Published March 16, 2020
How to help our Edmonds community during the Covid-19 pandemic.
With COVID-19 affecting our immediate area, we expect there to be impacts to the families we serve. At this point in time, we expect the biggest most immediate impacts to be economic.
Many of our families work minimum wage in the service industry with no ability to telecommute. Many are being sent home due to slow business or having their hours cut way back. This is going to affect their ability to pay rent and utilities in the coming weeks.
Even if the virus does not spread in our schools, COVID-19 is still going to hit our families hard.
We are asking our community to consider sending a direct donation to Washington Kids in Transition via our PayPal link so that we can be prepared to meet this need and prevent families from potentially losing their shelter, heat or electricity because of this economic slowdown.
Donations can be made securely on our website: https://washingtonkidsintransition.org/donate/
Also, for those who have asked, there is a contingency plan in place via our social workers for emergency food distribution should schools close. Right now we are also collecting gift cards for grocery stores that can be distributed to families. Kroger (Fred Meyer, QFC), Winco, or Grocery Outlet are suggested options. Gift cards can be arranged to be dropped off at our office, please PM us on the FB page.
We will update with any food needs should schools close for an extended period of time.
We thank you for your support and generosity!
The link to donate again: https://washingtonkidsintransition.org/donate/
Bloodworks Northwest
Click here to schedule an appointment:
The Pacific Northwest’s blood supply is at risk of collapse in the coming days. The
accelerating number of blood drive cancellations due to the closure of schools, businesses, and events
over coronavirus concerns has put nearly 60% of the community’s blood supply in jeopardy. With
exponentially decreasing opportunities for the public to donate, our community blood supply is in real
danger. For the safety and care of current and future patients, Bloodworks is urging the community to
step up to donate and spread the word of the current need.
Blood Supply Hits Emergency Level Due to Coronavirus Concerns. Community Action Needed to Prevent Blood Supply Collapse. Read the latest press release: https://www.bloodworksnw.org/about/news/coronavirus
Edmonds Food Bank
Open Mondays from 4:00 - 5:30 pm and Tuesdays from 9:30 am-noon.
828 Casper St L100
Edmonds WA, 98020
In order to continue serving the community and avoid the spread of Covid-19, the food bank has set up an online ordering system for those who can access it.
Visit https://edmondsfoodbank.org/order-food/ to fill out the form. Follow the instructions on the website to ensure the process goes smoothly.
People are welcome to bring goods to the address listed above. They keep grocery carts inside the double doors on the bottom floor, west side of the building in which non-perishable items can be placed. Volunteers arrive every day and will take the donated items into the appropriate storage rooms. Please call 425.778.5833 to schedule a time to make perishable donations.
Click HERE to make monetary contributions as well.
Are you buying or selling a home?
When are you planning on buying a new home?
Are you pre-approved for a mortgage?
Would you like to schedule a consultation now?
When are you planning on selling your home?
or another way