Got a hankering for Ivar’s? Well, maybe this once, that hankering will actually go to a cause worthier than your stomach.

Ivar’s new campaign “Shell-Out for Hunger” campaign seeks to benefit local nonprofit Northwest Harvest to help combat hunger. People may drop off non-perishable food at any Ivar’s location and, in return for their good deed, they will get a free cup of clam chowder (one per person) for donations of five or more items. Not only that, but Ivar’s will match every item collected with a cup of chowder to Northwest Harvest.

Monetary donations are also accepted and may be given through a simple text. All you need to do is text “SHELLOUT” to 80888 for a one-time donation of $10.

According to their website, Northwest Harvest is the only nonprofit food bank distributor operating statewide in Washington with a network of over 325 food banks and meal programs at high-need schools. They provide over 1.6 million meals every month to the network.

Now, with this campaign and with your help, they might be able to provide more meals. With a side of clam chowder, of course.

Luckily, to make matters easier, there is a Ivar’s right in the neighborhood, located at 6000 15th Ave NW. To learn more about the food drive, visit www.ivars.com/index.php?page=Shellout4Hunger