Secretary Wyman with representatives of state agencies honored at Well Fed Well Read recognition ceremony. (Photo courtesy Philip Kerrigan)

Several state agencies, including our very own Office of Secretary of State, have been honored for their generosity in donating food and children’s books.

Secretary of State Kim Wyman recognized these agencies’ contributions to the Well Fed Well Read donation drive this spring during a ceremony in her office Friday.

The following agencies were honored for bringing in the most food: overall winner – Department of Social and Health Services ($3,338 value in food donations); large agency winner – Department of Ecology ($3,040); medium agency winners – Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals and Office of Secretary of State ($1,150 each); and small agency winner – Governor’s Office ($846).

Agencies that were honored for bringing in the most books were: overall winner –  Department of Ecology (2,671 books); large agency winner – Department of Health (2,021); medium agency winner – Office of Secretary of State (643); and small agency winner – Governor’s Office (449).