Meet the 3rd Quarter Tokens for Tomorrow Groups

Meet the 3rd 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.

Foundation for Academic Endeavors

Collectively breaking down barriers to educational achievement for diverse students, educators, and families. Juntos, venciendo las barreras para el desarrollo educativo a la diversidad de educadores, alumnos y familias.

The Foundation for Academic Endeavors’ mission is to provide academic experiences through broad community support for children and their families who are limited by factors, such as income, education, and minority status. They have committed to working together with the disadvantaged communities in Skagit Valley and have set the foundation’s vision “to create opportunities for academic growth for low-income families from all language groups, all ages, all religions who would benefit from academic companionship, including but not limited to the following: Enrichment Opportunities, Academic Programs for Children, Adult Education, and Community Partnerships."

Pigs Peace Sanctuary

Pigs Peace Sanctuary is a place of tranquility and happiness dedicated to providing a safe home for unwanted, abused, or neglected animals in need, and it’s committed to spreading the message of compassion and respect for all animals. The Sanctuary celebrates the lives of pigs in a world where they are misunderstood and harshly treated, and inspires compassion through its shelter care, education center, and vegan advocacy.

Guemes Island Library

For the past 25 years, the Guemes Island Library has been a community library, supported by an all-volunteer staff and board, dedicated to providing materials and services to the Guemes Island community. The library offers, free of charge, public Wi-Fi, computer, printer/scanner, books, DVDs, and digital access to eBooks, audio books, magazines, as well as space for small meetings. Funding comes exclusively through donation and small grants.

Guemes Island is in unincorporated Skagit County, which has no county-wide public library system. Thus, residents of Guemes Island have no free access to a public library. The island’s population includes many low-income seniors and families who rely on, and benefit from, the small community library.

YMCA OASIS

YMCA Oasis provides support services for at-risk youth ages 13-17 through its teen shelter and wrap around street outreach support. Oasis is the only emergency shelter for teens in Skagit County and can help set youth on a positive path forward through immediate shelter, intensive case management, and referral to support systems.

Reuse. Rinse. Repeat.

Every time you reuse your bag, you’re giving back. How many times have you given back? How many times have you reused your bag?

Probably too many to count, and we are so grateful for your efforts. Now, how many times have you reused your bag since you washed it last? Chances are, probably too many times to count. So, please remember to wash your bags to help keep everyone’s food safe and clean. And thanks again for reusing your bag!