Food News

Hunger Action Day 2025

Hunger Action Day 2025 is approaching Monday, February 24. Staff, board members, and community representatives will visit the Washington State Capitol to advocate for policies and budget investments aimed at reducing food insecurity in our state. Are you interested in participating? Register by February 17 to meet us in Olympia and share your story!

Feast on Books: Food for Thought Book Fair 

Are you looking for something new to read? You can visit the book fair on March 22 from 10 AM to 1 PM at the Rainier Beach Community Center! Browse our selection of free books in multiple languages, with options from children's titles to cookbooks, graphic novels, fiction, nonfiction, and more. The event will also include activities and community resources. Add the event to your calendar and spread the word!

Did You Know?

Food insecurity is increasingly experienced by marginalized communities. Our food bank is located in a diverse neighborhood. Black, Indigenous, and other people of color make up 70.9% of our community, compared to making up 37.8% of the city’s population. Food insecurity is highest among Black adults (29.8%), nearly three times the county average. Black families face more food insecurity compared to other communities because they're more likely to experience poverty. Specific concerns include racism and discrimination, low wages and unemployment, and food deserts.

This Black History Month, we want to remind our Black community members that they can seek support at our food bank. RVFB proudly partners with black-led organizations such as Urban League of Metropolitain Seattle to provide nourishing, culturally relevant foods and resources for families, and we'll continue advocating for marginalized groups of all identities and backgrounds. Along with support, we also want to honor the history of Black people. You can visit Hey Black Seattle for more resources or find events at Visit Seattle.

Community News

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Framing, plumbing and electrical systems, windows, and more! See updates of our Community Food Hub.

Volunteer with our Backpack Program Tuesdays or Wednesdays, or Distribution Support Mondays or Tuesdays!

Learn about news articles addressing financial support, homelessness, and public health in Seattle.

Warm up with Pho Ga, a Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup recipe with Ginger Dipping Sauce, from The Pantry!

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