PORT ANGELES — The Clallam County Democrats are seeking non-perishable food items, cash, checks or grocery store gift cards for area federal employees who have been furloughed or are working without pay.
Food items and checks, payable to the Port Angeles Food Bank, will be delivered to the food bank, according to a press release. The food bank does not distribute cash or gift cards.
Gift cards, cash and checks can be given to the Coast Guard Chief Petty Officers Association for distribution to Coast Guard employees. The association has limited storage for food items.
Donations can be dropped off at the Clallam County Democratic Headquarters, 124-A W. First St., Port Angeles, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.
Those who wish to contribute but do not have transportation can contact the Clallam County Democrats at www.clallam democrats.org to try to arrange a pick-up of the donation.
