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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-04-30 E-Hazelnut Newsletter City of Tukwila E-Hazelnut Newsletter April 2020 City of Tukwila and community work together to take care of each other Quick Links City of Tukwila Website City Employment Opportunities TukTV City staff has been working closely with the Tukwila Food Pantry over the last month . There is an overwhelming need in our community right now , and thanks to volunteers and donors, th e P antry is here to support our neighbors and community at a time of immense crisis. They continue to see Tukwila Elected Officials record numbers of households served week after week and more help is needed to keep up with demand . On April Mayor: Allan Ekberg 13, t wo Washington National Guard members were sent to the pantry to assist with packaging and distributing food and City Council: supplies. They have assisted staff and volunteers with De'Sean Quinn (Council President) packing and distributing thousands of pounds of food. Verna Seal Kathy Hougardy Because of this record demand, the pantry is continu al ly in Kate Kruller need of some critical items. Thankfully, community groups Thomas McLeod Zak Idan and local businesses have been stepping up to help. The Cynthia Delostrinos Johnson Vietnamese Martyr's Paris h recently came through with a huge donation of body wash, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorants, bars of soap, baby wipes, shampoo and diapers . Local business Diecutstickers.com also donated a large supply of diapers and wipes. The Pantry couldn't operate without generous support like this from the Tukwila community. Are you interested in volunteering or donating? Learn more about the Pantry and how to support thei r work at www.tukwilapantry.org . Local stores and community members have also helped out by donating needed Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to our Police Department. Lowe's and Home Depot have donated gloves and disinfectant, while Good Samaritans have bought gloves and other supplies over the past month. On April 2, Facebook donated 4,000 N95 masks to the King County Sheriff's Office for distribution to King County law enforcement agencies. Along with other South King County agencies, the Tukwila Police Department received a portion of those donated masks. N95 masks have become essential pieces of protective equipment for officers when responding to calls involving individuals who may have been exposed and or are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19. Thank you to everyone that has donated protective equipment, hand sanitizer and food to the department to keep our officers safe and the department up and running. Support Tukwila Restaurants with the Great Tukwila Carry-Out! Many Tukwila restaurants are still offering carryout and/or delivery options during the 'Stay Home, Stay Healthy' order. You can support them by ordering today! We've compiled a list of all participating Tukwila restaurants at www.TukwilaWA.gov/Restaurants. Have you responded to the 2020 Census? The census provides critical data that lawmakers, business owners, teachers, and many others use to provide daily services, products, and support for you and our community. Every year, billions of dollars in federal funding go to hospitals, fire departments, schools, roads, and other resources based on census data. The results of the census also determine the number of seats each state will have in the U.S. House of Representatives, and they are used to draw congressional and state legislative districts. Learn more and respond online now at 2020Census.gov. City of Tukwila | 6200 Southcenter Blvd, Tukwila WA 98188 | 206 433-1800 Copyright © 2020 City of Tukwila. All Rights Reserved.