LYNNWOOD – Throughout the month of February, Partner Lynnwood is joining forces with community leaders to launch Lynnwood Cares, a city-wide food drive dedicated to stocking local pantries and food banks with nutritious, shelf-stable, and culturally relevant foods.
“Partner Lynnwood is a collaborative network designed to foster innovation and improve the quality of life for our students and neighbors,” said Edmonds College President Dr. Amit B. Singh. “The Lynnwood Cares Food Drive is our collective answer to how we can support our diverse community in a tangible, meaningful way.”
Donations will directly benefit the Edmonds College Food Pantry, the Lynnwood Food Bank, the Washington West African Center, and the Edmonds School District Foundation’s Nourishing Network.
“Food insecurity is a critical issue affecting our community,” said Lynnwood Mayor George Hurst. “The Lynnwood Cares Food Drive is a powerful demonstration of how we can unite to tackle urgent challenges like hunger. Your donations are vital to help ensure that none of our neighbors or friends go hungry.”
High priority items include:
- Basmati, Jasmine, and long grain rices
- Flour (all-purpose, whole wheat, masa, corn, teff, shiro)
- Dried beans
- Canned tomato products (paste, diced, sauces)
- Cooking oils (canola, vegetable, palm, sunflower, sesame)
- Spices (garlic, ginger, cumin, turmeric, paprika)
- Shelf-stable coconut milk
Community members can drop off donations at several locations across the city:
- Edmonds College Makerspace at Monroe Hall: Tuesday–Thursday, 3–8 p.m.
- Edmonds College Triton Espresso: Located in Mountlake Terrace Hall.
- Verdant Health Commission
- Lynnwood Barnes & Noble
- Lynnwood Dave & Busters
- Lynnwood Neighborhood Center
- Washington West African Center
- Edmonds School District Office
For additional information, including a list of requested items and an interactive map of drop-off locations, visit lynnwoodcares.edmonds.edu.
Source: Edmonds College
Author: Lynnwood Times Staff
