Gail enjoys a brisk, sunny day in British Columbia on the day we chat over the phone. She’s on a mini vacation with her chiweenie, Churro. In Ballard, it’s gray and cloudy.
Preceding this conversation over the phone about the food bank, Gail and I met virtually through a Buy Nothing group on Facebook in October when we set out to combine funds to cover a neighbor’s shopping expenses while SNAP benefits were in limbo.
Read MorePlease note that we have special hours for the last two weeks of December.
We will be open late (until 7PM) instead of closing at 4PM on Monday the 22nd and Monday the 29th. The last two Tuesdays will have regular hours.
We will be closed for both Wednesday and Thursday of the last two weeks in December.
Read MoreA good neighbor looks out for others, shares in abundance, and has a genuine interest in the wellbeing of those around them. So many of our local businesses and community groups exemplify what it means to be a neighbor helping neighbors.
They are amazing neighbors to us. We recognize and deeply appreciate their efforts to improve the wellbeing of all who live in our community. Often, they hit what we call our trifecta of support: Food, funds, and time.
Read More"Dearest and respected Ballard Food Bank team – I am writing this letter that is filled with joy for the fact that I have succeeded with your help ever since coming to the food bank!"
This is how Teddy S. starts his letter to our community. Teddy is a long-time shopper and Kindness Café enjoyer. In the past, he’s kept to himself during his visits. Thanks to his letter introduction, we have now come to know the passionate and gracious person he is!
Read MoreRecently, Client Advocate Katrina and other staff reunited a lost pup with their owner. A long-time visitor reported to staff that her dog had gone missing. Staff in the Resource Hub helped to report the lost dog. The very next morning someone brought the dog to Ballard Food Bank. Luckily, Katrina recognized the dog and was able to arrange a joyous reunion.
Food is just the beginning at Ballard Food Bank. What makes our community a wonderful place is that it's a hub where people, and their pets, feel connected and seen, greeted by name.
Read MoreFor every meal that food banks provide, SNAP provides 9. SNAP benefits keep millions of Americans from going hungry.
But many myths persist about SNAP and who receives it. These myths are dangerous and with November SNAP benefits frozen, we are heading for a crisis. Learn more about what’s at stake and how you can help.
Read MoreThe new federal budget law HR1 makes deep cuts to safety net programs like SNAP and Medicaid. In Seattle more than half of food bank clients rely on SNAP and food banks cannot make up the gap; for every 1 meal food banks provide snap provides 9. At the same time federal food support is shrinking and food prices are up 30% since 2020. What will you do to protect access to food for Seattle families in the face of these federal cuts?
Read MoreDid you know that over 700 people get their mail at Ballard Food Bank? Having a stable address is important for job applications, accessing benefits, and staying in touch with loved ones. It also provides a stable and secure place to get IDs, ballots and election information. In fact, over 500 of our neighbors are registered to vote at this address!
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