Sunrise Food Bank's time is short, but operations continue as normal

Food for thought took on added meaning during the “Meet the Mayor” session at La Conner Swinomish Library Saturday.

La Conner Sunrise Food Bank Board President John Petrich and Director Arin Magill updated attendees on the probable move from the ground floor of the historic Garfield Masonic Lodge Building at Third and Benton. Area Masons are consolidating operations in Sedro-Woolley and selling their La Conner and Mount Vernon properties.

Petrich, a retired Swinomish Indian Tribal Community staffer, said the food bank’s lease for the 19th century Masonic Hall runs through 2025 with the possibi...