BTB Advertiser El Dorado West Retirement Community tells us they’re working to help the White Center Food Bank this month by placing a “Giving Tree” in their front lobby.
Everyone is invited to pick a card from the tree and purchase a gift or give cash donations for that person, then bring the gift back to be placed underneath it.
El Dorado is also partnering with the Evergreen High School Football Team’s “Wolverines” to be Santa’s Helpers.
The “Giving Tree” will be in the front lobby of El Dorado West through December 31st, so everyone has plenty of time to participate. You can stop by El Dorado during business hours – they’re located at 1010 SW 134th Street, at the corner of Amnbaum and SW 134th in Burien (map below).
“The Wolverines” will be delivering the gifts to the Senior Patrons of the WCFB on January 8th.
In March of ’08 the WCFB implemented a “Seniors Only Day” for those over 60. Senior clients can receive food that helps them meet their unique dietary needs and builds in special social time.
Every month residents of El Dorado West volunteer during this time by serving coffee in what they call “Seniors Helping Seniors.”
And remember, food banks are really feeling the pinch of the recession, so any donation you can make is most appreciated, especially by your hungry neighbors.
Here’s how to reach both of our local food banks:
- White Center Food Bank
10829 8th Ave SW
Seattle WA 98146
(206) 762-2848
Donate directly online here - Highline Area Food Bank
18300 4th Ave S
Burien, WA 98148
Phone: (206) 433-9900
