Every year, KING 5 teams up with Northwest Harvest to help stock the shelves at food banks across the state to give families in need a helping hand, especially around the holidays. KING 5 viewers have always stepped up with food and cash donations.
This year, New Day is asking audience members and guests to take part in a special quest - to help kick off our Home Team Harvest event by filling the fountain in the KING 5 lobby throughout the month of November!
Northwest Harvest's Executive Director Shelley Rotondo and Community Engagement Director Deborah Squires joined Meeghan to talk about the growing number of famlies in need, and to show us just how far our donations can go.
Here's a look at what Northwest Harvest can buy with a $10 donation:
- 5 pounds of rice
- 3 pounds of beans
- 3 pounds of cucumbers
- 20 pounds of potatoes
- 10 pounds of onions
- 10 pounds of apples
- 4 cans of tomatoes
- 4 cans of sweet peas
- 2 pounds of rolled oats
- 2 pounds of pasta
- 4 cans of cut green beans
- 2 pounds of ground turkey
- 2 pounds of corn meal
Here's a look at the most needed and versatile food donations:
- Cereals
- Canned meats (like tuna)
- Canned meals (like chili and soup)
- Peanut butter
- Baby food
- Diapers (the only NON-food item collected by Northwest Harvest)
For more information about Northwest Harvest's work, including how to donate if you're not planning to come to a New Day show in November, please click here.
