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Finley Hancock Food Drive

Finley Hancock Food Drive

La Conner Sunrise Food Bank volunteers were pleasantly surprised by a 250# food drive donation on Monday, March 15, 2021. They weren't so much surprised that a community member held a food drive supporting the food bank because we all know what a giving community La...

Thank you!

Thank you!

The La Conner Sunrise Food Bank would like to thank all of our very generous donors this holiday season and throughout the year, a year that was challenging on so many levels. With the support we encountered, we didn't miss a beat. Your generosity allowed us to...

La Conner Sunrise Food Bank Update – Coronavirus Precautions

La Conner Sunrise Food Bank Update – Coronavirus Precautions

The La Conner Sunrise Food Bank is taking extra precautions in consideration of the Coronavirus to help our clients and volunteers stay safe and healthy. If you are a client who usually comes in to shop: Beginning Monday, March 16, for an undetermined period, we will...

Sunrise Night of Music and Fundraiser

Sunrise Night of Music and Fundraiser

What a night - thank you, La Conner! The food bank's first annual fundraiser far exceeded our goals and expectations. Since this was our first annual event, we really did not know what to expect. But, every event must have a goal and a budget so we conservatively set...

Community Generosity

Community Generosity

The La Conner Sunrise Food Bank would like to thank all the community organizations and merchants who so generously held fundraising events during the 2019 holiday season and donated funds and food to the food bank. A special thank you to the following organizations:...

Volunteer Recognition Dinner

Volunteer Recognition Dinner

It was a fun-filled evening for the volunteers of the La Conner Sunrise Food Bank. Board members recognized volunteers for their dedications and hard work with a dinner that included delicious wild salmon, a fantastic vegetarian Moroccan dish, salads, and desert - all...

Swinomish Charity Luncheon

Swinomish Charity Luncheon

La Conner Sunrise Food Bank was awarded a generous donation from the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community during its annual Charity Gift Giving Luncheon on August 1, 2019. More than 150 volunteers representing over 50 recipient charities attended the event. Donations and...

Confetti Salad

Confetti Salad

Wondering what to do with all those carrots you are harvesting from your summer garden? Make this delicious Confetti Salad - it's quick, easy and a crowd-pleaser. Thank you Alex* for preparing this - the customers loved it!Confetti Salad Makes 4 servings - Cost per...

Skillet Granola

Skillet Granola

Need a quick and easy granola recipe for all your summer activities? Check out our recipe for Skillet Granola provide by Washington State University's Skagit County's Extension Program - - so good and so good for you.Skillet Granola Ingredients 1/3 cup vegetable oil...

Quick and Easy Chili

Quick and Easy Chili

Every month, Washington State University's Extension program demonstrates for La Conner Sunrise Food Bank clients how to prepare a well-balanced meal using some of the foods provided. Our first installment in our monthly recipe series was for the Quick and Easy Chili...