PROUDLY SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY!

HOOD CANAL FOOD BANK

The Hood Canal Food Bank is a non-profit organization that provides nutritious food with dignity to our neighbors in need in Hoodsport and the Lower Hood Canal area, through donations and the work of dedicated volunteers. Their mission is to feed the less fortunate in our area of Mason County. The food bank is a fully 100% volunteer-based organization. DID YOU KNOW? Our involvement with the Food Bank began because of our concern for the community. The food was first distributed from our church on the occasion of a strike by the Simpson workers in Shelton in the early 80’s. There was a direct need for help for many living in the Hoodsport area. The ministry grew and there was a need for more space. Simpson Timber and Boeing employees contributed funds for the new storage annex next to the fire station on Finch Creek, which was opened in the summer of 1999.

THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF MASON COUNTY

A non-profit organization providing assistance and care to displaced or abused animals including control of pet and feral population. Additionally, the organization is working to provide an animal shelter for unwanted companion animals.​
Their organization adheres to a philosophy of a no-kill shelter and animal rescue. They believe in providing second chances for companion animals whether they are abandoned, abused, neglected or homeless. They believe that all animals deserve the chance to live, thrive and be loved in “forever homes!” ​It is their sincere desire to provide aid when needed and to create opportunities for these needy animals to have a second chance at life.

MASON COUNTY VOLUNTEER CHAPLAINS OF MASON COUNTY FIRE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION 

Fire Chaplains serve the community by meeting emotional and spiritual needs in times of crisis. They provide comfort, reassurance and guidance to those in Mason County who are displaced by fire or experience an emotionally traumatic incident. Additional duties include assisting with contacting family members and/or church pastors as needed, as well as providing referrals to appropriate community agencies within Mason County.

Throughout the Spring of 2023 we held a Teddy Bear Comfort Drive. The Hoodsport community was very supportive of this effort by donating stuffed animals and blankets. All donations were either purchased or handmade. By the end of the drive we filled a squad car. We partnered with Jennifer Bly, owner of Canalside as a drop off site. The community involvement was amazing.