Beacon Avenue Food Bank

The White Center Food Bank in Seattle, WA, strives to minimize hunger and provide food resources to those in need in the greater White Center and Highline areas. Originating in the 1970s during an economic downturn, the organization has been a consistent source of support for struggling families and individuals facing difficult economic conditions. With a mission to nourish the community, nurture self-reliance, and celebrate cultural diversity, the White Center Food Bank is dedicated to ensuring that all members of the community have access to fresh, healthy food. Supported by private donors and businesses, the organization relies on financial donations to purchase essential items like milk, eggs, poultry, and culturally appropriate foods. By accepting both financial contributions and in-kind donations of non-expired, unopened food items, the White Center Food Bank continues to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children, seniors, and individuals facing food insecurity. Your support plays a crucial role in helping the organization fulfill its vital mission of keeping the community fed and cared for. Generated from the website content

Since 1981, the West Seattle Food Bank has worked to eliminate hunger in our community - providing food and other basic supplies, plus education and referral services to neighbors in need. The West Seattle Food Bank has two full-time and three part-time staff who are assisted by more than 100 volunteers each month. Two hundred people donated more than 11, 200 hours of service in 2009. Executive Director, Frances Yeatts, was awarded the Mayors End Hunger Award in 2004 for extraordinary commitment to alleviating hunger in the community. On June 1st, 2007 the West Seattle Food Bank celebrated it's Grand Opening at our new facility, the West Seattle Comunity Resource Center and One Community Commons. This building is our new home, plus provides space for other social service agencies to offer services and outreach while clients receive food. Permanent office space for at least four other social service agencies and 34 units of affordable housing is included in the facility. Our vision for this Resource Center is that it will offer hope, along with resources to build self-esteem and personal security, while reconnecting families to support networks.