December 14

Area food bank donations down by 31 percent

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Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn went to the North Helpline food bank this morning to donate food and to ask for public support of the area’s food banks, where need is up 30 percent but donations down by 31 percent in the last four years, according to a report to the U.S. Conference of Mayors.

“As the holidays approach the need is especially acute,” said McGinn. “But food banks and food programs need your help throughout the year.”

North Helpline, at 12736 33rd Ave. N.E., serves much of north Seattle, including Maple Leaf, Wedgwood and Viewridge.

The most needed items include protein (canned tuna, chicken, peanut butter), canned fruits and vegetables, fruit juices, grains (pasta, rice, macaroni), meals in a can (canned stews, chili), soups (beef stew, chili, chicken noodle,), and multigrain cereal (Cheerios, Cornflakes, Grapenuts, Raisin Bran).

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