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 June 8th, 2024. We will send routine reminders in advance of that date.

Food List

Condiments 

It’s time for barbeques and summer potlucks!

Suggestions include mayo, pickles, mustard, salad dressing, olives, vinegar, ketchup, etc.

*Note: Please no gallon-sized portions. These will benefit all and go on our “Pick-One-Item” shelf.

Dried Herbs/ Spice

Suggestions include: Anise, Ancho chili, bay, basil, chili, cayenne, chervil, cinnamon, clove, coriander, curry, garlic, hibiscus, marjoram, Mexican oregano, nutmeg, onion, rosemary, and thyme.

Healthy Protein Kids’

 Snack Bars

• Suggested Brands: Protein ZBar, Bobo’s Protein, Luna Bars, Zing Bars, Kind, Clif, Field Day, Nature’s Bakery, health conscious, protein-rich brands

• Suggested Costco Brand: Kirkland Chewy Protein Bars

• Size: Any

*Note: While shopping for kid’s snacks, please keep these asks in mind:

• YES: High in protein, high in fiber, whole grains

• NO: High fructose corn syrup, artificial flavors, high in sugar or sodium

This item will benefit our youth customers.

Crackers ~~It’s Picnic Time!~~

Suggestions include: Saltines, Mary's Gone Crackers, Gluten Free- Simply Mills and Crunch Master.

(Low sodium, whole grain and gluten free recommended)

Rice Packets

Suggested brands: Tasty Bites, Thai Kitchen, Seeds of Change, Good and Gather, Ben's Original, Lundberg and Bibigo.

This item will benefit our seniors and limited-kitchen customers.

Wild card items

Share your family’s favorite food items.

Suggestions include products that are part of your household’s food culture, such as:

· Black or herbal tea

· Baking mixes or ingredients

· Honey

These will benefit all and go on our “Pick-One-Item” shelf.)

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Please ensure all items are within their expiration date. Thank you for your generosity!