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Flames Destroyed A Spanaway Food Bank: Here's How You Can Help
Spanaway Food Bank has pledged to rebuild, but they're going to need a little community support.
SPANAWAY, WA — The Spanaway Food Bank is closed indefinitely after flames tore through their facility Friday morning. The News Tribune reports the food bank distributes more than 15,000 pounds of food to 1,100 people a month, but most of their stockpile was destroyed in the blaze. According to KOMO News, the food bank's all-volunteer staff has served the community for decades, and typically the holiday months ahead are their busiest of the year.
Other organizations in the area are stepping in to fill the gap and spearheading an effort to help Spanaway Food Bank rebuild.
HOW TO HELP
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- Donate to the Spanaway Food Bank via the Emergency Food Network. 100% of the funds raised will go to the food bank.
- Call 253-584-1040 if you can help recovery efforts in any way.
- Anyone in need of food is also encouraged to contact the number above.
The fire's cause remains under investigation.
The Spanaway Food Bank caught fire this morning and lost everything! It will be closed indefinitely. Please contact @efoodnet if you are in need of food today. https://t.co/SsSFe9dbCT 253-584-1040 @komonews @KING5Seattle @KIRO7Seattle @Q13FOX @KIRORadio pic.twitter.com/hXuyrptKJ1
— Central Pierce Fire & Rescue (@CentralPierce) October 11, 2019
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