The Town of Friday Harbor is once again making it easy for residents and business owners to support the local food bank during the holiday season. Utility customers who donate to the Harbor Life Ring program in November will have their contributions forwarded directly to the Friday Harbor Food Bank. In addition, the Town will again provide up to a total of $1000 in matching funds.

Last year, the FHFB received $3302 from this campaign. According to their president and former County Sheriff Bill Cumming, this significantly improved the food bank’s ability to offer fresh vegetables and protein. The food bank is funded entirely through donations, spending over $7000 each month serving an average of 170 households on the island. The annual November contribution from supporters of the Town’s Harbor Life Ring program helps the food bank provide for island families during the holiday season when the need threatens to outweigh the supply.

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.