Desperate call for volunteers to help with Saturday’s food drive in Kirkland

Published 3:02 pm Friday, October 7, 2011

The Eastside Concern for the Hungry is well underway. Thank you to volunteers who helped bring in 3,115 pounds of food and $760 of cash on Sept. 24.

Kirkland almost doubled the food donations from last year’s first day.

Volunteers are still needed to help collecting food at Kirkland grocery stores from 9:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. (2.25 hour shifts) Saturday, Oct. 8. If you are interested, visit this Web site.

Donations will be accepted through Oct. 23 at the following locations:

• Kirkland City Hall, 123 Fifth Ave

• Kirkland Hopelink, 11011 120th AVE NE

• Peter Kirk Community Center, 325 Kirkland Ave

• Windermere Real Estate/Central Inc., 737 Market Street

Items most needed

Chili

Canned soup

Canned beans

Vegetable oil

Rice

Dried beans

Dry pasta

Peanut butter

Canned fruit

100 percent fruit juice

Cereal/Oatmeal

Canned stew

Canned vegetables

Canned meat & tuna

Macaroni & cheese

Baby food jars (1st & 2nd foods only)

Nutrition shakes (Ensure, Boost, etc)

1 qt envelopes of powdered milk

Canned spaghetti sauce