Submitted by the Town of Friday Harbor.

Donations made in November to the Town of Friday Harbor’s “Harbor Life Ring” utility assistance fund will again be matched up to a total of $7,500 and forwarded to the Friday Harbor Food Bank. Anyone may donate by stopping by Town Hall. Utility customers may also donate by marking the Harbor Life Ring line item on their bills. All donations received by Nov. 30 will go to the food bank.

“Last year, this generous community met our $7,500 match, allowing the Town to present a donation of $15,000 to the food bank,” reported Town Administrator Denice Kulseth. Now in its 12th year, the Town’s annual November donation drive helps the food bank provide for island families during the holiday season when the need threatens to outweigh the supply. Food bank manager Rachelle Radonski said this significantly improves their ability to offer fresh vegetables and protein. The food bank is funded entirely through donations and spends almost $18,000 each month to serve over 1,425 households or an average of nearly 3,300 individuals on the island.

The Harbor Life Ring program was established in 2013 to assist families in need of financial relief on their Town utility bills. The program is funded through donations that Town customers add to their monthly bill payments.