A recent site visit to the Oak Harbor Boys & Girls Club highlighted how this vibrant space is far more than an after-school hangout — it’s a vital hub for health, wellness, and nourishment for local kids.
Serving more than 400 youth ages 5 to 18, the Club provides daily healthy meals and snacks — up to 60,000 annually — alongside holistic wellness programming. This includes evidence-based curricula like Healthy Habits and Positive Actions, which build social-emotional learning, nutrition awareness, and lifelong wellness skills. Many Club members come from food-insecure households, and the Club is a key provider of nutritious meals they might not otherwise receive.
Staff emphasized that this isn’t just about meals — it’s about setting kids up for success both physically and emotionally. Through caring mentorship and structured wellness programs, the Club aims to interrupt cycles of poverty, support academic achievement, and instill healthy behaviors from a young age.
A grant from WCF’s Community Health Program is helping to support a full year of healthy meals and curriculum-based programming for local youth — expanding what’s already a cornerstone of care for working families in Oak Harbor.
To learn more about the Oak Harbor Boys & Girls Club, please visit: Oak Harbor Club | Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County
Support Community Health Grants
WCF’s Community Health Grant Program is dedicated to improving the well-being of Whidbey Island residents by addressing key factors that shape a thriving, healthy community. These grants support projects and organizations that enhance access to healthcare, promote healthy behaviors, strengthen social and economic stability, and improve environmental conditions that impact health. By funding initiatives that eliminate barriers to health and opportunity, WCF strives to create a more equitable and resilient community—one where every individual has the support needed to live a healthy, fulfilling life.
WCF is able to provide grants like these with broad support from our community. If you are interested in supporting the Community Health Grant Program, we ask that you make a contribution to WCF’s Foundation Fund which holistically supports our grant programs, nonprofit trainings/workshops, and WCF operations. WCF’s Board of Directors allocates funding each year toward our grant programs. WCF is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to Whidbey Island; all donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Learn about different ways to make a charitable contribution here.