For more than 15 years, WIN has been working to ensure that South Whidbey youth have
access to the healthy food they need to thrive. During 2025, WIN’s client volume has
skyrocketed – clearly indicating the high need that local youth and families are experiencing.
This event will raise funds in support of this mission and will help close the hunger gap that
exists in our community.
“WIN has started this summer with a bang – we have more summer clients than ever before in
our weekend delivery program, and we’ve taken on new (and existing) summer camp partners,
to make sure children have lunch while they are attending camp,” says Shimada. “We have
taken the initiative this year to maximize our impact, and the philanthropic dollars invested in us,
by working with food authors and nutritionists to create make-at-home recipes for youth, so that
WIN is not just nourishing bellies with food, but we are also nourishing young minds with the
culinary tools to succeed throughout life.”