This review is about the food bank located at the St. Charles Catholic Church known as the…read moreTri-Parish Food Bank. My previous review was a first impressions look at the food bank, and now that I have gone several times, I can say that I have some updated information on their treatment of those with disabilities. I have added one additional star bringing them to five stars in my book now that I have a good sense of how it works. Although it is not publicized, they do allow the people with disabilities to line up toward the front. You can sit in the cafeteria area and wait for the disabled line to start going through - there is no need to try and squeeze in with the rest of the people in the traditional line. On going through the line, often they will have someone to help you with your boxes or bags to a cart. Sometimes someone will be able to help you take your cart to your car. You can take a cart out to your car, and usually someone will be assigned to retrieve carts. Just start to take the cart back and someone should come and grab it from you so that you do not have to make the long walk to the food bank from the parking lot. As far as disabilities go, you still need to be able to walk from your car to the food bank, which is about a block and a half. If you can do that, they will help you as much as they can and let you go first in line. Please read my previous review to get a sense of the food bank itself for those who are new or thinking of going. This is an excellent food bank with really nice people and fast service. They often offer a lot of good produce that is in great shape in addition to their great normal selection of food and bread.

I dont know what this other person review was but the food bank is 100% in town. LMFAO!!!…read more That being said I fell into a bind and went in told them I normally dont do this and its a one time thing as my job is new and for once I actually struggle to feed the 6 people in my house. I had no money for food. They let me pick one of each thing of the shelf. When we were done it was barely enough to feed two people

Like so many other social services in Port Angeles this one receives local state and federal…read moredollars and is not even located in Port Angeles or even on a bus line. If the homeless and low income have a car and can afford gas i suppose they can drive outside of town and pick up some food bank from the food bank. Seriously what is wrong with Port Angeles, is it all just a cash grab under the guise of caring for those less fortunate?? Photo of Port Angeles food bank attatched, miles outside of town and no bus service anywhere near the actual business and you have to walk about a mile uphill to catch the bus on the main highway if you can. Disabled and elderly poor cant do that. Serves the most able bodied not quite actually really poor people who have cars in the area, smh.

thank you to all the volunteers and the dedicated people that make this happened for all of us in…read moreneed Thank you so much James & ryo straw

This food bank cares about those who need food and other assistance. Please see their face book…read morepage for info on how you can help, OR for how to get help if you need it!

they try to accommodate everyone's needs whether you keep Kosher or Halal or if you have an…read moreallergy or whatever. And they are respectful as well

Super nice non judgemental people really just looking to do good in the world ...i had never been…read morebefore so i was lost they guided me thru a very easy and accommodating program. Got me thru a rough time

Skagit Gleaners is a wonderful organization that helps with the rising food and clothing costs in…read morethe Valley. Definitely go in for a free shop and check it out. You won't be sorry!

My first review was solely based on my first impression. Now that I've been a member for a little…read moremore than a month, I can strongly say that I now rate Skagit Gleaners as five stars. This volunteer run organization is top notch and meets so many people's needs in the local community. If you live nearby, you should join today! It is so worth it! For prospective members, keep in mind that you have the opportunity to get a free shop in the market and in the galleria (the free thrift shop) accompanied by a tour of the facility. You need to arrive a half hour before the market opens - in other words, 9:00am on M, W, F-Su and 4:00pm on T and Th. Tell the front desk you are new and are there for a tour and a free shop. You will get membership materials for you to read through that will tell you all the different options for membership and what your contribution is and what you get in return. So, let's talk about the experience of Skagit Gleaners. When you arrive, you check in at the front desk and tell them your unique four number ID. This will put you in line to go into the market to shop. Keep in mind that those who worked that day go ahead of everyone so you will often have to wait 10-15 min to get your turn if you arrive early. If you arrive later, say on Monday closer to 11 than 9:30, you will probably be able to go back right away, but of course, there is the trade off that you did not get "first dibs" on anything. Even so, there is usually plenty of good stuff left. The galleria (free thrift shop) opens a 1/2 hour before the market does, so if you arrive early and register for the market, it is a good time to go check out the galleria and see what is new and if you have any use for it. You can also contribute to the galleria with your household goods and clothing that you have no more use for. The market experience is like a little grocery store with non-perishables, produce, bread, pastries, dairy, random "specials", extras (such as an abundance of apples or boxes of potatoes), and more depending on the day and what has been contributed. The basics of membership is a small monetary contribution equal to $35 a month + 3.5 hours of volunteering a month. They do require that you commit to a whole year. You can go to the Skagit Gleaners market THREE TIMES a week with this small contribution. Let's look at what three times a week equals AT THE BARE MINIMUM (numbers you can take vary from day to day depending on what is in stock). A typical week going three times equals 30lbs of produce, 12 non-perishable items picked from "the wall" (lots of selection, changes daily), 3 loaves of bread, 3 loaves of Panera bread, 3 pastries, 3 soft pretzels, 3 small specials (these might include deli sandwiches, small dairy items, premade salads, etc.), 3 bags from the produce cooler (salad mixes, herbs, etc.), 3 gallons of milk, 3 items from the Silver Bullet (frozen breakfast sandwiches, premade leftovers from grocery stores, etc.), 3 large specials (larger dairy items [other than white milk], Haggen sushi, meat, fish, etc.), and any "extras" (such as salad dressing, hot sauce, etc.). As you can see, this is a lot of food. The Gleaners, at the very least, will slash your food budget providing wholesome nutritious food for you and your family. This is especially attractive for those who struggle with buying food or are generally low income. Skagit Gleaners does not exclusively exist, however, to serve low income, it will allow anyone to join who can meet the minimum contribution of money and volunteer hours. Anyone can benefit from their food and goods salvage. Less ends up in land fills and people are blessed from all walks of life. I am so glad I joined the Gleaners, and I look forward to many months of membership to come. Thank you Gleaners and all who contribute to them. Check them out and get that tour and free shop. You won't regret it!

