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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.

Grow Food is a sustainable agriculture organization based in Mt Vernon, WA, dedicated to empowering aspiring and limited-resource farmers through bilingual training in holistic organic farming practices, as well as providing access to land, infrastructure, equipment, marketing, and capital. With a focus on farming education, the organization offers a Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture, Farm Business Incubator, and Farm to Farmer programs, while also engaging the community through CSA memberships, workshops, and events. Grow Food aims to support local farmers and promote the farm-to-table movement, fostering a sustainable and vibrant agricultural community.Generated from the website