The storage room where the dry food items were kept flooded overnight Monday.
Video obtained by FOX 13 News shows what staff members at South Kitsap Helpline found when they walked down the stairs.
“We have a really great staff,” said executive director Jennifer Hardison. “Bags of rice weigh a lot, imagine what that was like lifting them all soaked.”
“We have two-people income households struggling,” said Hardison. “It’s sad to think that we know have less items that we can give out when we open back up on Thursday.
“We’ve heard some people say they’re going to do a pasta or rice drive, and that’s nice,” said Hardison. “We’re hoping we get some food donations, but it could mean our groceries are a little thinner than they normally are.”
“It’s still a little damp, but we’re working through it,” said Hardison.
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If you’re interested in helping the food bank, Hardison said people can donate dry food items at its Port Orchard location during hours of operation.
- Mac & cheese
- Pasta
- Oatmeal
- Rice
- Crackers
- Cookies
