Operation Water Drop

Operation Water Drop is sunsetting on 10/29/25. Until then we will continue operations to reduce water poverty in Whatcom County through this mutual aid model.

Dear Friends and Community Partners,

After much thought, and in light of recent health events and my ongoing commitment to physical and mental health recovery, I have made the difficult decision that Operation Water Drop will be making its final delivery on Wednesday, October 29.

Since the first case went out, we’ve put more than 640 bottles of water a week, over 80,000 in total, into the hands of our neighbors who needed them most. None of this would have been possible without your trust, collaboration, and the dedication of volunteers and donors who helped along the way.

I had hoped to find a sustainable way forward, but I can no longer fiscally or physically continue to run the program for much longer. Rather than let it quietly fizzle out, I want to end with honesty, gratitude, and recognition of the good we’ve accomplished together.

I extend a special thank you to the following people and organizations who have helped move over a QUARTER MILLION pounds of water into the hands of those experiencing water poverty:

Abie
Ailis
Angela
Ashlie
Anonymous Donors and Distribution Partners
Blake
Bridge2Services
Cadienne
Cascadia Daily News
Charlotte
Fern
Frank
Interfaith Coalition (CAST) Volunteers
Jeremy
Kirsty
Lorelei
Logan
Love2Hope
Lydia
Markis
Michael
Misfits MADE Bellingham
Mission4Missy
Nick
Northwest Youth Services
Pam
Pop-Up Potluck Partners
Rebekah
Road2Home
Rye
Shari
October 29 will be the final scheduled delivery. Please plan accordingly, and if I can help connect you with other resources, I’ll gladly do so.

Thank you for being part of this journey. Operation Water Drop has been one of the most meaningful projects of my life, and I am deeply grateful for the support, kindness, and community it created.

With so much gratitude,

Tukayote Helianthus

Director, Operation Water Drop

Water Drop #124

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Water Drop number 123!

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Operation Water Drop is saving lives thanks to countless volunteers across multiple organizations. We are grateful for all of our distribution partners.

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Blake is killing it! Thank you so much! ❤️ 💧 ❤️

Huge thanks to Bridge2Services for your incredible summer water brigades! Since 2023, you’ve helped get more than 17,680 bottles of clean water directly into the hands of people who need it most in Whatcom County.

690 bottles a week on average! ❤️ 💧 ❤️

Thank you Fern! ❤️ 💧 ❤️

Keeping water flowing all year round! ❤️ 💧 ❤️

Thank you Logan! ❤️ 💧 ❤️