Bartell Drugs shows it ‘loves’ the Northwest

SEATTLE — Bartell Drugs is highlighting locally and regionally based companies during “Loving Local” week from Feb. 12-18.

“With our 127-year history in the Northwest, Bartell’s is proud to support other home-grown businesses and products, something larger chains just aren’t able to do,” the retailer stated in a news release. “And to celebrate, we are offering special vendor sampling and in-store events to showcase the more than 150 great local products to our Bartell customers. Some of the vendors will include: Joe Chocolates, Moon Valley Organics, Earth Baby Mama Angel, DRY beverages, Himalayan Dog Treats and Zings bars. In-store events will feature a caricature artist or a face-painter, along with food and drink sampling.”

As part of celebrating local and helping our community, Bartell’s is also donating to select neighborhood food banks. Representatives from the Ballard Food Bank, Mill Creek Food Bank and the Highline Food Bank will be on-hand at their neighborhood Bartells to highlight their organizations’ programs for store guests at the three in-store events.

Vendor Sampling locations and dates in the Seattle area are:

4th and Jackson store: Tuesday, February 14 from Noon to 3 p.m.

4th and Madison store: Wednesday, February 15 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

In-Store events locations and dates are:

Burien store: Thursday, February 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Face-painting will be available for store guests. Highline Food Bank will be tabling.

Mill Creek Store: Friday, February 17 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Caricature artist will be available for store guests. Mill Creek Food Bank will be tabling.

Ballard Commons store: Saturday, February 18 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Caricature artist will be available for store guests. Ballard Food Bank will be tabling.