The New Executive Director Responds to 5 Myths about Food Banks

Cortes Currents · May 26, 2026 · 6m

Roy L Hales / Cortes Currents - The Cortes Island Food Bank has a new Executive Director. Filipe Figueira retired last November, and Angelica Raaen has been at the helm since then. In this morning’s interview, she responds to five myths about food banks and also talks a little about her new role. Angelica Raaen: “I think it’s really important that the stigma around food banks and food assistance be addressed, and that everyone who needs to access the food bank—or could use help—feels comfortable doing so. We’re here if anyone needs us.” The Myths #1: Is it true that everybody misuses the food…