Orting Food Bank

CHOICE Regional Health Network is a nonprofit organization that consists of rural and urban hospitals, practitioners, clinics and other health partners and offers various health services. It serves the residents of Mason, Grays Harbor, Pacific, Lewis and Thurston counties in Washington. The organization offers regional planning and medical services to provide patient care. It conducts the Regional Access Program, which provides health insurance plans and primary care services. CHOICE Regional Health Network promotes community health. The organization also offers patient care management services that focus on standardizing patient transfer processes and the electronic transfer of patient records. Located in Olympia, Wash. CHOICE Regional Health Network additionally offers telemedicine services.

PRESERVING THE DIGNITY OF THOSE WE HELP". Food Bank Operations The Food Bank has a board of directors and is registered with the State of Washington and the federal government as a non-profit corporation. The executive director is Neil Watkins. There are approximately 70 volunteers who donate their time working at the food bank and picking up food seven days a week. Volunteers are the "Heart" of our program! Donations are made by individuals, churches, clubs, groups, schools, businesses, etc. Many advocates will have special food and/or fund drives or special events to benefit the food bank. At Christmas the Precious Packages program provides new donated toys, gloves, hats, etc., to children in need. In August the food bank gives out donated school supplies and backpacks to under privileged children.