Whatcom Faith Comunity Immigrant Support Weekly Newsletter
WFCIS: Whatcom Faith Community Immigrant Support
May 26,2026
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.
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 have to share. Any produce that is donated needs to be pre-cleaned please as we cannot do that at FCCB.
Food Donations for Tuesday, May 12, 2026
First Congregational Church
North Entrance Social Hall 10:45 – 11:45
We especially need Size 7 and toddler diapers!!! We know these are expensive and hope you can help us out.
Donations that Work Every Week:
· Cutie oranges, apples, bananas, limes
· Small packages of rice and pinto beans
· Eggs,
· Yogurt, queso, and mozzarella cheese
· Cilantro,
· All kinds of peppers
· Roma tomatoes,
We now have families and businesses that donate enough tortillas for a week at a time, so we are not asking for additional donations of tortillas.
NEW JUNE Sign-Up Genius – Please Sign-up
Vacations and travel are here. Please sign up to let us know who is available to help each Tuesday. We need people for next week, June 2nd.
Tuesdays 10:45 – 1:00 – Receive and organize food donations, fill boxes, and help load delivery vehicles.
June Sign-up for Food Boxes
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0548ADAC2FA4FFC25-64146468-june#/
Tuesdays 12:00 – 12:45 – Transport food boxes from Food Bank to First Congregational church. We use three vehicles that can hold approximately 20 food boxes at one time.
June-Sign-Up for Transporting Boxes
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0548ADAC2FA4FFC25-64146273-june2026#/
Supporting our immigrant neighbors
is a community effort!
Renew NW: Local organization Renew Northwest is doing a direct impact fundraiser during the month of May. These special funds (apart from the general budget) are being used to directly help immigrant families with one-time expenses that can move them towards greater stability. They are over halfway to their 10K goal. You can learn more and contribute here.
Links to other local organizations providing support for immigrants:
IRIS - Immigrant Resources Immediate Support
WAISN | Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network
Immigration | League of Women Voters