Through a cooperative effort between the Orcas Island Food Bank and Orcas Island Senior Services, a number of seniors who have trouble getting out of their home to go shopping or visit the food bank for one reason or another receive a personally-delivered bag of groceries every Friday morning.

This pilot program began when volunteers and board members noticed that seniors were not coming to the food bank. After two full months of outreach, the board voted to continue with this outreach program as part of the food bank’s mission.

The bags of groceries include basic items, proteins and, when available, fresh produce and fruit.  If a recipient cannot consume certain foods, is diabetic or has other special needs, those issues are taken into consideration as groceries are packed. If you are aware of a senior or seniors who are unable or unwilling to leave their home and you feel they are not getting ample nourishment, call Marla Johns at 376-2677 or Joanne Cundy at 425-239-0421.