story and Photos from the Shoreline Farmers Market

What an incredible weekend! We are still buzzing from the success of our first annual Greenhouse Winter Market! This event marked the spectacular close of Shoreline Farmers Market Season 14, and it exceeded every expectation.

More than 50 incredible local small businesses had the opportunity to share their special creations and hearts with our community.

Shoppers voted with their dollars! Many vendors reported record sales, with some even selling out completely, a huge win for our local entrepreneurs!

A massive thank you to our incredible host and event partner, Sky Nursery! They offered a beautiful, warm space and stellar staff support. Magical!

The market’s impact goes far beyond sales. We are thrilled to have supported the vital food access work of Hopelink and their food pantry in two significant ways:

1. Vendor Fees Donated: All vendor booth fees (kept intentionally low to help incubate small businesses) were donated, raising an amazing $2,760!
2. Pantry Staples Drive: We asked visitors to bring pantry staples, and wow, did you show up! Together, we donated over 1,100 pounds of food this weekend alone.

We are truly filled with gratitude and joy after this last event of the season. Thank you to every vendor, shopper, volunteer, and staff member who made this possible.

Let this celebration inspire you to know that one small act can make a difference in your community. Small businesses and food access programs continue to need your support year-round.

See you next season! 

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