To the editor:

I’d like to thank Safeway and our generous community. My son organized a food drive through his Boy Scout Troop 1496 last weekend at Safeway.

In a few short hours his group collected more than 800 pounds of food for Helpline House.

On our island where short sales and unemployment are still very real facts, it’s heartening to see people reach down to give others a hand.

CHRIS HANACEK

Bainbridge Island