The following was submitted by the Orcas Island Food Bank Board.

The Orcas Island Food Bank is truly grateful for the abundant food donations it receives from the community on a regular basis. Every once in a while, however, we are reminded that not everyone is aware of what we can and cannot receive, so we thought this would be a good time to remind those wishing to bring food items to the Food Bank.

We can receive

•  Factory sealed food items, no more than two years outdated.

•  We can also accept fresh, clean fruits and vegetables.

We cannot receive

•  Home-produced goods.

•  Partially used goods or opened items.

•  Items more than two years past their “best used by” date

How and where to leave them

• Drop off at Food Bank when open (Tuesdays 12:30 to 2 p.m. and Thursdays 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.)

• Leave in the large drop box outside the Food Bank left entrance any time.

• Place in boxes located at the Orcas Island Senior Center, Orcas Post Office, Deer Harbor Post Office and Key Bank.

Cash donations may be made in jars located at Ray’s Pharmacy or checks may be mailed to PO Box 424, Eastsound, WA 98245.

Our heartfelt thanks to everyone for all your generous support.