How you can help Snohomish County social-service groups

These nonprofit groups provide services and help to children, families, seniors, students and service members — and in turn they depend on you. Consider donating or becoming a volunteer.

CHILDREN

Arlington Kids’ Kloset, 135 S. French St., Arlington, WA, 98223, needs new or gently used clothing and coats in sizes for kids from age 4 through the teens. Needs include new shoes, pajamas, socks, underwear, gloves, scarves and hats, personal hygiene products and books. Preschool through high school students in the Arlington, Lakewood and Darrington school districts who qualify for free or reduced-price lunches are provided with free school wardrobes. Volunteers also are needed. More information: 360-435-4875, www.arlingtonkidskloset.com.

Assistance League of Everett, 5107 Evergreen Way, Everett, WA 98203, needs gift cards from local retailers for Operation School Bell, which provides new clothing for kids in need from 14 school districts in Snohomish County. Assistance League runs a thrift store and provides financial aid to graduating high school seniors and Everett Community College students. Monetary donations are also accepted. More information: Call 425-252-3011, email contact@assistanceleagueofeverett.org or go to www.assistanceleagueofeverett.org.

Binky Patrol, which meets in a private home in Marysville, provides quilts and afghans to Snohomish County infants and children who need comfort. Volunteer knitters, quilters and crocheters are needed, as well as donations of fabric, batting, thread or money to buy sewing supplies. More information: call Ernalee Munday at 360-659-7198.

Boys &Girls Clubs of Snohomish County has Clubs in Arlington, Edmonds, Everett, Granite Falls, Lake Stevens, Lynnwood, Marysville, Monroe, Mukilteo, Snohomish, Sultan and Tulalip, plus clubs in Coupeville and Oak Harbor. Needed are gift cards, board games, sports equipment, toys, art supplies, backpacks and healthy snacks. Donations can be dropped off at the Club’s administrative office, 9502 19th Ave. SE, Suite F, Everett, WA 98208. To volunteer or learn more, go to bgcsc.org.

Clothes For Kids, 16725 52nd Ave. W., Unit B, Lynnwood, WA 98037, expects to serve more than 4,500 Snohomish County students in need this year by providing free quality wardrobes and other resources. Needed are financial contributions, new or gently used children’s clothing and shoes appropriate for school, and new underwear, socks and toothbrushes and unopened toiletries. For additional information and the hours to drop off donations, go to www.clothesforkids.org or call 425-741-6500.

Cocoon House, 2929 Pine St., Everett, WA 98201, provides shelter, transitional housing and support services to homeless and at-risk teens. The nonprofit organization needs cash donations; gift cards from Target, Fred Meyer, restaurants, coffee shops and barber shops and hair salons; movie passes; bus passes; sleeping bags; boys shoes of all sizes and types; backpacks; hooded sweatshirts; hand warmers; MP3 players and earbuds; hair dryers; metal water bottles; umbrellas; alarm clocks; pajamas; new ankle socks; new underwear; towels; boys and girls shoes. For more information, call Chelsea Monroe at 425-259-5802 or email chelsea.monroe@cocoonhouse.org.

Davis Place Teen Center is an after-school destination for teens in Stanwood and on Camano Island. Teens receive a healthy meal, homework help and a chance to socialize with friends. There are free music, art, cooking and babysitting classes. Volunteers are needed to teach and supervise activities. To volunteer, call 360-629-5257. Donations to support teen programs can be mailed to the Community Resources Foundation, P.O. Box 935, Stanwood, WA 98292. For more information, email director@stanwoodcamanoresources.org.

Dawson Place Child Advocacy Center, 1509 California St., Everett, WA 98201, relies on financial donations from the community to bring help and healing to abused children and their families. More information: 425-789-3000 or dawsonplace.org.

The Everett Public Schools Foundation provides community support to strengthen academic achievement in Everett public schools. This includes classroom grants, tuition support for summer school credit recovery and full-day kindergarten tuition support. Send donations to Everett Public Schools Foundation, P.O. Box 3112, Everett, WA 98213. More information: www.epsfoundation.org.

Hand in Hand of Everett provides children with a safe, transitional place while they await foster care placement. Needed are cash donations, gift cards to local retailers, non-perishable food, and pajamas, socks and underwear for kids from birth to age 12. More information: 425-374-2461; handinhandkids.org.

