Whatcom Faith Community Immigrant Support (WFCIS) Weekly Update
There has been a surge in disappearances by ICE, which has put a strain on families
We are people of faith seeking to support immigrants in Whatcom County. We share the value of celebrating and defending our immigrant neighbors.
THANK YOU, VOLUNTEERS, FOR YOUR FAITHFUL SERVICE
The Leadership team wants to recognize all of you who help make food available to our Whatcom neighbors’ week after week! We know that summer brings its own challenges with vacations and visitors. Your time on Tuesdays is deeply appreciated!! Our goal is to always be able to serve families who have emergency needs for food. Your time has ensured that 5 new families in the last two weeks have food and diapers immediately during a family crisis.
TUESDAY VOLUNTEER SIGN-UPS FOR JUNE, JULY, AND AUGUST
We know that vacations and travel are here and you want to plan your volunteer time in advance. Please sign up to let us know when you are available on Tuesdays to help.
A. Transport food boxes from Food Bank to First Congregational church. We use three vehicles that can hold approximately 20 food boxes at one time. Tuesdays 12:00 – 12:45
June-Sign-Up for Transporting Boxes
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0548ADAC2FA4FFC25-64146273-june2026#/
July Sign-up for Transporting Boxes
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4CADAA2FA6FB6-64552115-july
August Sign-up for Transporting Boxes
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4CADAA2FA6FB6-64552282-august
B. Receive and organize food donations, fill boxes, and help load delivery vehicles.
Tuesdays 10:45 – 1:00
June Sign-up for Food Boxes
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0548ADAC2FA4FFC25-64146468-june#/
July Sign-up
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4CADAA2FA6FB6-64552000-july
August Sign-up
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4CADAA2FA6FB6-64552210-august
Food Donations for Tuesday, June 30, 2026
First Congregational Church
North Entrance Social Hall 10:45 – 11:45
We are using a combination of your donations and purchases with our financial donations to support families. Please consider making the following items priorities next week:
· Eggs
· Cutie oranges
· Queso and mozzarella cheese
We would especially appreciate groups of people signing up to donate large bags of rice or beans once a month that can be divided into smaller bags on Tuesday mornings. Please indicate that as an interest at Whatcomfcis@gmail.com.
Fresh Food Donations from Your Garden
We had remarkable success last summer including fresh vegetables and fruits from your gardens. Please think about donating the extra that you must share. Any produce that is donated needs to be pre-cleaned please as we cannot do that at FCCB.
Supporting our immigrant neighbor is a community effort!
Links to other local organizations providing support for immigrants:
IRIS - Immigrant Resources Immediate Support
WAISN | Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network
Immigration | League of Women Voters
Home | Northwest Immigrant Rights Project
Renew Northwest | Walking With our Newest Neighbors