At Hope Harbor, we believe that care extends beyond the classroom and into the daily lives of the children and families we serve. With this commitment in mind and our partnership and collaboration with 36 Weekends, we are proud to introduce The Children's Pantry, a welcoming space where families can trade, donate, or take essential items such as food, clothing, diapers, and toys, free of charge.

We know that a child's ability to engage, focus, and learn starts with feeling safe and secure. However, when basic needs go unmet, it becomes difficult for children to fully experience the joy of learning and play. The Children's Pantry was created as a practical and compassionate response to this reality, ensuring that all families in our community have access to the resources they need.

The need for such an initiative is significant. In Friday Harbor, 20% of children live below the poverty level, a rate 1.5 times higher than the state average. The Children's Pantry is a small but meaningful way to help bridge this gap and provide families with tangible support.

Located at Hope Harbor Children's Center at St. David's, The Children's Pantry is open to all families in need. We invite our community to participate, whether by donating, exchanging, or simply spreading the word. This initiative is built on the power of mutual support, and together, we can create a stronger, more connected San Juan Island where every child has the opportunity to thrive.