Donate Your Refund
This Year’s Refund Recipient:
Skagit Food Distribution Center
We’re excited to give out refunds again this year, but we’re even more excited that you’re here to give it right back. As in previous years, we’re giving you the option to donate your refund to our friends at Community Action's Skagit Food Distribution Center.
The Skagit Food Distribution Center (SFDC) is the centralized distribution center for all of the food banks in Skagit County. Each year, SFDC works tirelessly to provide 1.5 million pounds of food to fifteen local food banks and four hot meal programs that serve over 45,000 residents.
Beyond its role as the distribution hub, SFDC works to serve vulnerable populations by coordinating healthy food delivery to homebound seniors and weekend lunches for school children. SFDC buys produce whose high demand is rarely matched by donation, including beets, cabbage, carrots, green beans, tomatillos, chilacayotes, etc.
The Food Distribution Center also makes opportunity purchases: when a farm has a buyer for produce, but the deal falls through, SFDC steps in as a buyer so farmers can cover their costs, while still allowing SFDC to obtain top quality produce at a discount for distribution. Because produce’s shelf life is much shorter than shelf-stable products, SFDC must store and deliver this produce quickly to ensure freshness.
It is a joy to know that not only will your donation help relieve hunger, it will help provide food that is healthy and fresh while supporting local farmers. Thank you for being an important part of this circle of community giving.
Questions About Your Refund? Click here or call 360.336.9777 x150.