December 8, 2008, Tukwila, WA – ExOfficio, a Seattle-based adventure apparel outfitter, is collecting donations for Northwest Harvest at its various retail locations through Wednesday, December 24, 2008. Northwest Harvest supplies food to nearly 300 Washington state food banks annually.
Launching the food drive this last week, ExOfficio has already collected more than 1000 pounds of food for this local cause. Additionally, ExOfficio is offering 10 percent off its travel inspired apparel to those who donate.
ExOfficio has nurtured its relationship with Northwest Harvest through six years of service and contribution.
“Giving back to our community by working with Northwest Harvest has become a tradition for us and part of our culture,” said Bill Swan, Director of Operations and Administration, ExOfficio. “We are really excited about this year’s donation, and are looking forward to our future work with Northwest Harvest.”
Donations are being accepted at local ExOfficio retail locations:
Bellevue/Lincoln Square:
610 Bellevue Way NE, Ste 100
Bellevue, WA 98004
425.454.0914
Downtown Seattle
114 Vine Street
Seattle, WA 98121
206.283.4746
Sea-Tac International Airport
Central Terminal, Sea-Tac Airport
206.242.9696
800.264.4556
About ExOfficio
ExOfficio was born in 1987 when two guys in a garage engineered a shirt with the function of a fly-fishing vest, the ventilation of a cool breeze and the construction of a men’s dress shirt. The company has created apparel known for innovative technical features and performance benefits ever since. ExOfficio is sold internationally in specialty outdoor, fly-fishing, travel and luggage stores. Products are available in ExOfficio retail stores and online. ExOfficio is devoted to enhancing worldly exploration through clothing that packs-well, performs and is durable enough for a lifetime of adventure.
About Northwest Harvest
Northwest Harvest is a Washington statewide hunger relief agency who supplies 18 million pounds of food each year to nearly 300 food banks and 36 counties across Washington. Northwest Harvest is devoted to respecting the dignity of the people they serve and providing the freshest, most nutritious food possible to their clients.
Contact
Nancy Fendler
Fendler Communications
207-846-0700
nancy@fendler.com
Chris Keyes
ExOfficio
206-691-5257
ckeyes@exofficio.com
