Auburn Food Bank gears up for holiday giving

Volunteers gathered Nov. 23 at the Auburn Food Bank to distribute meals to people in need. The Auburn Food Bank is open 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday at 930 18th Place NE, Auburn, WA 98002. Weekend donations can be arranged. There is also a drop-off container in the Safeway parking lot at 101 Auburn Way S. Items are picked up daily (food, hygiene supplies or pet food only; no cash). To learn more or donate, visit www.theauburnfoodbank.org or call 253-833-8925.

Debbie Christian and Leticia Brito of the Auburn Food Bank. Photo by Carol Greiling/Auburn Reporter
Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus and volunteer Carl Johnson at the Auburn Food Bank on Nov. 23. Photo by Carol Greiling/Auburn Reporter
A line at the Auburn Food Bank on Nov. 23. Photo by Carol Greiling/Auburn Reporter
A girl named Nichole at the Auburn Food Bank. Photo by Carol Greiling/Auburn Reporter