Food News

Feeding Change: A Panel Discussion

There is no good reason for anyone in Washington – a state with immense wealth and resources – to be hungry. And yet, 1 in 10 neighbors are struggling to access enough food to feed themselves and their families. Proposed budgetary and policy decisions at the federal, state and local level have the potential to either aid or hinder our collective efforts to address hunger in our community. Join our food bank and a panel of local experts and change makers at Town Hall on Thursday, March 20 at 7:30 PM, as together we explore the root causes of hunger, community-led solutions, and the actions we can each take to build towards a hunger-free future. Tickets are sliding scale starting at $10 with free admission for ages 22 and younger.

Stop By the 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 continue spreading the word!

Did You Know?

There are more than 60 languages spoken in our community. 35% of Rainier Beach residents and 22.1% of Seattle residents ages five or older speak a language other than English at home. The most commonly spoken languages in our neighborhood are Spanish, Vietnamese, Somali, Amharic, and Tigrinya.

Embracing the many languages is one way we acknowledge and honor the diversity in our neighborhood. RVFB and other food banks also recognize community identities by sourcing culturally relevant foods that reflect demographics and seasonal celebrations, such as halal meat, kosher products, greens, Bok choy, and black-eyed peas for the new year. Offering culturally celebratory foods empowers our guests to choose nourishing options they enjoy and resonate with. How do you celebrate your culture or our community through food?

Community News

Catch the Latest from RVFB

A few volunteers and Chloe, our Food Delivery Program Coordinator, packed bags of produce galore!

See what you could get in a

SPARK To-Go lunch bag and learn about the program's purpose and history. 

Thank you to the Seattle Kraken, Climate Pledge, and WaFd for inviting RVFB to the Kraken's Tide Pool Night! ⁠
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Want to see our Community Food Hub's progress in-person? Come to a Hard Hat Tour and learn about what we're building. 

Curious to see the latest from our food bank? Follow us on social media to see posts about our programs and what's available at the food bank, or visit our blog to read full stories.