COMMUNITY PROJECTS
Hood Canal Improvement Club invests in community projects that strengthen and support the Hood Canal area. From keeping the pantry stocked at Hood Canal School to offering emergency preparedness programs like Kindness Keepers, we are dedicated to helping our neighbors and improving the well-being of our community.
Hood Canal Orcas Pantry
 Go Orcas! |  Chris Eakes receiving an award for his dedication to the school pantry! |
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 Help us stay stocked up ALL YEAR LONG! |  Hood Canal School |
 We love supporting our kids and families |  Beautiful photo of our Hood Canal kids! |
The pantry at Hood Canal School District sends out bags of food weekly to district families via a "Grab and Go" format. They prepare “basic need” bags that contain a meal and a few other items based on what they have in stock. The food bank has no formal funding and is servicing about 35+ families week to week with this bag of food. The support they get from the community is what keeps the program alive and keeps food insecurity at bay.
HCIC is ready to lead this effort year-round! We're thrilled to introduce an even easier way for you to contribute—simply check out our Amazon Wish List link to make a difference today!
Make your contribution through our Amazon Wish List link!
Emergency Preparedness
Kindness Keepers & Map Your Neighborhood
Hood Canal Improvement Club and Mason County Fire Dept 6 hosted neighbors from Alderbrook’s Michelle Dr. and Manzanita St. on August 26th, to its latest introductory workshop on how to “Map to Your Neighborhood.” Invited by Sandy Mabery, Randy Furukawa and Jan Weatherly neighbors came together at Firehouse 6 to learn how to make their neighborhood Kinder Safer and Better Prepared.
The program was presented by Chief Clint Volk and HCIC chair Deanna Burnett Keener. Using material created by LuAn K Joshnson ,Ph. D. and the Public Education Program, Washington State Emergency Management. The award-winning program walked attendees through the vital 9 steps to take in an emergency. Getting them through that first golden hour that repeatedly has proven to save lives and property. That time when it is us and our neighbors who will be immediately available. A neighborhood map was begun, and prizes were given to help kick off putting together the supplies recommended for your To Go Bag.
If you or your neighborhood would like to have your own workshop receive prizes and share lite refreshments, text Deanna Burnett Keener at 253-736-4370.
