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Volunteers are the heart of our mission

Every shelf stocked and every bag handed over happens because islanders give their time. There are many ways to lend a hand!

Volunteer With Us

Join the crew

We need volunteers on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 10:30am to 2:30pm.

  • Distribute food to shoppers
  • Restock the shelves
  • Accept and sort donations
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Two cheerful food bank volunteers wearing patriotic leis and headbands at a summer parade

How to Start

Three easy steps

Stop in

Come by on a Wednesday or Saturday and talk with Rachelle Radonski, our manager.

Or send a note

Email fridayharborfoodbank@gmail.com or use our contact form and tell us when you’re free.

Pick a shift

Join us any Wednesday, Thursday or Saturday between 10:30am and 2:30pm.

More Ways to Help

Every islander can pitch in

Host a food drive

Rally your workplace, school, church or club. Check our most-needed list and drop off Wed, Thu or Sat, 10:30am–1:30pm.

Most-needed items

Share your harvest

Island gardeners and farmers: clean, fresh produce is always welcome and goes straight to neighbors’ tables.

Food donation guidelines

Give a cash gift

Cash gifts are the most flexible way to help and keep eggs, milk and bread on our shelves.

Donate
A donated car trunk dressed up as a shark, full of canned vegetables and beans for the food bank

“Thank you, volunteers — we appreciate all you do to help our community!”

From parade floats to creative food drives, island volunteers bring the energy that keeps the Friday Harbor Food Bank going.