Helping Hands Food Bank

05/29/2026

Thank you to everyone who brought donations to todays event! We collected 271 pounds of food that will go directly toward feeding our local community.

Thank you to everyone who came out despite the chilly weather, thank you to FOX 13 Seattle for inviting us to be a part of such a great event, and thanks to Burlington Chamber of Commerce and Burlington Parks & Recreation for hosting!

05/29/2026

We're out here! Come say hi!

05/28/2026

Don't forget! We will be at Skagit River Park TOMORROW from 9 am to 12 pm with FOX 13 Seattle !

They will be highlighting our local community and we will be accepting donations!

Bring your favorite non-perishable items and kid friendly snacks down to the park, learn more about Helping Hands, watch lawn mower races, and participate in a fun community event! We will see you there!

05/26/2026

Come say hello to our team on Friday! We will be accepting donations and participating in all the fun happening at Skagit River Park!

Look who is coming to Burlington!
Join us at Skagit River Park on Friday, May 29 as the City of Burlington is featured on FOX 13 Seattle Good Day Seattle Zip Trips!

FOX 13 Seattle have been exploring Burlington and highlighting all the amazing things that make our community special, from Skagit River Park, the inclusive playground, and RC track to our Fairhaven businesses, public art, the Children’s Museum, and so much more. They’ll also be showcasing one of Burlington’s favorite traditions, Berry Dairy Days, including the iconic Burlington Lawn Mower Races.

The live show begins around 10am, followed by a community meet and greet from around 11am to Noon. We’d love to see our community come together and show off our Burlington pride!

05/25/2026

05/21/2026

Volunteers Needed!

Our Anacortes distribution could use some afternoon volunteers! If you're looking for a fun way to spend your Tuesday afternoons, you can fill out an application online at helpinghandsskagit.org/volunteer.

Want to learn more? Email [email protected].

05/12/2026

Thank you to everyone who participated in this years Stamp Out Hunger food drive.

Our local letter carriers collected 14,338 lbs. of donations for Helping Hands over the weekend and our volunteers started sorting early Monday morning!

05/09/2026

Thank you Highstreet Insurance - Edmonds!
Your donation will go toward ensuring that our local community has access to the food they need to help them thrive.

05/08/2026

Don't forget to put your donations out for pick up TOMORROW!

For 34 years and counting, has helped keep food banks stocked and families fed across the country.
📆 This Saturday, National Association of Letter Carriers members nationwide will be collecting nonperishable food donations right from your doorstep. Leave a bag out for your carrier and help make a difference in your community!