At Ballard Food Bank, we honor the responsibility that comes with building and growing on this land. We give thanks to the Duwamish and Coast Salish people, the original caretakers of Shilshole and Seattle. Given our nonprofit status, the staff and Board of Directors have chosen to dedicate the money we save from property taxes to the Duwamish. We are also committed to standing with our indigenous neighbors in their fight for the federal recognition they’ve been denied for decades.
Read MoreKwon Kim is refilling a large metal container with fresh produce in the community market when Grayling Tunney stops to chat with his coworker and friend. They share a laugh before moving on to separate tasks at the food bank. The men are 2 of 46 participants who’ve worked at the Ballard Food Bank through the AARP Senior Community Service Employment Program since 2012.
Read MoreAs we approach the six-month anniversary of moving into our new home, we feel gratitude more than ever for the people who helped us get here - a place that serves our friends and neighbors. Even as we continue to grow, we would like to talk about Betty Barden, a late supporter of the Ballard Food Bank, who was crucial to our campaign for a bigger and better facility.
Read MoreIf you’ve visited our new Hub for Hope or stopped by our website lately, it’s impossible to miss our colorful new brand. We sat down with two members of the project team at Studio Matthews – Kristine Matthews and Marta Bernstein – to learn more about the process of creating the new Ballard Food Bank brand and how it was intentionally and thoughtfully incorporated into the design of the new space.
Read MoreWe recently had the pleasure to speak with two Ballardites who have been connected to the food bank in many ways over the last two decades. Tim and Sharon McKenzie shared their experiences of working and volunteering at the food bank in our current and previous locations.
We met our goal because of our community coming together to make this moment happen. Over 1,300 individuals, families, companies, faith groups, community organizations, and foundations came together in community to build something tremendous together. Gifts of all sizes truly mattered in this campaign because added up together they built a Hub for Hope where everyone is welcome. Whether you gave $5.00 or $1 million, you helped make this happen, we see how much you care, and we are grateful for you.
Read MoreDavid Perez has been a member of the Ballard Food Bank board since 2012. David has been a tremendous advocate for the Food Bank and a dedicated supporter of our efforts—all while balancing a busy legal career and growing family! We recently sat down with David to talk about his involvement with the Food Bank, how it intertwines with his career and values, and his hopes for the Food Bank’s future.
Read MoreWe are so excited to be opening our doors to the new Ballard Food Bank in mid-October. We cannot wait to welcome all of you into our future home!
Our new home will be nearly twice the size and we have exciting plans for what we’ll be able to offer in the new space. This expansion and move make this the perfect time to debut a colorful, new brand to match the spirit of our organization. This brand reflects who we are, how we serve people, and what that means for the community. It will infuse our fantastic new home. You will also start to see it on our website, social media, and newsletters in the coming days and weeks.
I want to take this opportunity to tell you about the brand and why we think it’s a perfect fit for who we are and where we’re headed.
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