Kloz 4 Kidz offers free clothing and shoes to children in need in North Snohomish County. The organization is at the United Methodist Church, 5600 64th St. NE, Marysville. For an appointment, call 360-658-1021. Needed are donations of clean, new or gently used clothing for children from preschool through high school. Financial assistance also is requested for new underwear and socks. More information: www.marysvilleumc.org/kloz4kids.shtml.

Matthew House, 16207 177th Ave. SE, Monroe, is an hospitality house for children who have parents in prison. It provides food, clothing, transportation and support to families. To donate, send checks to P.O. Box 201, Monroe, WA 98272. Canned food is also accepted. More information: Call 360-794-8720 or go to matthewhousemonroe.org.

Project Linus, 5023 10th Place W., Everett, WA 98203. Snohomish County chapter volunteers provide quilts, fleece blankets and afghans for seriously ill or traumatized children, 0-18 years of age, in Snohomish County. Needed are new, homemade, quilted or tied, knitted or crocheted, machine-washable blankets. Volunteers are needed to donate time at work parties or Make-a-Blanket days. Donations of batting, fabric, thread, yarn, sewing notions, sewing machines and cash are needed. Donations can be dropped off at Needle &I, 4727 Evergreen Way, Everett; or Countryside Sewing and Vacuum, 14961 Chain Lake Road, Monroe; Quilting Mayhem, 1118 1st St., Snohomish. More information: 425-252-4524; projectlinus.org.

Young Life Lynnwood Terrace, P.O. Box 3381, Lynnwood, WA 98046, provides mentors and a safe, fun environment for middle school, high school and college students. The group also provides food and resources, especially for teen moms, kids with special needs and those from the alternative school environment. Needed are financial donations, food, gift cards and office supplies, as well as adult Christian volunteers. More information: www.LynnwoodTerrace.YoungLife.org or 425-478-7104.

Youthville, 3505 136th St NE Suite A Marysville, WA 98271, needs volunteers for its “Incredible Years” programs, which teaches parents how to build good relationships with their children. Volunteers are needed to help prepare meals, do crafts with children or simply hold babies. Must be 18 years or older. More info: 360-651-4444, johill@youthville.org.

FAMILIES

All Aboard, 2913 W. Marine View Dr. in Everett, provides activities for special needs adults. They are requesting arts and crafts supplies, snacks and monetary donations. For information on how you can donate, or if you would like to volunteer, please email Cherie Estok at bookkeeper@frontier.com or call 425-327-5533.

Bethany of the Northwest Foundation, 916 Pacific Ave, 4th Floor, Everett, WA 98201, is a nonprofit organization that for 83 years has provided Alzheimer’s &dementia care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services for seniors and disabled people in Snohomish County. Donations made to Bethany’s Dignity Project will address the most pressing needs at Bethany’s three Everett facilities, such as facility maintenance and renovations, rehabilitation equipment, and other goods and services for their residents. Donations can be mailed to P.O. Box 5128, Everett, WA 98206, or by contacting foundation Director Ken Hammond at 425-551-6403. For more information visit bethanynw.org.

Catholic Community Services, 1918 Everett Ave., Everett, WA 98201, provides veterans services, housing, foster care, layette services for expectant and new mothers, and mental health and supportive case management services to vulnerable populations. Needed are housewares, towels, bedding and cleaning supplies, as well as financial donations and grocery, clothing and gas gift cards. Donations of toys, coats and school supplies are appreciated for children in foster care. More information: 425-257-2111, ask for Debra Mazick, or visit www.ccsww.org.

Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County, P.O. Box 7, Everett, WA 98206, provides services to victims of domestic violence and their children, including a 24-hour crisis hotline, confidential emergency shelter, supportive housing, legal advocacy, advocacy-based support groups and children’s programs. The organization’s New &Again Thrift Shoppe, 3116 Rucker Ave., Everett, provides free clothing, furniture and household items to clients and their children. Volunteer opportunities and a list of needed items are available at dvs-snoco.org, although the shelter always has a need for new white towels and full-size toiletries. More information: 425-259-2827, ext. 1024.

