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 April 14th, 2024. We will send routine reminders in advance of that date.
April Food List
Applesauce Pouches
· Suggested Island Market and Orcas Food Co-op Brand: Any
This item will benefit our youth customers.
Baby Food Pouches
· Suggested Island Market and Orcas Food Co-op Brand: Peter Rabbit Organics
This item will benefit our youth customers.
Healthy Kids Snack Bars
· Suggested Brands: Bobo’s, Kind, Clif, Field Day, Nature’s Bakery, health-conscious brands
· Size: Any
*Note: While shopping for kid’s snacks, please keep these asks in mind:
· YES: High in fiber, high in protein, whole grains
· NO: High fructose corn syrup, artificial flavors, high in sugar
This item will benefit our youth customers.
Jam
· Suggested Island Market Brand and Size: Any without high fructose corn syrup
· Suggested Orcas Food Co-op Brand and Size: Field Day, 14 oz
*Note: Please avoid purchasing jam with high fructose corn syrup
This item will benefit senior customers and customers with limited kitchen access.
V8 Low Sodium (Individual Cans)
· Suggested Island Market and Orcas Food Co-op Brand: V8
This item will benefit our senior customers.
Soft Snacks Bars
· Suggested Island Market Brands: Bobo’s, Belvita Soft Baked, Kind Nut Butter, Nature’s Bakery, NutriGrain, health conscious brands
· Suggested Orcas Food Co-op Brands: Bobo’s, Field Day, Pamela Whenever Bars, health conscious brands
*Note: While shopping for snack bars, please keep these asks in mind: Low in sodium, saturated fat, and added sugar
This item will benefit our senior customers.
Soy Sauce
· Suggested Island Market and Orcas Food Co-op Brand and Size: Any
This is a culturally relevant item that will benefit all customers.
Sesame Oil
· Suggested Island Market Brand and Size: Kikkoman, 5 oz
· Suggested Orcas Food Co-op Brand and Size: Spectrum, 16 oz
This is a culturally relevant item that will benefit all customers.
Ground Coffee
· Suggested Island Market and Orcas Co-op Brand and Size: Any
This item will benefit all customers.
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!
Orcas Island Food Bank
116 Madrona Street, Eastsound WA 98245 • P.O. Box 424
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