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 February 9th, 2024. We will send routine reminders in advance of that date.

February Food List

Coffee

· Regular is most preferred - - any brand!

· 12 oz, pre-ground and unflavored best.

This item will benefit all customers and be placed on our “pick one item” shelf.

Condiments

· Please no gallon-size containers.

· Suggested items include:

o Mayo

o Pickles, all kinds

o Mustard

o Salad dressing

o Olives

o Vinegar

o Ketchup, etc.

This item will benefit all our customers and be placed on our “pick one item” shelf.

Healthy Protein Kids’ Snack Bars

· Suggested brands: Protein ZBar, Bobo’s Protein, Luna Bars, Zing Bars, Kind, Clif, Field Day, Nature’s Bakery

· Suggested Costco brands: Kirkland Chewy Protein Bars

· Size - any

NOTE: When shopping for kids, please keep these ‘asks’ in mind

YES - High in protein, fiber and/or whole grains

NO - High fructose corn syrup, artificial flavors, high in sugar

This item will benefit our youth customers.

Popcorn

· Both organic and non-organic are fine

· Microwave-able pouches are preferred but jars of kernels OK too

This item will benefit our senior customers.

Canned, Hearty Soups

· Suggested brands: Campbell’s Chunky (with the heart-healthy label), Healthy Choice, Health Valley, Amy’s light sodium, Dinty Moore low sodium

· Any brand without soy protein.

This item will benefit our senior customers.

Specialty Item or Cultural Wildcard

· Suggestions: Products that are part of your household’s food culture such as:

o Pickled items

o Condiments

o Coffee

o Back or herbal tea

o Spices

o Banking mixes or ingredients

o Honey

These items will benefit all and be placed on our “pick one item” shelf.

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** Please be mindful of all expiration dates and include only non-expired items. And most of all, thank you very much for your generosity!