Rotary Youth Food Committee Update: During the February 18-21, schools on the island were closed for Winter Break, and so meal bags for youngsters in need of food were again distributed by Helpline House. The Rotary Club of Bainbridge Island purchases food for these bags based on a menu created by the Helpline Food Bank Manager. Rotarians also distributed meal bags to those who could not pick them up at Helpline.
We have had an increase in the number of children needing food. Helpline is working with BISD to sign up as many of these students as possible, and has also started a separate account whereby staff can pick up food during the school year to give to students to take home. Please know how much this food means to these youngsters.
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By Mary Frances Callan