Snohomish Food Bank

Lake Stevens Community Food Bank has been serving the Lake Stevens, WA community since 1978, providing free food and hygiene essentials to those in need. As a zero-barrier food bank, they ensure that individuals can access their services without proving eligibility, fostering a supportive environment for all community members. In addition to regular food distribution, the food bank offers household cleaning supplies, hygiene essentials, and children's diapers, and participates in partnerships such as the ECEAP Lake Stevens program, which encourages families to celebrate and cook ethnic foods together. Their mission is to nourish and empower the community, reflecting a strong belief in the importance of good neighbors supporting one another. Generated from the website

PRESERVING THE DIGNITY OF THOSE WE HELP". Food Bank Operations The Food Bank has a board of directors and is registered with the State of Washington and the federal government as a non-profit corporation. The executive director is Neil Watkins. There are approximately 70 volunteers who donate their time working at the food bank and picking up food seven days a week. Volunteers are the "Heart" of our program! Donations are made by individuals, churches, clubs, groups, schools, businesses, etc. Many advocates will have special food and/or fund drives or special events to benefit the food bank. At Christmas the Precious Packages program provides new donated toys, gloves, hats, etc., to children in need. In August the food bank gives out donated school supplies and backpacks to under privileged children.