Wondering what you can do to help in your community with COVID-19 response and relief? Here are some ideas:

• Donate blood - Our local blood banks are at critically low reserves due to blood drive cancellations. For more information on how to help, click here.


• Donate food/time - Food banks in our area have seen a dramatic drop in donations and volunteers. Most volunteers are 60+ and in the higher risk category.


• Donate supplies - Our local homeless shelters will be overextended and will be running out of supplies as the pandemic continues. Consider donating the extra supplies you stocked up on and don't need at home.


• Shop small - Our small businesses and restaurants are suffering the most, with many already being forced to close their doors due to an 80% or more drop in sales. Order takeout if you don't feel comfortable going out or buy gift cards for your local shops.


• Give to local charities - Many nonprofit organizations are in the swing of their yearly fundraising campaigns and have had to cancel large events that they depend on.


• Provide childcare - With schools in our region closing for at least 6-weeks, many parents are going to be struggling. If you are healthy and able, please consider providing childcare to neighbors who don't have the option to work from home.


• Run errands - Our elderly family, friends, and neighbors will need help in the coming weeks if they are unable to go out in the community to run everyday errands like picking up prescriptions or milk.

Please continue to follow the CDC and World Health Organization (WHO) for the most up-to-date and accurate information.

If you think you or a family member may have been exposed or if you have questions regarding coronavirus, call your county’s public health centers at the phone number below.

King County: (206) 477-3977
Snohomish County: (425) 339-5200
Skagit County: (360) 416-1500
Whatcom County: (360) 778-6000

Combatting this pandemic will take all of us working together to support the most vulnerable in our community. I will continue to do everything I can to provide resources to Washington State and across the country.

Thank you,
Suzan

Suzan DelBene