Current Orcas food project SHopping LIST:

We are gaining new donors and new Neighborhood Coordinators with each cycle so that is welcome news! If you have friends who may like to become donors, please let us know and we will provide them with the project’s information.

On average, combined donation every cycle has been over 700 pounds of food. That means that since the Orcas Food Project’s inception just one year ago we’ve donated over 4,000 pounds of food - - healthy, nonperishable food which our Food Bank has specifically requested. This goes a long way in making many of our neighbors’ lives a little easier. Your single green bag provides about 10 meals. 

We are now back to our normal pick-up cycle of “every 2nd Sunday, every even month.” That places our next collection date on Sunday December 14th, 2025. We will send routine reminders in advance of that date.

 Coffee

Any brand is fine, but regular is the most preferred. We recommend pre-ground 12oz bags without additional flavorings.

(This item will benefit all customers and be offered on our “Pick-One-Item” shelf.)

Canned Soup

• Suggested Island Market Brand: Amy’s Light in Sodium, Campbell’s Healthy Request

• Suggested Orcas Co-op Brand: Amy’s

*Note: please keep in mind the sodium content and choose a soup lower in sodium

Canned Chili

• Suggested Island Market and Orcas Co-op Brand and Size: Amy’s Organic Medium Chili, 14.7 oz

*Note: please keep in mind the sodium content and choose a chili product lower in sodium

Nuts (Any Variety)

• Suggested Island Market and Orcas Co-op Brand and Size: Any

*Note: We are unable to accept open or self-serve bulk items

Peanut Butter

• Suggested Island Market Brand and Size: Signature Select, 15 oz

• Suggested Orcas Co-op Brand and Size: Field Day, 18 oz

Jam

• Suggested Island Market Brand and Size: Signature Select, 18 oz

· Suggested Orcas Co-op Brand and Size: Field Day, 14 oz

Spices

• Suggested Spices: Cinnamon Sticks, Star Anise

*Note: We are unable to accept open or self-serve bulk items

Healthy Kids Snack Bars

• Suggested Brands: Kind, Clif, Field Day, Nature’s Bakery, health-conscious brands

• Size: Any

*Note: While shopping for kids snacks please keep these asks in mind:

1. YES: High in fiber, high in protein, whole grains

2. NO: High fructose corn syrup, artificial flavors, high in sugar

Specialty Item or Cultural Wildcard

• Suggestions: Products that are part of your household’s food culture, pickled items, salad dressing,

Specialty Item or Cultural Wildcard 

· Suggestions: Products that are part of your household’s food culture, pickled items, salad dressing, condiments, honey, jams, coffee, tea, spices

** Please be mindful of expiration dates and include only non-expired items. Thank you so much!