About the West Seattle Food Bank
The West Seattle Food Bank is committed to providing food security and community connections to our neighbors in need.In 2024:
- We distributed over 2.6 million pounds of food and spent $1,000,000+ on purchased food.
- 25,000 individuals in need of food and services counted on the WSFB at some time during the year.
- We delivered food weekly to the homes of more than 400 households not able to make it to the food bank.
- Our Pet Pantry distributed 26,000 pounds of pet food and accessories to clients to take care of their furry friends.
- Our Helpline Services provided $1,099,637 in rent, utility, move-in and homeless prevention assistance.
- Our Backpack Program provided kid-friendly meals weekly to more than 450 children at risk of hunger over the weekend at 13 local schools.
- Our Clothesline distributed more than $700,000 worth of gently used and new clothing to 10,842 individuals.
- Our Community Connector Services, including our Hotline, helped the families we serve access additional no-cost resources like food assistance and healthcare.
- Volunteers donated more than 22,000 hours of service through our Volunteer Program. This is equivalent to more than 10 full time employees!