Every Bag Counts - Safeway teams with North Helpline Food Bank

Stocks at local food banks are not
enough for the current demand.
Photo courtesy North Helpline

Starting November 16 and running through December 24, Safeway customers in North City and Aurora can buy a $10 pre-packed bag of food to donate to help feed those struggling with hunger in northend neighborhoods.

The need for food has been steadily on the rise since the start of the recession, and in fact statewide.

"We at Northwest Harvest have seen about a 35% increase in need. The number of Washington families struggling with hunger nearly doubled from 2008-2010 and we now rank 11th in the nation for hunger. Many people have a visual of what a food bank client looks like. These days, it’s more often than not someone who looks just like them."

The Aurora Safeway is by the Blue Bridges at 15332 Aurora Ave N.

The North City Safeway is at NE 175th and 15th NE - 17202 15th Ave NE.