Meet the 2nd Quarter Tokens for Tomorrow groups!
With Tokens for Tomorrow, every time you bring in a reusable shopping bag, we honor your commitment to reducing waste with a token worth 8¢ that you can give back to one of these local organizations.
Underground Writing
Museum of Northwest Art
Underground Writing is a literature-based creative writing program serving migrant, incarcerated, recovery, and other at-need communities in Skagit County. Their mission is to unlock creativity through writing workshops and voice amplification for at-need and underrepresented students, to assist in the restoration of communities, the imagination, and individual lives.
The Museum of Northwest Art collects, preserves, interprets, and exhibits art created in the Pacific Northwest, supports artists, and strives to integrate art into the lives of all people. MoNA's Education Department provides an inclusive environment and stimulating programming that supports the development and expression of all people. The museum is open to everyone of all ages, free of charge.
Camp Fire Samish & Camp Kirby
Family Promise
In a world where so many feel disconnected, Camp Fire connects young people to themselves, each other, supportive adults, and the outdoors. Since 1923, at Camp Kirby, they’ve worked to inspire and empower youth to discover their spark, develop leadership skills, build character, and thrive in the natural world.
The mission of Family Promise is to come together as a community to support homeless families as they work to provide loving homes for their children. There are approximately 1,680 homeless children in Skagit County that need Family Promise’s services. They strive to meet that need through their shelter, transitional housing, prevention and diversion programs through case management, and the support of the community. Family Promise of Skagit Valley has served more than 300 families with more than 700 children in their 6+ years of operation.
time you reuse your bag, you’re giving back. How many times have you given back? How many times have you Reuse. Every reused your bag? Probably too many to count, and we are so grateful for your efforts. Now, how many times have you Rinse. reused your bag since you washed it last? Chances are, probably too many times to count. So, please remember to wash Repeat. your bags to help keep everyone’s food safe and clean. And thanks again for reusing your bag!
4 skagit valley food co-op • the natural enquirer • april–june 2022
