Helping People, Help People

Diana Naramore • April 19, 2020

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Getting through this pandemic has been trying, to say the least, and impacting each of us in ways we could have never imagined. This is tough stuff.

Sip and Ship hopes that being open for business might help you take advantage of an opportunity to help our shared community by helping a neighbor in need. We invite you to join us in this effort by dropping off any non-perishable food item(s) that will go directly to the Ballard Food Bank and Greenwood FamilyWorks . As unemployment continues its ripple effect across Washington State, Governor Inslee has challenged all of us to help our local food banks. Sip and Ship has containers in our shops to collect any pantry items you’d like to donate. Anything you can provide will add great value and resilience within our community.

Meanwhile, Team Sip and Ship feels privileged to be able to take care of you and your coffee to-go , mailing , and notary needs .

With gratitude,

Diana and Team

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