Washington County food drive deemed a success

HILLSBORO, Ore. -- The second annual Washington County Farmer?s Market summer food drive was an unquestionable success, officials said.

Benefiting the Tualatin Valley Gleaners, this supplemental food program is designed to provide food, aid and other assistance to the low income and disabled individuals in the Tualatin Valley area.

Eleven different Washington County Farmer?s Market locations participated, and the donations amounted to $1051 in cash and tokens. The total amount of food gathered from all of the Washington County Farmer?s Markets was 3,932 pounds.

In addition to canned items and fresh produce bought from the market vendors, donations included such items as:

• food for pets
• personal supplies (deodorant, diapers, shampoo)
• condiments (mayo, ketchup, soy sauce, syrup)
• protein foods (canned tuna, chicken and other meats)

When: From 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturdays (through Nov. 17) and from 3-6 p.m. Wednesdays (through Aug. 29)

Where: SW Hall Boulevard, between Third and Fifth Streets in Beaverton. Find a map and directions.
Info: Call 503-643-5345 for details.

Shopping at the market means

• Enjoying whole foods that are at their peak of flavor
• Enjoying foods that have not been shipped across the country burning precious fossil fuels
• Buying plants that were raised and nurtured by the people who sell them
• Supporting artisans who produce products that are made with attention to craft and quality
• Boosting our local economy by supporting Northwest producers
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Source: http://beaverton.katu.com/news/community-spirit/491336-washington-county-food-drive-deemed-success

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