Discovering a Bit of Local History

Discovering a Bit of Local History

This week a CFC crew uncovered a historical “Skagit Maid Ice Cream” sign on a project in Anacortes. “Skagit Maid Ice Cream” was originally “Evergreen Ice Cream”. The name and ownership changed in the early 1930’s. “Skagit Maid Ice Cream” was manufactured by the Anacortes Ice Company. The Anacortes Ice Company was established in 1906 at the foot of O Avenue on Curtis Dock. The… Read More

Thank you!

Thank you!

A big thank you to all who came out to our Open House! It was a great evening and would not have been so without the generosity of our friends, family, and colleagues who were in attendance. We had an overwhelming turnout and feel completely blessed by the vast support from our community. We are excited to be here and look forward to the opportunity… Read More

skagit friendship house
Skagit Friendship House

Skagit Friendship House

The Skagit Friendship House staff checks out the plans on the building site of our new Community Kitchen. We are so pleased by how everything is coming along and can’t wait to open the doors to the public in several months! Thanks to everyone in the community who has supported this effort to feed the hungry. Skagit Friendship House is excited to partner with Chad… Read More