Flying flags, waving placards and chanting slogans are all part of the work to stand up to ongoing assaults on our democracy.  

And two weeks ago, during their Oct. 18 No Kings rally in Coupeville, members of the League of Women Voters of Whidbey Island added another element to their effort to support one another.  
 
Members of the Whidbey League also gathered 10 boxes of food and raised more than $800 in donations to benefit three island food banks.  

“Rallying, marching and speaking out against the abuses and threats to our democracy are important," said Whidbey League Co-President Judy Hucka. "But we can also show our love of our country by taking care of our own community. Collecting food for those who desperately need it is a direct and tangible thing we can do." 

League members carried buckets bearing QR codes to enable fellow marchers to donate directly to the food banks.