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Mercer Islanders display generosity at food drive

Published 2:30 pm Sunday, November 16, 2025

By Wire Service

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Mercer Island Rising United for Democracy hosted a food and grocery store gift card drive in response to the federal government withholding SNAP funding for two hours on Nov. 14. Generous shoppers at the north end QFC donated more than $1,330 and a carload of groceries and supplies. The gift cards went to Mercer Island Youth and Family Services food security programs, and the food and supplies were given to Hopelink on the Eastside. Pictured are Julie Sarkissian, Callie Ridolfi and Q Galazer. Courtesy photo

Mercer Island Rising United for Democracy hosted a food and grocery store gift card drive in response to the federal government withholding SNAP funding for two hours on Nov. 14. Generous shoppers at the north end QFC donated more than $1,330 and a carload of groceries and supplies. The gift cards went to Mercer Island Youth and Family Services food security programs, and the food and supplies were given to Hopelink on the Eastside. Pictured are Julie Sarkissian, Callie Ridolfi and Q Galazer. Courtesy photo

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