PORT ANGELES, Wash. — Facing rising demand and looming federal cuts, the Port Angeles Food Bank is taking a new approach to keeping its shelves stocked: selling homemade meals to the public.

The food bank recently launched the “ Comfort Café ,” where its staff prepares nutritious meals for sale. For $12, customers receive two prepackaged meals to take home — with all proceeds going directly toward food bank programs.

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“It’s a tangible thing,” said Kayla Fairchild, culinary program manager at the food bank. “You come in, pick up your meals, and see people getting food for their families. You see where your contribution is going — and you get something for yourself as well.”

The café meals are made with ingre

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