Everett Gospel Mission offers emergency shelter and services that meet basic needs. Monetary donations can be mailed to P.O. Box 423, Everett, WA 98206. Other donations can be dropped off at the men’s shelter, 3711 Smith Ave., Everett. More information: egmission.org, call 425-740-2500.

Evergreen Recovery Centers, 2601 Summit Ave., Everett, WA 98201, is a chemical dependency treatment organization providing housing and addiction recovery services for low-income pregnant women, mothers with young children, and men. More information: evergreenmanor.org, call 425-258-2407.

Habitat for Humanity of Snohomish County relies on volunteers and cash donations. The organization seeks volunteers for construction work, office work and to help in stores, as well as donated furniture, appliances, construction materials and tools such as powerwashers, pruning shears, gutter scoops, lawnmowers, chainsaws, ladders, cordless drills and fire extinguishers. Habitat for Humanity operates two thrift stores at 2302 Broadway in Everett and at 16929 Highway 99 in Lynnwood. Volunteer or donate online at www.habitatsnohomish.org, or call 425-258-6289.

Housing Hope provides affordable housing and supportive services for low-income and homeless families in Snohomish County and on Camano Island. Donations can be dropped off at 5908 Evergreen Way, Everett. Needed are gift cards for groceries, kitchen, bath and laundry supplies, and essentials for babies and toddlers. A wish list of specific needs is at housinghope.org or call 425-347-6556.

The Family Shelter, a program of Interfaith Association of NW Washington, builds paths toward hope and stability for families experiencing homelessness in Snohomish County. The organization provides temporary shelter and other programs for one and two-parent families with children. Needed are gas and grocery cards, small household items, hygiene supplies and diapers. Volunteers are always welcome. More information: 425-252-6672 or www.interfaithwa.org

Next Step Pregnancy Services, 17602 Highway 99, Suite 170, Lynnwood, WA 98037, helps single mothers and low-income families. Needed are diapers, baby wipes, baby clothes, blankets, booties and bibs. More information: 425-329-4569; nextstepnw.com.

The Pregnancy Resource Center of Snohomish County, 4310 Hoyt Ave., Everett, WA 98203, provides free assistance to single moms and low-income families with pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, baby clothes, baby wipes and diapers, and childbirth and baby care classes. The center has been serving the greater Everett community for 30 years, with more than 1,400 visitors a year to the Baby Boutique. For information on how to help, call 425-366-7567 or go to www.realchoices.com.

Salvation Army of Snohomish County, 2525 Rucker Ave., Everett, WA 98201, is in need of donations of non-perishable food items for its food bank and monetary donations. To arrange for a truck to pick up donations, call 800-SATruck (800-728-7825). More information: 425-259-8129.

Sky Valley Family and Community Resource Center, 701 First St./P.O. Box 268, Sultan, WA 98294, operated by Volunteers of America, needs cash and non-perishable food items for its food bank and the senior center, or just monetary donations for Sky Valley Services, which provides various services for families in need. Volunteer drivers are needed for the food bank and volunteers are also needed for cooking and serving at the senior center and answering phones at the front desk. More information: 360-793-2400; voaww.org.

Snohomish County Younglives, PO Box 1375 Lake Stevens, WA 98258, is a community outreach program providing mentoring for teen moms living in poverty. They have requested donations of diapers and baby wipes. They also accept monetary donations. Contact director Alisha Perry at 425-268-2236 for more information.

South Everett Neighborhood Center and Familias Unidas, 215 W. Mukilteo Blvd. Everett, WA, 98203, are family support centers of Lutheran Community Services Northwest. Needs include volunteers, cash donations, new jackets, school supplies and office supplies. More information: 425-355-6005, senc.familiasunidaseverett.com or email Katie Dixon at kdixon@lcsnw.org.

Stanwood-Camano Community Resource Center, 9612 271st St. NW Stanwood, offers emergency funds to prevent eviction and the disconnection of essential services as well as free English, parenting and family budgeting classes. A mobile dental clinic provides care to low-income adults. Morgan’s Tales Used Bookstore provides job training for teens and young adults with disabilities. Donations to support programs can be mailed to the Community Resources Foundation, P.O. Box 935, Stanwood, WA 98292. More information: www.stanwoodcamanoresources.org, 360-629-5257 or email director@stanwoodcamanoresources.org.

