Whatcom Faith Community Immigrant Support (WFCIS)Weekly Update
We are people of faith seeking to support immigrants in Whatcom County. Though our traditions are diverse, we share the value of celebrating and defending our immigrant neighbors.
Each week, WFCIS volunteers and donors make a difference in the lives of 50 families with an estimated membership of 270 family members. Over 65% of the family members are children and youth. Your help ensures that Whatcom County is place where all are welcome. Everything you do is critical, whether it is donating a dozen eggs, transporting or delivering boxes or helping to organize donations. The need is increasing so please continue your support through these important summer months.
TUESDAY VOLUNTEER SIGN-UPS FOR 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
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
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, August 14, 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 that can be divided on Tuesday mornings. Please indicate that as an interest at WhatcomFCIS@gmail.com.
Thank you for your generous donations. You are making a difference across Whatcom County.
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 neighbors 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