Skagit Flood Relief & How to Help
WOW! We are amazed by the outpouring of support we have received in response to the historic Skagit River flooding affecting our Mount Vernon, Burlington, Sedro-Woolley, Clear Lake, and Concrete communities.
We are floored by how many of you have reached out, willing to help, whether it be in sweat equity, food donations, or by donating to our area’s food banks at the register.
Below, we’ve put together a list of ways to help, including a donation-based Community Meal for everyone this Friday, December 19.
Now is the time for us to lean into our Cooperative Principle of Concern for Community and support our Skagit neighbors. Thank you!
Donate to Community Action’s Skagit Food Distribution Center
Help feed hungry Skagitonians through our Feeding Change register donation program.
You can donate $1, $3, or $5 at any Co-op register to support the Food Distribution Center, which provides food to all of our area’s food banks and hot meal programs.
Donation-Based Community Meal
Friday, December 19th | 5-7pm
Open to the Public
We’re hosting a donation-based community meal this Friday! We’ll be serving up smiles and Hearty Chicken Noodle Soup with Co-op bread, for an uplifting, cozy evening in Downtown Mount Vernon.
This meal is all about feeding community! Come as you are, enjoy a good meal, give what you can. All meal proceeds will be donated to Community Action’s Skagit Food Distribution Center.
Support Local Farmers: Buy Their Produce!
More, now than ever, local farmers need our support. The best way to do that? Buy their produce at the Co-op or sign up for a CSA! Look for the blue LOCAL tags in produce.
Food Donations for Neighbors in Need
ICYMI: we added another food collection bin for Neighbors in Need Food Bank in the Deli. You can drop non-perishable items in any bin on your way out the door.
5% Friday | MVPD Integrated Outreach Services
Friday, December 19th
5% Friday is an easy way to give back just by shopping! Stock up Friday for holiday gifts and food, and we’ll donate 5% of sales to support the Mount Vernon Police Department's Integrated Outreach Services program. IOS focuses on outreach and assistance to the homeless population, and your purchase will help purchase everyday incidentals, especially important after the floods.
Support Skagit Community Foundation’s Disaster Relief Fund
Skagit Community Foundation recently activated its Skagit Disaster Relief Fund to support the urgent and emerging needs of our community. Every contribution to this fund expands the support available for Skagit residents, farms, businesses, and nonprofits affected by the floods.
Winter Coat Drive Supporting MVPD Integrated Outreach Services
It's time to clear out that coat closet! We're now accepting gently-used winter coats on behalf of our December 5% Friday group, MVPD's Integrated Outreach Services. Men’s coats are preferred, but we’ll accept women’s and children’s, too.
Support 13 Moons at Work Through Tokens for Tomorrow
As a reminder, 13 Moons at Work, an educational extension of the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community’s Environmental Health Program is one of our Tokens for Tomorrow groups through the end of the year. Bring your own bag and you can give back to 13 Moons’ community garden program that provides food to Swinomish Tribe members and elders every week.