Posts Tagged ‘University District Food Bank’
Charity Choice Monday – University District Food Bank – RealChange 43
The University District Food Bank is a beautiful space. I had the privilege of working with a bunch of my colleagues here, during our 2017 Day of Service. That will be one of my favorites days with my colleagues ever. The agency’s wish list is huge, because its services are so extensive: “University District…
Read MoreCharity Choice Monday – Ballard Food Bank – Real Change 30
Ballard Food Bank, like the University District Food Bank where I spent a laughter-filled morning in 2017, is much much munificently more than “just” a place to get a bag of groceries. The Bank also maintains a hygiene area, a mailbox service, and gives office space to 17 service providers, from VA doctors to renters’…
Read MoreUniversity District Food Bank – Seattle NAPO Community Service 5-13-2017
I had no idea what I was doing. I had no idea that four hours re-arranging supplies, clearing out old stuff, and building shelves could have such power. I naively, ridiculously thought I was going to help “someplace where people can get a few cans of soup to help fill the pantry.” The University District…
Read MoreGaming Monopoly, Safeway Style
I play the Market Street, Tom Thumb, Albertsons, Safeway, Shaws, Jewel-Osco, Vons, Amigos, United Supermarkets, Carrs, Star Market, Pavilions, Acme (MEEP MEEP), Randalls Monopoly Sweepstakes to WIN. It’s the only competitive sport I play. So, my rules: (1) Never, ever switch stores. Me, I play Safeway. I know what I’ll be able to find,…
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