An image depicts a person with headphones on, sitting at their computer in a busy cafe, alone, drinking a cup of coffee. The act of being alone should be a comfortable experience rather than an anxious one. // Illustration by Kristina Mendoza
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December 12Pallets line the warehouse area at Foothills Food Bank in Maple Falls, Wash., on Nov. 6, 2025. Items stored here are sorted and prepared for distribution to clients. // Photo by Janessa Bates
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December 12Informational pamphlets are displayed inside Foothills Food Bank’s store in Maple Falls, Wash., on Nov. 6, 2025. These handouts are among the non-food resources the organization offers. // Photo by Janessa Bates
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December 12Foothills Food Bank in Maple Falls, Wash., pictured on Nov. 6, 2025. It serves East Whatcom County, a rural region including communities such as Peaceful Valley, Kendall, Maple Falls, Glacier, Deming and Acme. // Photo by Janessa Bates






