Nov. 1, 2024
Camano Fire’s annual holiday food and gift card drive benefiting the Stanwood-Camano Food Bank begins Friday, Nov. 1, and runs through Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024.
Our community set a new fire department record last year with their generous donations: We delivered 2,211 pounds of food, $1,765 in cash and $500 in gift card donations to the food bank.
Here’s how to donate this year:
- Bring your nonperishable food donations to any of our fire stations, or to our Administrative office, and put them in the marked donation buckets.
- Deliver Amazon gift cards or cash/check donations to our Administrative office, 811 N. Sunrise Road. If we’re closed, you can leave them in the locked drop-box outside the entrance. You can also mail gift cards if that’s more convenient.
- Give donations to Santa and his elves during the annual Santa Run in December
Every year your donations of nonperishable food, pet food, and personal hygiene products benefit the Stanwood-Camano Food Bank. Amazon gift card donations benefit the Holiday House (formerly Christmas House). The food bank is requesting Amazon gift cards this year to help simplify the gift card distribution process for teens at Holiday House. Amazon cards are the most versatile for teens and easier to use regardless of where they live or what transportation is available to them.
Donation tips
Considering a donation? The Food Bank shared a few helpful recommendations:
- Hearty Soups and Stews (Progresso or Campbell’s Chunky type) – this is a great option for all of our clients, but especially those experiencing homelessness.
- Pasta and Pasta Sauce – always a helpful staple to keep on hand for families.
- Hot Beverages (Coffee, Keurig Pods, Hot Chocolate Packets, Apple Cider Packets) – though not entirely essential, these items can be a cozy treat for families during the holiday months.
- Diapers size 5 & 6 – These items can’t be purchased with SNAP and EBT benefits.
- Toilet Paper – Also can’t be purchased with SNAP or EBT benefits.
- Hand Warmers and Socks – A pair of brand new socks and handwarmers are a wonderful comfort item in the winter for unhoused people in our community.
- Gift cards (Amazon only please) – Amounts of $25 are preferred since gift cards go to teens at Holiday House