Victim Support Services, P.O. Box 1949, Everett, WA 98206, provides limited emergency financial assistance to crime victims who need gas, grocery or hardware store gift cards. Call 800-346-7555 or 425-252-6081. To learn more about services and other ways to help, go to victimsupportservices.org.

COMMUNITY

The American Red Cross helps families and communities faced with emergencies and relies on volunteers and donors. The Red Cross provides for the immediate basic needs like food, shelter, clothing, health and emotional support of people impacted by fires, flood and other disasters as well as follow-up services. The organization offers preparedness, health and safety courses and assists members of the armed forces and their families. To support the Red Cross, visit www.redcross.org or call 1-800-REDCROSS. For more information on the Red Cross serving Snohomish County, visit www.redcross.org/local/wa/northwestregion. To volunteer, call 425-740-2327.

Annie’s Kitchen provides a free community dinner every Wednesday evening at 5 p.m. at Edmonds Lutheran Church, 23525 84th Ave. W., Edmonds, WA 98026. People are needed to help prepare the dinner and pick up donations. More information: 425-776-2835 or annieskitchen.edmondslutheran.org.

Hands Together provides weekly brown-bag lunches at the Arlington Food Bank. Monetary donations can be sent to Hands Together c/o Arlington United Church, P.O. Box 266, Arlington, WA 98223. To volunteer, call 360-435-3259.

Hospital gift shop: The nonprofit Providence General Children’s Association needs volunteers at the Providence Regional Medical Center gift shops at the Pacific and Colby campuses for four-hour shifts, day or evening, one or more times per month. Gift shop proceeds benefit Northwest children in need. Must complete hospital volunteer forms, TB test, background check and training. More info: Maureen Welly, 425-348-9433.

National Alliance on Mental Illness of Snohomish County, P.O. Box 12487, Everett, WA 98206, is a grassroots organization dedicated to providing support, education and advocacy to improve the lives of people with severe mental illnesses and their families. More information or to make a financial donation: 425-339-3620 or namisnohomishcounty.org.

Neighbors in Need at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th St. SW, Lynnwood, needs clothing for men, women and children as well as peanut butter, canned tuna and other canned goods. Volunteers are needed. The program provides breakfast, showers, a nurse’s care, haircuts, food and clothing each Saturday morning from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.. More information: 425-778-2159 or www.neighbors-in-need.com.

Safe Harbor Free Clinic needs volunteer help from medical care providers and people able to help with data entry. The free clinic is open 5:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7209 265th St. NW, Suite 203, in Stanwood. The organization relies on donations and volunteers to serve the medical and dental needs of more than 1,600 patients each year. Needed are medical supplies in good condition, dinners for volunteers and a slightly used ultrasound machine. To donate, call 425-870-7384 or go to safeharborfreeclinic.org.

St. Vincent de Paul, 6424 Broadway Everett, WA 98203, provides help with food, utilities, rent, clothing, furniture, household items and more. Assistance line is 425-355-3504 ext. 3. Hours: Monday-Friday 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For those who would like to donate or volunteer please call 425-355-3504 ext. 2.

Stanwood Therapeutic Riding is a nonprofit agency serving Snohomish, Island and Skagit counties. It provides people with special needs the opportunity to ride and interact with horses. Saddles and donations toward horses’ board, veterinary bills and rider scholarships are ongoing needs. Checks can be sent to P.O. Box 102, Stanwood, WA 98292. More information: Call 360-348-7425 or find Stanwood Therapeutic Riding on Facebook.

Take the Next Step is a faith-based resource center in Monroe that offers help, including rent and utility assistance, to people in the Skykomish River valley. Provided are sack lunches, emergency gas cards, bus tickets, warm clothes, a computer lab, mentoring, a community dinner on Tuesdays, community classes, a teen parent group and after-school tutoring. Needed are volunteers to help children and cash donations. Send checks to 202 S. Sams St., Monroe, WA 98272. More information: 360-794-1022 or thenextstepmonroe.org.

United Way of Snohomish County, 3120 McDougall Ave., Suite 200, Everett, WA 98201, supports 106 programs at 40 nonprofits that provide education and health and human services. It has been operating for 75 years. Snohomish County residents can give to the local community fund or find local volunteer opportunities by clicking on the “give” or “volunteer” buttons at uwsc.org. More information: info@uwsc.org.

