I could not make it without this program. I am so grateful for their assistance and kindness.read more

The kind Service people who u ask for help are very kind and answer my questions. If they don't…read moreknow the answer they will find someone else who does. The food is pretty good considering it's what most stores are throwing out I know what the people in back sift thru just to get the good stuff that they do. It's hard on them to get stuff that's good when they have lots of bad stuff to go thru and that's not all about of the time supply is the issue. They can't supply people with what they need if they don't receive it as a donation due to what little grants they receive. Helping hands deserves to get more I volunteer 6 days a week 7 to 8 hour days driving delivery and warehouse work. But could not get hired cuz they don't have the money to hire more people. That's why they rely on volunteers but they are hard to come by due to the many hours they are needed and the ton of work they are needed to do. It's a GREAT HELP TO SEDRO-WOOLLEY, MOUNT VERNON, BURLINGTON, AND OTHER LOCAL CITIES HERE IN SKAGIT COUNTIES!!!!! EVEN WITH THE SHORTAGE OF VOLUNTEERS THAT HELP OUT EVERYDAY!!!! If you need other things such as information on where to get a shower or where as a runaway teen can go or a shelter church that takes in families. Things that as a community we need at times of hardship Helping Hands Food Bank is the place to go for food!!!!! First!!!!!

This review is about the food bank located at the St. Charles Catholic Church known as the…read moreTri-Parish Food Bank. My previous review was a first impressions look at the food bank, and now that I have gone several times, I can say that I have some updated information on their treatment of those with disabilities. I have added one additional star bringing them to five stars in my book now that I have a good sense of how it works. Although it is not publicized, they do allow the people with disabilities to line up toward the front. You can sit in the cafeteria area and wait for the disabled line to start going through - there is no need to try and squeeze in with the rest of the people in the traditional line. On going through the line, often they will have someone to help you with your boxes or bags to a cart. Sometimes someone will be able to help you take your cart to your car. You can take a cart out to your car, and usually someone will be assigned to retrieve carts. Just start to take the cart back and someone should come and grab it from you so that you do not have to make the long walk to the food bank from the parking lot. As far as disabilities go, you still need to be able to walk from your car to the food bank, which is about a block and a half. If you can do that, they will help you as much as they can and let you go first in line. Please read my previous review to get a sense of the food bank itself for those who are new or thinking of going. This is an excellent food bank with really nice people and fast service. They often offer a lot of good produce that is in great shape in addition to their great normal selection of food and bread.

they try to accommodate everyone's needs whether you keep Kosher or Halal or if you have an…read moreallergy or whatever. And they are respectful as well

Super nice non judgemental people really just looking to do good in the world ...i had never been…read morebefore so i was lost they guided me thru a very easy and accommodating program. Got me thru a rough time

Towards the end of Covid I volunteered here and was so impressed with all they had to offer. It's a…read moregreat place to share your time. The grocery store system is perfect, offering choice to folks who don't have much nor get that kind of respect. Since then food banks, distro and community assistance has been a growing interest for me. I look to copy the standards and general set up of Stanwood Camano Foodbank at each place I volunteer for. Love the staff and volunteers! It was difficult to walk away from such a fine organization when I had to relocate. Kudos to the Thrift Store, too. Endless merchandise for all who are in need and probably the most organized of any I've been to. In some cities thrift stores gouge customers by misidentifying antiques that are simply regular items. No joke, there are a few down the street from me and it's pathetic. This one is reasonable and fair. I highly recommend volunteering for both the store and the food bank. If you do though, remember it's for the community not for you, and should not be looked at as a job but as an opportunity to serve. Great organization overall, I look forward to the day I can be there again!

Yes, the experience has improved however, it says nowhere that you can only shop once a week! It's…read moreunrealistic! And they need a different system instead of group numbering and I want to bag and take my own groceries out to my car! I've had items forgotten because of their system! And put more stuff out that isn't outdated and not edible- you could make people seriously ill! In todays times, food is overpriced at the stores and we should be able to grab what we want

Service is above and highly respected it was easy to get food bank and when I was in shopping cart…read morein line making a mistake staff corrected me how border shopping cart line and it made me happy when was corrected to stay in shopping cart lane correctly a bunch of get church people food bank staff

Donate goods here, volunteer also. Donation bin located outside on west side of building. Off a…read moremain street I5 exit towards the back behind a church off 88th. Large parking lot.

I recently went to Help House in Oak Harbor, and I am impressed with the service there. They have a…read moreproduce section that as I understand it gets daily deliveries. Now is the time to stock up on potatoes! You can go once a month for a bag of food, twice a week for produce, and twice a week for bread and bakery. The bag of food they gave me contained three types of frozen meat, a Haggen's sandwich (not expired), and pizza among many other staples. I really appreciate these folks who really stepped in to help me and my wife in times of financial strain when we cannot buy food. So thank you Help House for being an angel in a time of need.

Hey! If no one else is gonna give these dedicated people a review, then by all means, I will!…read more I have had to utilize the donations offered by this place, off and on for over 12 years, and I can't begin to say how blessed and grateful I feel every time I need to! They provide SO MUCH of the food basics, they help keep families, the disabled/handicapped and seniors from malnutrition and hunger on a regular basis. Local produce is delivered daily. The people are friendly and familiarize themselves with the regulars. This place speaks to the character of the citizens of Oak Harbor in a VERY special way!

What a wonderful organization. Everyone I've met has been so kind and helpful. We in the United…read moreStates have A LOT of work to do in the food waste department and it's so wonderful to have a local option in Skagit county that helps to address this. It's important to keep in mind that it's the responsibility of the individual to do their own safety check for spoiled food. Take your time looking over meat and dairy products in particular before eating. I've been impressed with the quality of produce here and the small price of $40/mo along with 3.5 hours of volunteering is completely worth it.

Skagit Gleaners is a wonderful organization that helps with the rising food and clothing costs in…read morethe Valley. Definitely go in for a free shop and check it out. You won't be sorry!