If you can't feed a hundred people, then feed just one.

Each month, the American Legion Auxiliary prepares a delicious home-cooked meal for veterans—served with gratitude and deep appreciation for their service. Veterans can pick up their meals at The Legion or arrange free delivery through Island Rides. For more information or to sign up, please email Unit93Auxiliary@gmail.com.

Tuesdays from 12-1:30, downstairs at the Orcas Island Community Church

176 Madrona St., Eastsound, WA

This weekly meal is free and open to all! 

Please note there will be no lunch service on July 8th

Meals are cooked and served by volunteers and we encourage everyone to participate. If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up through the link below. 

We also welcome organizations, businesses and groups to make a meal. Funds are available to underwrite the cost of ingredients if needed. If your group would like to sign up, please email CommunityLunch@orcascrc.org.

The Orcas Senior Center, Whatcom Council on Aging and San Juan Senior Services work together to facilitate and support the Meals on Wheels and More program at the Orcas Senior Center. Healthy meals are prepared for enrolled seniors and home delivered on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. To learn more about receiving home-delivered meals, contact the Senior Center at (360) 376-2677.

The Resource Center's Food Access Program provides simple healthy food options available on site for unsheltered clients and those without adequate cooking facilities. To learn more, please contact the Resource Center at 360-376-3184 or info@orcascrc.org.

Accepts Fresh Bucks (provides up to a $20 benefit each purchase to buy locally grown fruits, vegetables, and produce basics), FLOWER Program (10% off every visit), and Produce Match (buy at least $10 of fresh, frozen, or canned fruits and vegetables with your EBT card and you’ll get a $5 coupon or discount). Open to the public.

The mission of the Food Bank is to nourish current and future generations of our community through food access, education, and advocacy. Income guidelines may surprise you as many island residents qualify to receive weekly no-cost food at OIFB. Home deliveries available on Thursdays. To learn more about hours of service or becoming a customer visit the link below. 

Orcas Island Food Bank Teen Snack Tent: Teens 18 or under. Available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 12:40pm-1:20pm during the school year.

Free or reduced lunch: Reduced cost or free to income qualifying families–breakfast & lunch for school age children. 360-376-1552. 

Weekend Packs for Kids

In conjunction with the Orcas Island Food Bank, available October-June to all public school students K-12. Food for the weekends delivered to school on Friday. Contact 360-376-1590 or msabine@oisd.org

Delicious and healthy senior lunches are served in-person from 11:30am to 12:30pm on Mondays and Wednesdays at Orcas Senior Center. Enjoy engaging conversation, live music, and art exhibits! Suggested donation is $5.00 per meal for guests aged 60 and older and $10.00 per meal for guests under 60. 

TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE–This income/household size based program, formerly known as Food Stamps, is available through the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS). As an added benefit, many farmers markets across the state accept SNAP. Shoppers visit the farmers market information booth and swipe their EBT card. They provide tokens for the amount swiped on the card allowing shoppers to spend with market vendors on SNAP eligible items. Apply by phone at 877-501-2233 or apply through the link below. Need assistance? Contact the Resource Center.

SEASONAL–SNAP/EBT shoppers can double their benefits on fruits and vegetables at participating farmers markets, including the Orcas Island Farmers Market. Look for the SNAP Market Match logo and vendor signs. Shoppers can receive matching funds based on their spending. 

WIC is a federally funded nutrition program providing healthy foods for pregnant women, new and breastfeeding moms, and children under age 5. Eligibility depends on household size and income. To learn more or apply, call the San Juan County Health Department at 360-378-4474 or visit the link below.

SEASONAL–The Women and Infant Children (WIC) and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) provides vouchers for low-income seniors, pregnant women, and women with young children to purchase fresh, healthy food at local farmers markets including the Orcas Island Farmers Market. Program participants receive the vouchers from their WIC clinic or local senior agency and spend them directly with approved farm vendors at approved farmers markets. Vouchers can be used to purchase fresh fruit, fresh vegetables, and fresh cut herbs. The Senior vouchers may also be used to purchase honey. To learn more or apply, call the San Juan County Health Department at 360-378-4474.