Food bag program for Port Angeles students growing thanks to volunteers

Published 12:01 am Monday, October 24, 2011

PORT ANGELES — Volunteers are keeping a growing Friday Food Bag distribution going.

On Friday morning, volunteers — mostly from faith-based organizations — packed about 400 food bags.

Their work is part of the Friday Food Bag program continuing in Port Angeles School District schools this year.

Jerry Dean, one of the original organizers, and other volunteers have worked closely with food bank Director Josie Gilbeck and school district principals to distribute food to students who may need extra help over the weekend.

The program has grown from last year’s highest count of 175 and is still increasing in numbers.

Participants can apply to the Port Angeles Food Bank program through their school.

Community members wishing to donate to the program can phone Gilbeck at the Port Angeles Food Bank at 360-452-8568.