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12th Annual Instruments of Change
Saturday, May 11, 2019

The West Seattle Food Bank is committed to providing food security and community connections to our neighbors in need.  This is provided through our ongoing programs:  

Food Distribution- The West Seattle Food Bank offers a shopping style distribution method for our facility based distribution to meet the needs of the diverse population that we serve.  In our shopping area families stroll the isles with a shopping cart and choose the foods that meet with their dietary needs and cultural preferences.

Mobile Food Bank Services Mobile Food Bank sets up an off-site distribution weekly in the lobbies of four locations for the disabled, elderly and others not able to make it to the food bank or we deliver a bag of groceries directly to their homes through our Home Delivery.

Backpack Program - Providing school children at risk of hunger with a "backpack" of food weekly, including six kid-friendly meals, to ensure they have nutritious food for the weekend.

Pet Pantry - Distributing donated pet food and other accessories to families we serve who need help taking care of their furry friends.

Baby & Child Corner - Providing formula, baby food, diapers, car seats, strollers, toys, furniture, clothes & other accessories to parents of infants and toddlers who need a little help through our partner WestSide Baby and other donors.

Community Connections - Helping the families we serve access additional information and services from dozens of partner organizations.

The Bookcase - Providing the children and adults we serve with free, donated books to encourage healthy reading habits.


 


Facts

In the past year the West Seattle Food Bank:

Served 11,500 individuals including 4,400 children and 1,300 seniors

Distributed 1.8 million pounds of food, $303,000 of which was purchased

Distributed $225,000 worth of infant & toddler accessories through our Baby & Child Corner

Provided 300+ school children weekly with kid-friendly, nutritious food for the weekend through our Backpack Program

Distributed 11,800 donated books through our Bookcase

Served 250 homebound elderly or disabled individuals with our Mobile Food Bank Services

Distributed 15,000 pounds of pet food & accessories

Helped 340+ individuals access additional information & services through our Community Connections Program