The 2024 Washington State Legislative Session began on January 8. During this short 60-day session, legislators are working on the state budget and voting on several bills related to hunger and poverty.
Hunger is growing in Washington, and we need both policy changes and more funding for services that support families and feed kids and seniors.
Read MoreAs we finish out 2023, we’re so grateful for everyone who has helped us carry out our mission of bringing food and hope to our community.
Here are some of the ways we prepared for our week-long closure - and worked to bring festive joy to our neighbors this month!
Read MoreAre you looking for some meaningful ways to give back this holiday season with your kids? We are able to serve thousands of our neighbors each month because of our caring community.
Here are a few ideas for ways to involve kids in our mission of bringing food and hope to our neighbors!
Read MoreThe talented team of Natalie Schwartz, Kindness Café manager, and Briana Sherman, Kindness Café supervisor, are ensuring that all guests have food items that fit their dietary and health needs. They’re committed to providing nourishing, nutritious meals and making sure that customers who visit the café feel safe, comfortable, and welcome. They plan menus, order food, schedule volunteers and guest chefs, develop recipes, and ensure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
Read MoreWe periodically change out the art in our lobby to feature different artists in our community. Our current featured artist, multi-media artist Bethann Shannon - A.K.A “The Art Angel” - is a community member at Ballard Food Bank with a lifelong background in self-expression.
Read MoreKaelyn got the city-building, post-apocalyptic game RimWorld for her birthday. She likes it because it’s a creative survival game.
She says, laughing as she plays: “I kind of identify, I guess, after what I’ve been through.”
Kaelyn got housing eight months ago. She describes her new place, a microstudio, like a small, minimal hotel room. Though spartan, she is thrilled to be in her own home.
“I have Garrett (Garrett Dulaney, Client Advocate) and the Ballard Food Bank to thank for that.”
Read MoreCommunity members packed the house for the Seattle Human Services Coalition (SHSC) Candidate’s Forum with moderator Marcus Harrison Green in September. It was a great reminder of how much our neighbors care about the city, region, and each other.
Read MoreCarrie Schneider joined Ballard Food Bank six years ago as a Board Member and volunteer. Communications Manager Ruth Mohapatra sat down with Carrie to talk about her journey from the East Coast to the Pacific Northwest. Read on to learn about Carrie’s compassion, service and meaningful interactions at the food bank.
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