Armed with the compassion of their dedicated volunteers, a Skagit County Senior Nutrition program is making an impact on the lives of Anacortes seniors five days a week.
On March 27, residents are invited to attend a fundraising event at the Anacortes Senior Activity Center to support that very program: Skagit County’s Meals on Wheels.
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