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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.

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KIRO 7 Cares

Join KIRO 7 Cares, QFC, and Albert Lee to support our communities. Purchase a $10 virtual bag of food at your local QFC or bring non-perishable food to your local Albert Lee store. All donations directly support Food Lifeline to help families right here in our region.

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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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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, as…

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Connecting Communities to Food: Explore our New and Improved Food Finder Map!

We’re excited to introduce our newly redesigned Food Finder Map, a more accessible, user-friendly tool to help people quickly find the food and resources…

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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 Assistance…

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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 programs…

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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 (PICA).

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Strengthening Community Through Partnership at Nooksack Valley Food Bank 

Food Lifeline partnered with the Nooksack Valley Food Bank this spring to support their Sumas and Everson communities in the wake of December’s severe flooding. Together, we…

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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 is…

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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 estimated $3…

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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 from…

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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 for…

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Volunteer Spotlight: Baskar Kesavulu

Building a Chain of Generosity

Photo: Baskar with his sons at a Food Lifeline volunteer session last year.

For more than a decade, Baskar Kesavulu…

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Conversations on the Dock: Jeff Thungc, Lu Mien American association

We love talking with partner agencies when they come in to pick up food. We’ve started a new interview series, “Conversations on the Dock,” to…

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