Andra Smith, executive director of Sequim Food Bank, accepts a $2,500 donation from Russ Mellon, president of Sequim Sunrise Rotary.

Andra Smith, executive director of Sequim Food Bank, accepts a $2,500 donation from Russ Mellon, president of Sequim Sunrise Rotary.

Sequim Sunrise Rotary donates funds to help during crisis

SEQUIM — The Sequim Sunrise Rotary Club has donated $7,500 to community organizations who provide assistance to some of the most vulnerable in the Sequim-Dungeness Valley.

The club has given $3,500 to Sequim Community Aid, $2,500 to Sequim Food Bank and $1,500 to the Peninsula Daily News COVID-19 Relief Fund.

“The funds are from the Community Service budget and are donated with the intent to help those who find themselves in need during this challenging time,” the Rotarians said in a press release.

Kathy Suta, president of Sequim Community Aid, accepts a $3,500 donation from Russ Mellon, president of Sequim Sunrise Rotary. (Submitted photo)

Kathy Suta, president of Sequim Community Aid, accepts a $3,500 donation from Russ Mellon, president of Sequim Sunrise Rotary. (Submitted photo)

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