Village Community Services, 3210 Smokey Point Drive, Suite 200, Arlington, WA 98223, provides residential and vocational services to Snohomish County adults with disabilities. Needed are monetary donations and volunteer board members. This year’s priorities include job readiness for young adults with disabilities who are graduating from the school system. To donate, email Michelle Dietz at mdietz@villagecommunitysvcs.org or call 360-653-7752 ext. 14.

Volunteer Literacy Program at Everett Community College needs volunteer tutors and classroom assistants. The program supports adult learners in the pursuit of high school diplomas, GEDs and English language development. Call 425-388-9085 or email vlp@everettcc.edu.

YMCA of Snohomish County has branches in Everett, Marysville, Mill Creek, Monroe and Mukilteo and Big Brothers Big Sisters affiliates that focus on youth development, healthy living, social responsibility and strengthening communities. To donate go to www.ymca-snoco.org/donate or to volunteer go to www.ymca-snoco.org/volunteer.

YWCA of Seattle, King, Snohomish County, 3301 Broadway Everett, WA, 98201, provides housing and support services. Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, please call Luanne Kunz at 425-258-2766 ext 150, or go to ywcaworks.org.

ACTIVE DUTY AND VETERANS

Heartbeat: Serving Wounded Warriors, a statewide nonprofit organization based at P.O. Box 704 Snohomish, WA 98291, provides emergency assistance, therapeutic services and morale-building programs for wounded service members and their families. More information: 425-931-1047, heartbeatforwarriors.org or janice@heartbeatforwarriors.org.

Stanwood-Camano Hero Quilters provides quilts for the American Hero Quilts project. The quilts are given to wounded soldiers at Joint Base Lewis-McChord and sent to military hospitals in Afghanistan. People can help sew or donate money to American Hero Quilts, www.americanheroquilts.com. More information: sharonsseams2b@yahoo.com.

Lake Washington &Everett Council Navy League of the United States. To make a donation, go to lakewashnlus.org.

Wounded Warrior Project focuses on wounded service members returning home from Afghanistan and Iraq. Financial donations are needed. More information: www.woundedwarriorproject.org.

Fallen Hero Portrait Project needs monetary donations to keep the program going. Artist Mike Reagan gives free portraits to families of people who died serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. For more information, go to fallenheroesproject.org.

COLLEGE STUDENTS

The Edmonds Community College Foundation supports students and employees at Edmonds Community College by providing scholarships and emergency funding for students, grants for college programs and advocacy for the college. Donations to support the foundation and scholarship awards for students with financial need can be made online at www.edcc.edu/foundation or mailed to Edmonds Community College Foundation, 20000 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood, WA 98036. More information: 425-640-1274 or email foundation@edcc.edu.

Everett Community College Foundation, 2000 Tower St., Everett, WA 98201, provides scholarship support to students and financial resources to faculty and staff. Local business leaders, individuals and alumni can make a difference in the lives of students by contributing an investment of time, talent and financial means in support of academic excellence and student success. More information: 425-388-9555 or everettcc.edu/foundation.

SENIORS

Senior Services of Snohomish County, 11627 Airport Road, Suite B, Everett WA 98204-8714, is a nonprofit that provides nutrition, housing, transportation and information resources to 38,000 people each year. Cash donations are needed to help feed homebound seniors through Meals on Wheels. Donations can be mailed or made online at sssc.org. More information: 425-355-1112.

FOOD BANKS

Arlington Community Food Bank, 19118 63rd Ave. NE, Arlington, WA 98223, needs nonperishable food, cash donations and volunteers, especially truck drivers. For days and hours, go to www.arlingtonwafoodbank.org. For more information or to volunteer, call 360-435-1631.

Concern for Neighbors Food Bank, 4700 228th St. SW, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043, needs food and cash to provide meals and financial assistance for clients. For information on donations, go to concern4neighborsfb.org or call 425-778-7227.

The Carol Rowe Memorial Food Bank is at Edmonds United Methodist Church, 828 Caspers St., Edmonds, WA 98020. Food and cash are needed. Donations are accepted 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Perishible donations are accepted from 6 to 10 a.m. on Monday and 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday More information: 425-778-5833 or edmondsumc.org/foodbank.

