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With your support, we bring people together to ensure everyone has access to nourishing, culturally relevant food today and every day. Together, we are working to transform the food system in Western Washington so it is equitable, sustainable, resilient, and just.

June – August

Power Potential this Summer

The end of the school year doesn’t just mean summer break – it also means many families lose the reliable school meals they depend on. Your support helps power potential by providing nutritious food to over 250,000 children across Western Washington. Give now and your gift will be doubled up to $200,000!

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Food Lifeline is feeding people experiencing hunger today while working to solve hunger for tomorrow.

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We believe access to food is a basic human right.

The fact that abundance and scarcity exist side-by side happens by choice and not by chance. We are investing in dismantling the systems and policies that foster and perpetuate food insecurity by tackling poverty, racial inequity, and social injustice.

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Thanks to quick teamwork, food bank delivers breakfast to 230 families

How do you make breakfast when there’s cereal on the table, but no milk?  On a recent Wednesday, Salt of the Earth Food Blessing…

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Building Community Power Through Regional Leadership: Launching the Community Food Justice Alliance

We are excited to officially launch the Community Food Justice Alliance (CFJA) for the upcoming year.

Led by our Community Power & Partnerships team, the…

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Filling the Summer Meals Gap | Food Lifeline x HelloFresh

As summer approaches, many families face a challenge that often goes unseen. When school is out, children lose access to the breakfasts and lunches…

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Washington State Launches First Statewide Food Security Strategy

PHOTO: We joined hunger advocates from across the state February 10 for Hunger Action Day in Olympia. It proved to be an eventful day,…

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Congress Advances Farm Bill Without Restoring SNAP Cuts

The House of Representatives recently passed a Farm Bill by a vote of 224–200 that fails to reverse the $187 billion in Supplemental Nutrition…

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Free Meals for Kids and Teens This Summer!

Making sure kids have enough nutritious food is essential for helping them learn, grow, and thrive. Fortunately, families in Washington have access to several…

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Food Lifeline and Community Advocates Push for Policy Change at Feeding America Fly-In in Washington, DC

PHOTO: Aaron Czyzewski (Food Lifeline), Amanda Reeves (Food Lifeline), Mariah Baker (Policy Advisor for Rep Suzan DelBene), ​Jennifer Martin (Lummi Nation), and Rosi Bolatagici…

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Celebrating an Impactful Food Donation from a Local Favorite 

When we checked in with our food bank partners across our network, high-protein foods landed at the top of the list of most-desired foods. Meat…

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New Millionaires’ Tax Fully Funds School Meals, Advances Tax Relief Programs and Community Investments 

Following a marathon debate lasting more than 24 hours, the Washington Legislature passed the Millionaires’ Tax, marking a historic step toward rebalancing the state’s regressive tax code and delivering an…

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12 SNAP Myths Debunked

We’ve noticed a lot of myths going around about SNAP lately. These myths have harmful consequences, perpetuating a narrative based on inaccuracies, and distracting…

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When you join Food Frenzy, you Power Potential!

We know good nutrition leads to improved academic outcomes which is why Food Lifeline champions legislation aimed at improving and expanding free school meals…

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Volunteer Spotlight: Abby Wang

Abby Wang’s path with Food Lifeline began in the Summer Teen Leadership Program, where she learned about food equity, developed leadership skills, and gained…

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