Lakewood Police warn of phone scam requesting money in name of fallen officer
By Q13 News Staff
LAKEWOOD, Wash. - The Lakewood Police Department is warning locals of a new scam to hit the area, where residents receive a phone call from someone pretending to be from the department asking for the Fallen Officer Food Drive.
The department reminds people that they never call anyone to solicit donations for the annual event in honor of the officer, which also doesn t happen until November.
Lakewood police said they solicit donations the same way every year: on Facebook, Twitter, on their reader board and on their website. They will also work with the Emergency Food Network to mail out donor letters, but they will never call you.
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Front Porch holds virtual concert to benefit Emergency Food Network
Front Porch holds virtual concert to benefit Emergency Food Network By Patrick Huddleston | March 10, 2021 at 4:36 PM EST - Updated March 10 at 6:20 PM
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) -The Front Porch Save the Music live-streamed concert series is intended to keep music flowing during the coronavirus pandemic, while also raising money for local nonprofits.
The concert slated for Wednesday, March 10, features Gabe Robey and Mike Burris with a Tony Rice Tribute. The event will raise money for non-profit Emergency Food Network (EFN).
EFN provides food for three days of balanced meals, on the same day requested, to individuals and families in Charlottesville and Albemarle County. It also partners with local organizations to help provide food for those in need.
EFN helping Boys & Girls Club provide healthy snacks to Southwood community
EFN helping Boys & Girls Club provide healthy snacks to Southwood community By Patrick Huddleston | March 5, 2021 at 4:15 PM EST - Updated March 5 at 6:04 PM
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - Since 2011, the Charlottesville/Albemarle Emergency Food Network (EFN) has donated nearly $100,000, helping the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Virginia (BGCCV) provide thousands of healthy snacks and meals to youth.
EFN’s support has largely benefited the Southwood Club, which serves nearly 130 children each day.
BGCCV Chief Operating Officer Mia Woods says these donations help serve an area that otherwise wouldn’t qualify for help due to school district designations
Pierce County food banks encourage families in need to plan ahead for the Christmas holiday
Families urged not to wait until the last minute. Some food banks will be closed for the holidays and there may be longer lines to get food. Author: Brit Moorer (KING5) Updated: 9:20 PM PST December 15, 2020
Food banks in Pierce County are seeing a 40% increase in people reaching out for help.
The demand isn t expected to let up as families try to put food on the table for the Christmas holiday.
”As we go into the holidays, what we know is that people are going to need more food and access to it in different ways,” said Michelle Douglas, CEO of the Emergency Food Network.