Posts Tagged ‘food bank’
A face and a Little Free Pantry
Not all “establishment” food banks such as Hopelink are currently able to take donations of actual food. So I’ve got a scattering of Little Free Pantries, close cousins to Little Free Libraries, programmed into my GPS in order to make donations of non-perishable food items on behalf of my clients. Better yet, I’ve got one…
Read MoreCharity Choice Monday – Central Area Food Bank – RealChange 46
The Central Area Food Bank is another YWCA of Seattle/King/Snohomish program in its awe-inspiring reach. The Food Bank welcomes donations of food to support its efforts.
Read MoreCharity Choice Monday – West Seattle Food Bank – RealChange 45
West Seattle Food Bank unabashedly asks for donations of non-perishable foods. It also maintains a Baby & Child Corner in partnership with Westside Baby: the Food Bank gratefully accepts diapers, baby wipes, formula and baby food. Other items for children come to the Food Bank through Westside Baby. The agency provides services to residents of…
Read MoreCharity Choice Monday – University District Food Bank – RealChange 43
The University District Food Bank is a beautiful space. I had the privilege of working with a bunch of my colleagues here, during our 2017 Day of Service. That will be one of my favorites days with my colleagues ever. The agency’s wish list is huge, because its services are so extensive: “University District…
Read MoreCharity Choice Monday – Tukwila Pantry Food Bank – RealChange 44
Tukwila Pantry Food Bank is “Filling Carts With Helping Hearts.” And it unashamedly identifies its urgent needs here.
Read MoreCharity Choice Monday – Lifelong – RealChange 35
Lifelong is a juggernaut. I mean that as a compliment. Lifelong was once three different agencies, Northwest AIDS Foundation, Chicken Soup Brigade and Evergreen Wellness Advocates, each providing critical support to people living with HIV/AIDS. The three are now combined in Lifelong (formerly Lifelong AIDS Alliance) and it provides high-quality individualized care to its clients.…
Read MoreCharity Choice Monday – El Centro de la Raza – RealChange 36
El Centro de la Raza – The Center for People of All Races – coordinates 42 programs and services, focused on the needs of the Latino communities in Seattle and King County. Its clients range from low-income toddlers to the elderly. El Centro has an extensive wish list, everything from office supplies to haz…
Read MoreFinessing Food Bank Service – HopeLink
HopeLink has a brilliant new facet of operations – Mobile Markets – food bank trucks coming into communities to provide service to “homeless and low-income families, children, seniors and people with disabilities in King and Snohomish counties; providing stability and helping people gain the skills and knowledge they need to exit poverty for good.” Truck…
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