A Simple Gesture - Anacortes

A Simple Gesture - Anacortes We are a local food collection program that works to supply the hungry with food year round. We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

Started by a local mom-daughter duo, this non-profit is now run by a volunteer 8 member Board of Directors. Our goal is to provide local hungry with a steady supply of food year round. We collect food every other month from donors' doorsteps and deliver it to local food banks. We also stock "mini food closets" called Red Bag Pantries throughout town. We have partnered with other local organization

s such as The Salvation Army, Food to Go, Anacortes Family Center, Anacortes Police Department, Anacortes Fire Deparment, Anacortes Senior Center, Cap Sante High School, Anacortes Public Library, and Island Health to get food into the hands of those who need it the most. All food collected stays local, supporting Anacortes and La Conner. We have over 100 volunteers that help with pick ups and food processing. To donate, email your contact information to [email protected], or sign up online through our website www.asimplegestureanacortes.org.

The June food needs list is a long one, and your donations are much needed and appreciated at this time, as the food ban...
06/01/2026

The June food needs list is a long one, and your donations are much needed and appreciated at this time, as the food bank shelves are quickly becoming empty; a large number of items are already gone.

JUNE NEEDS:
Jam/Jelly
Peanut Butter
Crackers
Snacks
Cereal (both boxes and single serve packages)
Meals-in-a-Can
Chili
Baked Beans/Pork n' Beans
Canned Fruit
Coffee (including instant and single servings, no K-cups)
Juices (bottles and boxed)
Milk (all types)
Sugar (white and brown)
Pancake Mix
Syrup
Honey
Cooking Oil
Cake/Brownie/Baking Mixes
Flour
Salt, Pepper
Canned Chicken/Beef
Tuna
Spam (including low sodium)
Spaghetti Sauce
Tomato Sauce/Paste/Diced/Crushed
Instant Potatoes
Pasta Roni
Hamburger Helper
Rice
Rice-a-Roni
Milk (all types)
Soups (all types)
Refried Beans
Kidney Beans
Pinto Beans
Mushrooms
Olives
Beets
Carrots
Peas
Ramen
Condiments: Ketchup, mustard, mayo, salad dressing, bbq sauce, relish and other pickled condiments.

SPECIAL REQUEST (in addition to your food bag)
Bar Soap
Shampoo
Conditioner
Toothpaste and Toothbrushes
Toilet Paper

NOT NEEDED:
NO Green Beans
NO Mac & Cheese
NO Dry Pasta

Thank you, Anacortes Middle School, for your generous food donations, your school made a real difference! This is what m...
04/14/2026

Thank you, Anacortes Middle School, for your generous food donations, your school made a real difference! This is what makes Anacortes special.

Another incredible pick-up day from the Anacortes community!!
04/13/2026

Another incredible pick-up day from the Anacortes community!!

This is what community looks like ❤️Thank you, Marine Insurance Company, for donating 115 lbs of food in March!
04/11/2026

This is what community looks like ❤️
Thank you, Marine Insurance Company, for donating 115 lbs of food in March!

Our drivers will be at your home tomorrow, APRIL 11th, between 9am-12:30pm. Please have your red bag outside and ready ...
04/11/2026

Our drivers will be at your home tomorrow, APRIL 11th, between 9am-12:30pm. Please have your red bag outside and ready to go by 9:00am.

Thank you, Thrive Fitness community, for your donations!
04/10/2026

Thank you, Thrive Fitness community, for your donations!

Thank you Anacortes United Methodist Church for your 133 lbs of food and $148 donated to
04/10/2026

Thank you Anacortes United Methodist Church for your 133 lbs of food and $148 donated to

APRIL NEEDS: Jam/JellyCanned FruitCoffee (including instant and single servings, no K-cups) Juices (bottles and boxed)Ce...
04/09/2026

APRIL NEEDS:
Jam/Jelly
Canned Fruit
Coffee (including instant and single servings, no K-cups)
Juices (bottles and boxed)
Cereal (both boxes and single serve packages)
Sugar (white and brown)
Flour
Pancake Mix
Syrup
Cooking Oil
Cake/Brownie Mixes
Canned Chicken/Beef
Tuna
Spam (including low sodium)
Spaghetti Sauce
Tomato Sauce/Paste/Diced
Meals-in-a-Can
Chili
Baked Beans/Pork n' Beans
Pasta Roni
Hamburger Helper
Rice
Crackers
Milk (all types)
Soups
Corn
Carrots
Peas
Mushrooms
Olives
Beets
Condiments: Ketchup, mustard, mayo, salad dressing, bbq sauce, relish and other pickled condiments.
Peanut Butter
Toilet Paper

SPECIAL REQUEST:
Baby Formula

At this time, the food bank currently does NOT need:
NO Green Beans

NO Mac & Cheese

NO Dry Pasta

NO Fruit Leather/Fruit Candy Snacks

NO Granola Bars

NO Oatmeal

We are only one week away from our April pick-up day! Our drivers will be at your home next Saturday, APRIL 11th, betwe...
04/04/2026

We are only one week away from our April pick-up day!
Our drivers will be at your home next Saturday, APRIL 11th, between 9am-12:30pm. Please have your red bag outside and ready to go by 9:00am.

APRIL NEEDS:
Jam/Jelly
Canned Fruit
Coffee (including instant and single servings, no K-cups)
Juices (bottles and boxed)
Cereal (both boxes and single serve packages)
Sugar (white and brown)
Flour
Pancake Mix
Syrup
Cooking Oil
Cake/Brownie Mixes
Canned Chicken/Beef
Tuna
Spam (including low sodium)
Spaghetti Sauce
Tomato Sauce/Paste/Diced
Meals-in-a-Can
Chili
Baked Beans/Pork n' Beans
Pasta Roni
Hamburger Helper
Rice
Crackers
Milk (all types)
Soups
Corn
Carrots
Peas
Mushrooms
Olives
Beets
Condiments: Ketchup, mustard, mayo, salad dressing, bbq sauce, relish and other pickled condiments.
Peanut Butter
Toilet Paper

SPECIAL REQUEST

Baby Formula

NOT NEEDED: At this time, the food bank currently does NOT need:
NO Green Beans

NO Mac & Cheese

NO Dry Pasta

NO Fruit Leather/Fruit Candy Snacks

NO Granola Bars

NO Oatmeal

Thank you, United Methodist Church of Anacortes for your donations: $148 and 133 lbs of food.
02/17/2026

Thank you, United Methodist Church of Anacortes for your donations: $148 and 133 lbs of food.

Address

PO Box 1413
Anacortes, WA
98221

Telephone

+13603996463

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