The Seattle Seahawks, Seahawks Women’s Association, Delta Air Lines and Northwest Harvest encourage fans to bring nonperishable food items or cash donations to the Seahawks versus Cowboys game on Oct. 12.

Volunteers will be stationed at all gates and in Touchdown City to accept contributions.

Donations are also being accepted online at www.northwestharvest.org and via text.  Fans interested in donating via text should send “ENDHUNGER” to 80888 to make a $10 donation to Northwest Harvest (the charge will be added to phone bill).

Northwest Harvest is the only independent food bank distributor operating statewide, with a network of more than 360 food banks, meal programs and high-need schools.

“One in five people in Washington struggles with food insecurity,” Shelley Rotondo, CEO of Northwest Harvest said in a press release. “With the help of Seahawks fans, we’re working to improve those numbers and tackle hunger across the state.”

This season, Northwest Harvest has an especially urgent need for the following:

• Baby food

• Chili

• Peanut butter

• Canned fruits

• Crackers

• Soups

• Canned meats

• Granola bars

• Stews

• Canned vegetables

• Infant formula

• Trail mix

With distribution centers in western, eastern, coastal and central Washington, Northwest Harvest reaches communities across the state, changing lives and providing the tools necessary to escape hunger.

Northwest Harvest does not receive government funding, and relies on donations from individuals, businesses, foundations and other organizations.

For more information about Northwest Harvest, or to donate, call 206-625-0755 or log on to www.northwestharvest.org.