The Heart of Good Cheer
We’re on a mission to create a hunger-free Whidbey Island! What makes our island so special is the incredible people who call it home. As the cost of living rises, Good Cheer is here to make sure our neighbors can stay rooted and thriving. With nourishing food and essential items, we’re helping to keep our community strong, connected, and full of possibility. And true to our name, we do it all with Good Cheer: because together, we can build a hunger-free community.
Rooted in Community,
Growing Together
Good Cheer has been spreading joy on Whidbey Island since 1962, when we started as a holiday toy drive. From there, our Langley thrift store was born. It’s still going strong today, along with a second store in Clinton, providing affordable treasures, household essentials, and vital funding for our mission. In 1969, we became an official 501(c)3 nonprofit, and ever since, we’ve kept evolving to meet the needs of our neighbors.
Today, Good Cheer is so much more than a thrift store. Our grocery-style Food Pantry empowers people in choosing what works best for their families, our Farm grows fresh produce year-round, and our Community Connections program links folks to housing, healthcare, and other vital services. Powered by an amazing community, we live by two simple truths: sometimes we all need a little help, and everyone has something wonderful to contribute.
Who We Serve
Good Cheer is here for everyone: families, seniors, students, artists, farmers, veterans, and everyone else across Whidbey Island. Whether someone is navigating long-term challenges or just needs a little extra support between paychecks, our doors are always open with kindness, dignity, and plenty of Good Cheer.
And it’s not just locals who love us! Our thrift stores are a favorite stop for island visitors who can’t resist the thrill of treasure hunting. Every purchase keeps useful items out of the landfill, supports our mission, and connects people to the joy of giving back.
Why Good Cheers exists
18% of Whidbey Island’s population utilizes our Food Pantry.
Less than 50% of our Food Pantry Visitors qualify for SNAP (food stamps)
1 in 6 children in Washington state experience hunger
One third of Whidbey Island residents are over the age of 60, and many live on a fixed income that does not keep up with the rapidly growing costs of living.
1 in 5 military families and 1 in 10 veterans face food insecurity.