For the last 20 years Janet Back’s husband has been fighting Parkinson’s disease. As a classical music lover, he used to buy records to play on his old turn table. […]
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Bus stop on Leary moved to accommodate food bank
The bus stop at NW Leary and Ione Place has always been in front of the Carter showroom, until recently. Earlier this month, the stop was moved to the other […]
Restaurante Michoacan holding food drive
Help the Ballard Food Bank at Restaurante Michoacan (8311 15th Ave NW). The family-owned Mexican restaurant is holding a food drive this holiday season to help families in our area. […]
Trotters raise thousands for Ballard Food Bank
2010 Turkey Trotters helped raise a record amount for the Ballard Food Bank. The 4th annual Thanksgiving 5k run/walk/jog brought in $26,000 for the local non-profit, Nancy McKinney the executive […]
Many brave the cold for the 2010 Turkey Trot
Lots of turkeys participating in the 4th annual Turkey Trot which benefits the Ballard Food Bank. Here is a look at this morning’s 5k. Heading to the start of the […]
Ballard Food Bank desperate for turkeys
In the middle of all this snow (coverage here), the Ballard Food Bank (5130 Leary Avenue NW) needs immediate help this Thanksgiving. We received a note from Nancy McKinney from […]
Ballard Food Bank needs holiday donations
The holidays are a busy time for the Ballard Food Bank. Nancy McKinney, the executive director of the food bank sent us the following note: The Ballard Food Bank is […]
Time to register for the 4th annual Turkey Trot
The 4th annual Turkey Trot is a month away and registration is now open. The 2009 Turkey Trot The 5k jog, walk or run will once again be the morning […]
Phillips takes walking tour of Ballard
King County Councilmember Larry Phillips took a walking tour of Ballard this afternoon to meet with business owners and residents. The tour, organized by the Ballard Chamber of Commerce, began at […]
Ballard Food Bank makes plea to City Council
A plan to cut funding to emergency food systems in Seattle was met with opposition Wednesday night at the first public hearing on the city’s budget. A representative from the Ballard Food […]
Grand opening for new location of Food Bank
The Ballard Food Bank recently moved into its new location on Leary Ave NW from 24th Ave NW. The new location of the Ballard Food Bank at 5130 Leary Ave. […]
St. Al’s students donate bounty to charity
Students from St. Alphonsus Parish School has donated their first harvest from the Parish Community Garden to the Ballard Food Bank. Last week, students, parents and teachers picked enough vegetables […]
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