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The West Seattle Food Bank can only do its work because of the strong support we receive from the West Seattle community - from families, individuals, churches and community organizations, our elected official and our community service partners. Thanks to all for your valuable support.
Donate money
Your financial contributions help the food bank to operate and maintain the high quality of our programs. Your donations will help to pay for operating costs such as insurance and rent, as well as for the purchase of bulk food items.
Donate food
Donations of food are always needed and greatly appreciated. We can especially use:
canned protein items (tuna, peanut butter)
baby food, formula and diapers
fresh produce
fresh milk, cheese and yogurt
nutritional supplements, such as Ensure
We received over 772,275 pounds of donated food items last year!
Workplace giving
If your workplace offers payroll deductions you can support us every month by designating the West Seattle Food Bank on your contribution form. Also, many employers match charitable contributions made by their employees. Check out this option where you work.
Hold a food drive
A fun way to help out - and get more people involved in fighting hunger - is to sponsor a food drive during celebrations (birthdays, weddings, family reunions) or any time of year in your neighborhood or workplace. This is a great way to get children involved in volunteer work. Contact us if you’d like help in organizing a food drive.
Wish list
You can also help us with office supplies or other items. Right now we need:
Plastic and paper grocery bags
Unused food-grade plastic bags
Twist ties
Pet food
White copier paper
Volunteer
Come have fun, help people in West Seattle provide groceries for their families, and get to know people in your community. The West Seattle Food Bank has volunteer opportunities Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 3:00pm, Wednesday evenings until 7:30pm and occasionally on weekends. Enjoy mornings in West Seattle picking up food at local grocery stores and delis. Help unload donated food from our weekly shipment on Tuesdays. Spend an evening or a morning interacting with citizens of West Seattle as you distribute nutritious food. Volunteer for an hour or four hours in a fun environment with great people, while doing good for your community!
Some specific volunteer needs include:
Collecting donations at the Farmer's Market on Sundays from May to December
Serving on the Board of Directors
Unloading the truck on Tuesdays
Delivering bags to peoples homes
Picking up grocery
Maintaining our windowbox garden
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