Mending services at the Ballard Food Bank on Thursdays from 11 am-1 pm where work space and a sewing machine are already available. On Wednesday evenings we can be found at Saint Paul’s United Church of Christ from 6 – 8 pm. As the pool of menders increases, other sites may be added.
Mending is a key part of sustainability, reducing both waste and purchases. For people without many resources, menders can be a sign of community support.
Since the new Ballard Food Bank opened and for quite a while before that at other sites, Jody Grage has mended clothing, pack straps, etc. for homeless and low-income clients once a week. Now Jody will lead a new project – Ballard Menders – engaging additional menders since she will be out of town frequently.
Interested? Want to know more? Need some help developing your mending skills before you feel ready to participate? Contact Jody.
