May is Older Americans Month
Did you know that May is Older Americans Month (OAM)? The appreciation month for seniors dates back to 1963, when President Kennedy designated May Senior…
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House Child Nutrition Bill Unveiled
After several months of anticipation the House has its own Child Nutrition Reauthorization (CNR) bill (read about the Senate version here). Unlike the Senate version,…
Always Ready With Helping Hands
Rebecca Schlaht, operations manager, at Helping Hands Food Bank in Sedro-Woolley is a rising star in the food world…at least that’s what she’s heard. While…
Hungry Teens and Mental Health
Not always having access to the food you need or only having access to poor quality food impacts your health. Several studies have shown that…
2016 State Session Wrap-Up
The 2016 Washington State regular legislative session began on January 11th and ended on March 10th. The Legislature was called into special session by Governor…
Volunteer Spotlight: Fresh Rescue A-Team
Every Monday morning, a group of volunteers have been meeting at Food Lifeline to sort food and share some laughs. They are known as the…