Jenna and Molly are part of the “Tuesday night crew.” A moniker for the group of four people scheduled every Tuesday who handle shopping check-ins, orient new clients to the food bank, hand out No Cook cards, and distribute No Cook bags. The Welcome Desk role is unique in that every volunteer is scheduled and committed for long term to their shifts. These folks are dedicated, compassionate, and excited to be some of the first faces you see when you walk through our doors. Molly and Jenna are exceptional volunteers who commit to centering relationships and meeting people where they are in the moment. A core value at Ballard Food Bank.
Read MoreWashington legislators wrapped up the short legislative session earlier this month on March 12th. We wanted to pop in with a quick update about the 60-day sprint.
Read MoreBuses, trains, water taxis, ferries, and other public transit services are integral to our community. They bring early risers to their office jobs. They help folks make it on time to important doctor appointments. You might hop on a bus while your fellow riders get off to meet friends for dinner, while others rush to their lecture halls at university, or as they get off on the block of their local food bank.
Read MoreLess than 50% of Americans read one novel or short story over the course of 12 months. According to Arts Participation Patterns, "Over the previous ten years, reading of novels and short stories has declined at a 17 percent rate."
Read MoreWe are so grateful to all our community partners and neighboring businesses for helping us bring food and hope to our neighbors!
If you drive past Town & Country Ballard, you’ve likely seen their sign encouraging you to support the Ballard Food Bank – their default message when not promoting another community event. Town & Country stands out as a long-term supporter, consistently helping in many ways.
Read MoreWe will be closed on Tuesday, March 3rd.
If you are looking for food supports on Tuesday, the following food banks and pantries will be open:
Read MoreThrough the gloom, rain, and sunshine, our team spent time in Olympia over the last few weeks connecting with legislators on priorities that massively impact our community.
Each year during the Washington Legislative Session we take a step back and think about the bigger picture. We ask, "What policies at the state level would help our neighbors meet their needs?", "What policies would make it easier and more effective to bring food and hope to our neighbors?" Then our staff and community members chat face to face with lawmakers on how we can move forward in making these policies a reality.
Read MoreDr. Cornel West has said that “justice is what love looks like in public.” From my vantage point as part of Ballard Food Bank’s fundraising team, I have the privilege of seeing this sentiment up close, as our donors demonstrate through their generosity that access to food is a human right, and that loving our neighbors is a transformative act. Such powerful loving kindness brings immense joy to those who give. And it ensures that our market shelves and home delivery bags are filled with healthy groceries, that community is nurtured over delicious, nourishing meals, and that a variety of other essential needs are supported through the compassion and skill of our dedicated staff and volunteers.
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