Community Action Resources & Opportunities

Through our involvement with the Skagit Food Security workgroup, the Co-op was also able to donate 30 cases of almond flour to the Community Action Skagit Food Distribution Center in early June (nearly $3,500-worth!). We are grateful to be able to make contributions such as that along with offering owner-members the option to donate their patronage.

If you’re looking for even more ways to help, there are several volunteer opportunities available through Community Action. You can contact volunteercenter@communityactionskagit.org or call 360.588.5753 if you’re interested in finding out more about the positions listed below. You can also go to skagitvolunteercenter.org to find opportunities with 150 other local nonprofits.

  • Senior & Disabled Services Volunteers:

    1. Neat Team: Help maintain a clean, safe home with some housekeeping chores.

    2. Adopt a Yard: Mowing and weeding are the main tasks.

    3. Give Rides to Change Lives: Providing transportation to appointments or other necessary errands.

    4. Mighty Movers: Move furniture around a home, or assist with packing and moving to a new place.

  • Volunteer Medicaid Transport Driver: Provide transportation to local Medicaid patients to and from medical appointments. East County and early morning volunteers are especially needed.

  • Skagit Food Distribution Center Delivery Driver Volunteer: Deliver 30-50-pound boxes of food to low income seniors who have difficulty leaving their homes.

  • Thrift Store Associate: Help needed at Concrete Community Center Clothing Closet at least 10 hours per week.

  • East County Food Service and Front Desk Assistants: Kitchen help and front desk help needed at the East County Resource Center at least 10 hours per week.

  • Skagit Vets Connect Lobby Reception Clerk: Make a veteran’s day by welcoming them to Skagit Vets Connect in Burlington.

On the other hand, if you or someone you know is looking for food, basic needs, housing, energy and utility assistance, or job skills and training, Community Action may be able to help connect you through one of their resource centers. The Basic Food Program and the Seniors’ Food Box are both options that help provide food to those who qualify.

Community Action of Skagit County

Monday-Friday 9am-4:30pm
360.416.7585
www.CommunityActionSkagit.org

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