Blue Mountain Wolves is AMAZING!! I've gone up there a couple times now to photograph the wolves…read morewith a friend, and each time has been an incredible experience. Such beautiful, well loved creatures and Jon and Ashley work so incredibly hard to make sure they're all safe and comfortable with enough space to thrive. You can really tell they've put their heart and soul into this place and the wolves. If you get the chance to check them out, do it!! It's so worth it. I can forever say I have hugged and played with wolves now. Gets me great street cred haha.

From the owner: Blue Mountain Wolves Sanctuary is a USDA licensed, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to…read moreproviding permanent sanctuary to displaced, abused and neglected wolfdogs. We are also committed to educating about proper wolfdog guardianship, wolf conservation and encouraging a kind and compassionate approach to all life on earth.

This is a review of the Anacortes Salvation Army's food bank service. They have many other services…read moreas well as church functions, but the food bank is the only one I've ever had experience with. It is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 1-3:45. You can come once a month. You can go in for bread, I believe, as often as you need. First, I would like to say that I really appreciate the people and the service provided at the food bank. They really help people who are down on their luck, so to speak, and need a helping hand to get back on their feet. The way the food bank works is first, you have to sign up. You do this by bringing in IDs and address verification (a piece of mail, for example) for everyone in the household. If you have children, bring in their birth certificates. The good thing is that once you are in their system, you stay in their system even if you do not go for a year here and there. It is all computerized. After you sign up, you come in and take a number from the table in the middle of the room and wait to be called. Once called, you sit down with the intake specialist who will ask you whether you need toilet paper, a bar of soap, dog or cat food, and anything else specific. They try to meet specific needs if they have it in the back. Once your order is taken, you go back and sit down (yes, there are lots of chairs) and wait for your name to be called by the workers in the back. They will roll your groceries out on a cart that you can use to take the food to your car. The Salvation Army is very disability friendly with chairs and carts to help people who can't stand very long or carry things very far. While you wait to have your number or your name called, you can browse the bread and produce in the front room and take as much as you need. There is usually a free table as well that has odd things on it or expired things that need to go right away. The Anacortes Salvation Army gets an A+ for helping persons in need with food and for providing a disability friendly environment. The workers are very kind and compassionate, make eye contact, and smile. I highly recommend their services to supplement your food if you find yourself in an emergency.

I went to go drop off food at the food bank but I did not realize it was Presidents' Day on the…read more21st but I just wanted to make sure that the food you know that I'm not eating could be used to get used to someone I took all the expired food out though because I didn't feel comfortable giving expired food

The prices have risen dramatically. I can buy new for about the same price they want.read more

A typical Washington state Goodwill. Annoying that they don't have bathrooms or fitting rooms, but…read moreotherwise we found some treasures and then were on our way.

Maybe it was the lazy, Sunday, sunny morning.. but this coffee shop was sublime.. the latte was…read moreperfect, the spinach quiche wonderful and steamy down to the backside of the crust. Staff were patient and sweet... went the extra mile... I wanted to move them to my town, so I could visit them everyday... sometimes it's hard to find that "third place", but this knocked it out of the park.. grateful for a safe, "chill" space in a crazy time...

From the owner: This facility houses Seventh-day Adventist-operated non-profit community outreach ministries. The…read moreBetter Living Center hosts helpful, educational seminars and events that improve attendees' knowledge of the Bible, healthy eating hygiene habits, existing off-grid, and holistic and principled living. The Adventist Community Services (ACS) Center Affectionately known as the "Thrift Store", located in the basement of the building off Pierce street, is focused on providing goods and Christian services to underprivileged people in the community but is open to all.

The first time I donated to The Victoria Foundation, they sent back a letter claiming that I had…read morenamed the fund incorrectly in the re line on the cheque. They also spelled my first name incorrectly on the receipt. I wrote a polite letter back, explaining that I was a little surprised at the mistake they were claiming and that I would like their office to correct the receipt. A copy of the incorrect receipt was enclosed. The corrected receipt came back with no apology and a demand for the incorrect original - asap! The second time I donated to The Victoria Foundation, I got a sloppily written, unsigned thank you letter, which I didn't think was very acceptable. My second complaint, enclosing a copy of their "thank you" letter, was not polite. I got back a thank you note and apology with my last name spelled incorrectly. I doubt The Victoria Foundation means to be tiresome towards donors. It's probably just that people are endlessly cosying up for funds and that becomes the comfort zone. Fortunately it doesn't matter.

I wanted to pay but my mask was below my nose as I couldn't see. SAM the gal cashier told me she…read morewouldn't cash me out unless I pulled my mask up...she told me that she hoped my whole family died of Covid and used the F BOMB several times loudly!!! I've never heard such fowl language from anyone serving me. SHE SHOULD BE FIRED!!! Discrimination at its best. There are others who could work there. STAY AWAY

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!

A cute little thrift shop in downtown Victoria. We were pleasantly surprised at the amount of…read morethrift, vintage, and consignment stores right in the central touristy area (thanks to the college students, I'm guessing). This volunteer-run shop is owned by the Victoria Cool Aid Society, which works to provide housing, temporary shelter, and health care for the homeless. The staff and customers seemed to know each other and were friendly and chatty as we browsed. The store isn't huge, but it has racks of men's and women's clothing, housewares, shoes, art, and books in the back. Everything seemed reasonably priced, especially the books, which were $1 or less! Sadly, we only had a few minutes to look around and (more to the point) didn't have any Canadian money on us, so we didn't purchase anything. But I'd definitely come back when I had more time to shop, as I'd like to support their mission. If you like thrifting and you're in central Victoria, it's worth a stop!