Food drive begins at Bartell stores
December 19, 2011 · Updated 9:57 AM
Bartell Drugs stores in Sammamish and Issaquah will today begin accepting donations for its annual "Stock the Pantry" food drive for Northwest Harvest.
Nonperishable food donations will be collected at all 57 Bartell's locations from now until June 13.
This two-week food drive helps Northwest Harvest replenish food stocks during summer months, when families that normally depend on free or reduced-price school meals may struggle to provide those meals at home.
Some "kid-friendly" food item suggestions include tuna, instant oatmeal, macaroni and cheese, peanut butter, cheese crackers, applesauce and canned fruit in individual serving sizes.
Last year 16,767 pounds of food donations were contributed by Bartell customers. This year the goal is 25,000 pounds of food donations.
Only 2 out of 5 low-income children who receive a school lunch also receive a lunch in the summer months.
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