Dear Vashon Residents,
Starting November 1st, 2025, people who usually get Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which I call Food Stamps as an old folk, will only be getting 50% of their November benefits.
Vashon Interfaith Council to Prevent Homelessness (IFCH) wants to help our Vashon residents who will be affected by these cuts. We will be setting up a special fund specifically to be able to give out food cards at our two grocery stores so people can still eat. Food insecurity is very scary and increases stress among families. We would like to lessen their fears.
IFCH is asking the community to donate money to IFCH specifically for this FOOD program. IFCH did a rent program during the 2020 pandemic. Though this, we learned how to reach into the community, where the most need exists, most quickly.
You can donate by going directly to our donation page: https://ifchvashon.org/donate-2/
Under “Add special instructions to the seller”, type in FOOD. Or you can mail us a check at IFCH, PO Box 330, Vashon WA 98070. Write FOOD in the memo.
Every dollar donated will be used exclusively for this program.
Thank you for your generosity
Hilary Emmer