Helping Hands Food Bank offers a much-needed service in the community of Sedro-Woolley. Michael…read moreFrazier, the Executive Director, does a great job of managing operations of food bank. The volunteers are just the neatest bunch of people and they work hard to service clients with dignity, respect, and humor. The food bank has raised garden beds where they grow food and at times there are food service volunteers who help teach clients how to prepare nutritious meals from fresh vegetables and such.

I could not make it without this program. I am so grateful for their assistance and kindness.read more

I recently went to Help House in Oak Harbor, and I am impressed with the service there. They have a…read moreproduce section that as I understand it gets daily deliveries. Now is the time to stock up on potatoes! You can go once a month for a bag of food, twice a week for produce, and twice a week for bread and bakery. The bag of food they gave me contained three types of frozen meat, a Haggen's sandwich (not expired), and pizza among many other staples. I really appreciate these folks who really stepped in to help me and my wife in times of financial strain when we cannot buy food. So thank you Help House for being an angel in a time of need.

Hey! If no one else is gonna give these dedicated people a review, then by all means, I will!…read more I have had to utilize the donations offered by this place, off and on for over 12 years, and I can't begin to say how blessed and grateful I feel every time I need to! They provide SO MUCH of the food basics, they help keep families, the disabled/handicapped and seniors from malnutrition and hunger on a regular basis. Local produce is delivered daily. The people are friendly and familiarize themselves with the regulars. This place speaks to the character of the citizens of Oak Harbor in a VERY special way!

My experiences at Rainbow Kitchen have been nothing short of dismal. Not only are the staff…read moreunwelcoming, but the quality of the meals is questionable, with incidents of plastic contamination reported. Furthermore, there appears to be a blatant favoritism, where certain individuals receive preferential treatment, while others are subjected to mistreatment, such as receiving smaller portions and being scolded for taking socks. Additionally, the appalling lack of security measures led to a violent assault on January 26, 2024, where I, recovering from surgery and merely seeking sustenance for my brain-injured wife, was attacked and subsequently banned from the premises for reporting the incident. It's evident that other organizations, such as the Society of St. Vincent De Paul (superb), Esquimalt Neighbourhood House (excellent) and Mustard Seed, (great) provide superior services with better organization and food selection. For those seeking assistance, I strongly advise steering clear of Rainbow Kitchen. Police assault file#: VI24-2986 Officer Tyler Porteous Assault video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTcN_AmgHjU

I love the idea of helping a worthwhile charity as well as buying quality used verses new. The…read moreHabitat Boutique allows me to do both. While they do not deliver, they do provide a list of services that do. The associates are up beat and helpful. I check the store regularly and have purchased some beautiful items from them.

From the owner: The Sequim Habitat Boutique Store is not like your typical Habitat store. We are an extension of…read morethe Port Angeles store and specialize in fine furniture and home decor.