Edmonds Food Bank

Thanks to all who donated to Edmonds ‘Turkey, Ham and Bucks- No Clucks’

Last month, Edmonds business owner Angie Bryant of Ternion Results launched her “Turkey, Ham and Bucks — No Clucks” campaign in an effort to ensure that every Edmonds Food Bank family received a nice holiday meal for their table.  We received this wonderful note from Bryant Friday reporting on the generosity of those who donated…

Giving Hyperlocal: Edmonds charities that could use your help

While we have been encouraging people to “Shop Hyperlocal” and support our local businesses, we haven’t lost sight of the fact that this is the season of giving. So we’ve compiled a list of ways that you can “Give Hyperlocal” — with a focus on those organizations that give so much to our community, and…

Woman steps up to coordinate toy drive for Edmonds Food Bank families

Today from 9 am.-6 p.m. you can donate toys at Top Foods in Edmonds for The Toy Shop, an offshoot of the Edmonds Food Bank.  Read this heartwarming story here by Nicole Brodeur, columnist for My Edmonds News online partner The Seattle Times, about a local woman who volunteered to coordinate the program through the…

Turkeys, Hams and Bucks — No Clucks for Edmonds Food Bank

Edmonds business owner Angie Bryant remembers lean times while growing up in Detroit, but her family took pride in always having a special meal for the holidays — a turkey or ham for the table. “Even though we didn’t have much, there was always a sense of abundance and celebration during the holiday season,” she said. So when…

Reminder: Vintage car show to benefit Edmonds Food Bank

Edmonds United Methodist Church is hosting a vintage car show at the church, located at 828 Caspers St. , from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. today. All proceeds will benefit the Edmonds Food Bank. The event will include a raffle for prizes and 50-cent hot dogs and soda. The car show entry fee is $15 per car,…

Car show to benefit food bank at Edmonds Methodist Church Saturday

Edmonds United Methodist Church is hosting a vintage car show at the church, located at 828 Caspers St. , from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. this Saturday, June 12. All proceeds will benefit the Edmonds Food Bank. The event will include a raffle for prizes and 50-cent hot dogs and soda. The  car show entry fee is $15…

Back-to-nature activities abound in Edmonds this weekend

Whether you feel like digging in the dirt, exploring the woods or learning more about backyard wildlife, there’s an activity for you in Edmonds this weekend: -An Edmonds Community Garden work party is scheduled starting at 8 a.m. Saturday at Edmonds Christian Church, 23010 84th Ave. W., with volunteers needed to help with on-site grass…

Edmonds Earth Day celebration, other ‘green’ events this week

The City’s official Earth Day event Thursday evening is one of several happenings in Edmonds this week that highlight the community’s commitment to environmental initiatives. Here’s a summary: Thursday: The City of Edmonds, along with Sustainable Edmonds, will host an Earth Day event at Edmonds City Hall (121 5th Ave. N.) in the third-floor Brackett…

Harbor Square Club donating half of December joining fees to charities

Recognizing that the recession has reduced donations to charitable organizations, Harbor Square Athletic Club in Edmonds is donating half all new-member fees in December to the Edmonds Food Bank and Edmonds Boys and Girls Club. “A lot of people always join in December so we wanted to do our part as a community business and…

Give thanks by donating to Edmonds Food Bank

As you shop for items to put on your Thanksgiving table this week, remember to pick up an extra non-perishable item for the Edmonds Food Bank, located at the Edmonds United Methodist Church, 828 Caspers St. The Carol Rowe Memorial Food Bank serves about 1,200 people in 300 families on Tuesdays, and the Food Bank…