Front Porch: Everett Food Bank calls are a scam

Published 10:31 pm Monday, June 8, 2009

If you get a phone call asking for a credit card number to make a donation to the Everett Food Bank, don’t bite on this scam.

Volunteers of America said they’ve received reports this week of someone making phone calls asking for donations to the organization’s food bank.

The nonprofit welcomes donations but doesn’t make solicitation phone calls, said Sharon Paskewitz, director of basic needs services.

Food bank donations are always welcome, but the need is high during the summer, when food bank stocks begin to wane, she said.

For more information, check the Web site at www.voaww.org or call 425-259-3191.

Matthew House fundraiser: A fundraiser for Matthew House is planned for 7 p.m. Saturday at North Creek Presbyterian Church, 621 164th St. SE, Mill Creek.

There will be dessert, entertainment and a magic show.

Matthew House is a nondenominational nonprofit that provides help for families of those who are incarcerated at Monroe Correctional Complex.

For more information, call 360-794-8720.

New helicopter lands in Stanwood: Snohomish County Fire District 19 will have Airlift Northwest helicopter training tonight in Stanwood.

It’s planned for 7 p.m. at Station 94, 2720 212th St. NW, Stanwood.

Several fire departments will send members to learn new techniques for loading patients and to learn how to use the new aircraft.