Whidbey Farm and Market hosts local nonprofits for holidays

Whidbey Farm and Market hosts charity programs in the final days before it closes for the season.

Whidbey Farm and Market is hosting sales and programs put on by local nonprofits in the final days before it closes for the season.

Island residents still in need of a Christmas tree can pick one up at a lot operated by YoungLife, a nonprofit Christian ministry that puts on faith- and relationship-building programs for youth and young adults. Funds raised by tree sales will be used to send kids to summer camp.

Holiday wreaths are also available, sold by the local Boy Scouts to fund troop operations and activities.

Whidbey Farm and Market is also serving as a hub for a food drive and giving tree put on by Whidbey Island Angels.

“We are excited to also be partnering with Whidbey Island Angels this holiday season,” said Shannon Hamilton, owner of Whidbey Farm and Market. “We are so inspired by the work they do all year round and wanted to offer our support.”

Customers can donate food items for the Whidbey Island Angels food pantry or pick up a tag from the giving tree at the market. Gift tags each list three items a specific child in need has requested for Christmas.

“Many island families are experiencing hardship this holiday season, including the heartbreak of not being able to afford to buy Christmas gifts for their kids,” Whidbey Island Angels representative Tanya Karma Hernandez said. “Making it easier for our community to support these families with food donations and Christmas gifts helps our work tremendously.”

Food and wrapped gifts must be dropped off at the market by 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 19, after which the market will close until the spring.