Community spotlight
Published 11:05 pm Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Through August, Sky Valley Food Bank is collecting school supplies and backpacks for its “School Days Rule Days” program.
Last school year, the food bank distributed backpacks filled with school supplies to 440 children in the Monroe School District.
Food bank officials hope to hand out the backpacks before the new school year begins in September.
The only source of this much-needed program is through community donations, said food bank director Julie Morris.
New backpacks and school supplies or money to purchase these items can be donated to Sky Valley Food Bank, P.O. Box 724, Monroe, WA 98272. Checks should be designated “School Days.” Or donate online at www.svfoodbank.org.
For information, call 360-794-7959 or e-mail endhunger@svfoodbank.org.
Mountlake Terrace kids need bikes
Concern for Neighbors Food Bank in Mountlake Terrace wants to give bicycles to 75 children from low-income families and is looking for donations of bikes.
Food bank volunteer Pam Martinez said the kids range in age from 3 to 17 and most have never owned a bike.
Bikes can be donated at Harvey’s Bike Shop, 19920 Highway 99, Lynnwood, where they will be fixed up.
For more information, call Harvey’s at 425-774-8951or visit Concern for Neighbors Food Bank, 4700 228th St. SW, Mountlake Terrace.
Sheriff’s office seeks volunteers
The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office is looking for volunteers to serve their community in a variety of areas, including crime prevention, child vehicle restraint education, clerical office work and public safety awareness.
Volunteers will learn about law enforcement and receive training in their areas of interest.
Applicants must be 18 or older. For more information, call volunteer director Ray Baron at 425-388-3082.
Senior center plans mah jongg class
Interested in trying your hand at mah jongg?
The Snohomish Senior Center is planning a class this summer and is taking names and day and time preferences of those who would be interested in learning the Chinese game.
To express your interest, call the Snohomish Senior Center, 360-568-0934. This class is free and open to the public and will take place at 1514 Pine Ave., Snohomish.
Help fill need for hospice volunteers
Group Health is seeking hospice volunteers who are available weekdays in Snohomish County.
The volunteers will stay with patients in their homes, assist with errands and practical tasks and offer emotional support to terminally ill patients and their families.
The next training sessions are scheduled Sept. 10, 11 and 12 in Bellevue. Interested individuals are encouraged to submit an application before Aug. 24.
For more information, call Pati Northcraft at 425-556-6372 or toll free at 888-954-2509.
Church needs help for supply giveaway
New Beginnings Church in Everett is busy gathering funding and materials for its late summer community outreach event that provides school supplies, haircuts and more to families in need.
The event is set for Aug. 25 and donations need to be received this week.
Individuals and companies are invited to donate services or products and charitable contributions, which are tax deductible.
For more information, call 425-252-6244.