Darrington Food Bank, at First Baptist Church on Highway 530 in Darrington, is open the first and third full weeks of each month. Hours are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday. To make a monetary donation, give nonperishable food or volunteer, call 360-436-9603.

Lynnwood Food Bank, 5320 176th St. SW, Lynnwood, WA 98037, serves residents in the 98036, 98037 and 98087 ZIP codes. The food bank needs nonperishable food and monetary donations and also accepts fresh produce from gardens. Volunteer truck drivers are needed. More information: 425-745-1635 or www.lynnwoodfoodbank.org.

Marysville Community Food Bank and Toy Store, 4150 88th St. NE, Marysville, WA 98270, needs food and cash. Donations are accepted Tuesday afternoons and Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday mornings at the food bank. Volunteers are always needed. Checks can be mailed to Marysville Community Food Bank, P.O. Box 917, Marysville, WA 98270. Call 360-658-1054 or go to www.marysvillefoodbank.org for more information.

Maltby Food Bank, 21104 86th Ave. SE, Snohomish, WA 98296, provides food for families. The food bank is open from 2 to 5 p.m. on Thursdays. Donations of food and cash are needed. More information: 360-668-7900 or maltbyfoodbank.org.

Mill Creek Food Bank, 17903 Bothell-Everett Highway, Suite E-101, Mill Creek, WA 98012, provides food for families from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursdays. Donations of food and cash are needed. More information: 425-582-5154 or info@voaww.org.

Mukilteo Food Bank, 4514 84th St. SW, Mukilteo, WA 98275, needs donations of food and baby supplies dropped off at Mukilteo Presbyterian Church. More information: 425-366-8229 or legacy.mukilteofoodbank.org.

Lake Stevens Community Food Bank, 2111 117th Ave. NE. Lake Stevens, WA 98258, provides food to about 300 families every month. The food bank needs nonperishable food and monetary donations. Donations are accepted at the facility in the basement of the Ebenezer Lutheran Church from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday through Thursday or checks can be sent to P.O. Box 1031, Lake Stevens, WA, 98258. More information: 425-334-3430, www.lakestevensfoodbank.org.

Salt of the Earth Food Bank has eight locations in Snohomish County and feeds more than 6,000 people each month. Volunteers are needed to pick up, sort and distribute food. Food and monetary donations should be mailed to Salt of the Earth Food Bank, 2908 118th Place SE, Everett, WA 98208. All donations are tax deductible. More information: 425-355-1042 or saltoftheearthfoodbank.org.

Sky Valley Food Bank of Monroe is collecting food and cash donations; about 1,500 families are served every month. Donations can be dropped off Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings at 233 Sky River Parkway, Monroe. Monetary donations, used to buy food at bulk prices, can be mailed to Sky Valley Food Bank, P.O. Box 724, Monroe, WA 98272. More information: 360-794-7959 or svfoodbank.org.

Snohomish Community Food Bank, 1330 Ferguson Park Road, Snohomish, provides food to families who live within the boundaries of the Snohomish School District. Food services are provided from 3 to 6:45 on Tuesdays and from 10 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Fridays. The food bank is open to accept donations from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Checks can be mailed to P.O. Box 1364, Snohomish, WA 98291. More information: 360-568-7993, snohomishfoodbank.org.

Stanwood Camano Food Bank and Thrift Store, 27030 102nd Ave. NW, accepts donations of nonperishable food and money between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Fresh garden produce is needed and can be dropped off at the food bank during open hours or after hours at the thrift store. Checks can be mailed to P.O. Box 1285, Stanwood, WA 98292. More information: 360-629-2789 or www.stanwoodcamanofoodbank.org.

Volunteers of America Western Washington is at 1230 Broadway, Everett, WA 98201. VOA provides food to more than 3,300 households each month, including hundreds of home food deliveries to seniors. It provides housing for families in crisis and women with children, and runs four preschools for low-income children. Checks can be mailed to P.O. Box 839, Everett, WA 98206. Volunteers are also needed; contact Katie Prettyman, kprettyman@voaww.org. More information: 425-259-3191 or voaww.org.

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