5 weeks plus of the Government Shutdown results in hungry neighbors and there are absolutely no winners in this game. With SNAP benefits cut in half and food banks serving at least twice as many people, we are asking you to make your most generous gift today.
We are very lucky to live where we do as so many people are stepping up with donations, cash, and such to help provide food for many in our community and we are asking you to KEEP GIVING. Every can of food or dollar donated helps a local family in need.
HOW TO HELP:
Mail a check to North County Food Bank (NCFB)
Drop off food at either North County Food Bank or Nehalem Bay Community Services Food Pantry
Drop off clean clothing, bedding and blankets at Nehalem Bay Community Services Food Pantry (Currently the NCFB cannot take clothing.)
Drop off any donations at the North County Resistance PROTEST on Saturday, November 8, noon to 2PM, at the main intersection in Nehalem – we will get the donation where you want it to go
North County Food Bank, PO Box 162, Wheeler, Oregon 97147
Nehalem Bay Community Services Food Pantry, PO Box 232, Nehalem, Oregon 97131. This Food Pantry is open Monday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM and on Wednesday from 1 PM to 5 PM.
Both organizations are stepping up to help in this crisis. Last week, one participant shared how receiving food from the pantry made a difference for their family. Moments like these remind us that we are better together—thank you for being part of this caring community.
Ideas for giving food include: breads, cereal, meats, frozen meals, eggs, cottage cheese, yogurt, fresh produce, canned fruits and vegetables, canned meats, peanut butter and jelly, soup, chili, catsup, mayo, flour, sugar, yeast, to just name a few items. Consider a box of food to feed a family of 4 for a day or two. You get the drift and the gift! Save your receipts for a tax deduction if you qualify.
Thanks to this generous community for all your donations and support so far. We have three weeks until Thanksgiving. Kids will be out of school with no breakfast or lunch they would normally get at school on Thursday and Friday. How can you help with that? What would your kids want?
Interested in joining our PROTEST? Read on:
We will be PROTESTING once again on November 8, in Nehalem, from noon to 2 PM. We will gather at the main intersection in Nehalem; parking is available nearby. Look for our signs and friendly faces to join in. We do hope you will join us. My phone is showing me it will be cloudy and cool. The 21 people who met last Saturday to PROTEST got a little wet. It was fine when we started and then there was a mad dash to cars to get the rain gear on. So, dress in layers and don’t forget the rain gear. Bring your signs if you have some—we always have some to share. I like to bring a chair, but with the rain last week sitting was not so comfortable. When 2 PM came last week we all gave a huge cheer to one another.
Best,
Patty Rinehart