by Alyssa
Ballard Food Bank: Help and Be Helped
December 15, 2008 in Ballard by Alyssa
For many, the winter holidays are a time of excess and plenty, but not for those having trouble making ends meet. Imagine not having enough to eat, especially during these cold winter days! If you’re able, please consider making a donation of money, clothing, food or hygiene items to the Ballard Food Bank. They also have a variety of volunteer experiences available.
It’s a busy time of year for the Ballard Food Bank, which serves the needs of Ballard, Queen Anne and Magnolia families in need (including some who are homeless), by providing food, personal hygiene products and clothing.
During the coming weeks, please note some changes to their hours:
December 23 and 24 — open to distribute food, clothing and hygiene items along with holiday gifts, 11am-3pm. Santa will be visiting to help distribute the gifts!
December 25 — closed (no Christmas dinner)
December 30 & 31 — open to distribute food, clothing and hygiene items, 11am-3pm
January 1 — closed
Ballard Food Bank: 7001 24th Avenue NW, Seattle, WA (206) 789-7800
For a few years I helped feed needy families during the holidays. It gave me a very warm and good feeling inside. I can’t say that very much could compare to the experience. If everyone who reads this takes just a few items to the food bank, not only will many more families have food on the table, but each person who gives will get a great feeling inside. Take your kids with you.
I agree with Dan, the feeling of helping others is wonderful, volunteering gives rewards that are different from a paid position. If you don’t have time to volunteer you might consider donating, in fact Safeway makes it very easy to donate a ham. I did so just last week, at the checkout you can add $8.99 to your total and it purchases a ham to be given away from the food bank. It was very simple, I am lucky enough that I will not miss the nine dollars and I like knowing that it is helping someone who needs it.