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.

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!

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

Towards the end of Covid I volunteered here and was so impressed with all they had to offer. It's a…read moregreat place to share your time. The grocery store system is perfect, offering choice to folks who don't have much nor get that kind of respect. Since then food banks, distro and community assistance has been a growing interest for me. I look to copy the standards and general set up of Stanwood Camano Foodbank at each place I volunteer for. Love the staff and volunteers! It was difficult to walk away from such a fine organization when I had to relocate. Kudos to the Thrift Store, too. Endless merchandise for all who are in need and probably the most organized of any I've been to. In some cities thrift stores gouge customers by misidentifying antiques that are simply regular items. No joke, there are a few down the street from me and it's pathetic. This one is reasonable and fair. I highly recommend volunteering for both the store and the food bank. If you do though, remember it's for the community not for you, and should not be looked at as a job but as an opportunity to serve. Great organization overall, I look forward to the day I can be there again!

Yes, the experience has improved however, it says nowhere that you can only shop once a week! It's…read moreunrealistic! And they need a different system instead of group numbering and I want to bag and take my own groceries out to my car! I've had items forgotten because of their system! And put more stuff out that isn't outdated and not edible- you could make people seriously ill! In todays times, food is overpriced at the stores and we should be able to grab what we want

I would like to express my Gratitude to the working crew at the Arlington Food Bank! The whole…read moreproduction is Top Notch! If you haven't experienced the Hospitality at the Food Bank, l look no further than Arlington Food Bank. Check the Internet for appointments available and experience it for yourself!

Some time ago, I needed the services of the Arlington Community Food Bank. They were awesome!…read moreEveryone was very kind, even offered to take my box to my car. They had a lot of workers, and they were all smiles and very compassionate. I remember that they used to get good produce from local farms when it was in season. I highly recommend these folks if you live in Arlington, and you have a need.

The Food Bank in Bellingham is a wonderful resource for "Hamsters". Because they depend on…read moredonations the items vary from week to week but there's always fresh milk, eggs, and toilet paper. It's not a grocery store so wait times can be long. But food is expensive and some of us don't have a large budget and it's great. The volunteers are so helpful with assisting customers so it doesn't feel like you have to pay a lot for food to get great service and groceries. Kudos to everyone who donates or volunteers.

The Bellingham Food Bank ("Feeding our community since 1972") has helped me out more times than I…read morecan count. When you're unemployed, broke, and the food stamps have run out, this is the place to turn to. Bring a postmarked piece of mail to show you are a Bellingham resident, and it's best to bring a few empty grocery bags as well, because they tend to run out of boxes. Be prepared to wait in line an hour or more. They are open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 12:30-3:00 and Wednesday 5:00-7:00. Fridays towards the end of the month are always busiest. If you come earlier in the day, the line is longer, but the selection is better, too. Later, on towards 3 o'clock, the line is shorter, but the selection of food is less. Lots of grocery stores in Bellingham (Haggen, Trader Joe's, Price Chopper) donate their just-expired or just-about-to-expire bread, pastries and such to the Food Bank. A thousand praises on the volunteers and staff who keep this place running!

I'm have volunteered at the Food Pantry on Walker Street in the Highgate area of Burnaby. This…read morefood bank is in the process of moving soon to a new location but currently is run out of an old church and is called the Food Pantry. Clients( as they are known) line up outside and are invited in to be taken around by volunteers who lead them around to select items of their choice within certain parameters. The amount they get is based on numbers in their family. What I don't like is that this place gets fruits and vegetables that are not in very good condition - especially the greens and more delicate produce. The items here are donated by local stores. I don't believe the public's donations go to support this location. It is not a very nice facility so should be nicer when they move.

Good event! Very informative it's nice to see how many people do care and donate…read more I learned that ALL items are needed except alcohol and item damaged or items without labels. Big ticket items needed are soya sauce and honey. Donations not required are ANY kind of vitamin supplements as they cannot be distributed as the food bank does not have a pharmaceutical license. I didn't think I'd enjoy this Yelp event but I did! Really opened my eyes as to how easy volunteering here would be and I'm seriously considering it. Thanks again for a great event.

Great goodwill! Clean, organized, well priced, and friendly staff. Would recommend and would go…read moreagain.

I went here in hopes of finding black boots-- so my mission was pretty specific. I didn't find the…read moreboots but can say that the store felt well organized, seemed clean, and the general vibe was positive. I'd return here to thrift a little if I was in the area again.