Today, with an all-volunteer crew of 40+ who log approx. 2,000 hours collecting, sorting, storing, and distributing 120,000 pounds of food, we are able to serve more than 1,800 families each month.
Our hours and location remain the same, however we have changed our model to an "outdoor undercover farmers market," where we continue to offer fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy, protein, and bakery.
Many children who face poverty and hunger at home do not have access to nutritious food when school is not in session. For some, school meals are the only meals that they will receive in a given day.
In an effort to ensure that all children have access to food during the weekend the Blaine Food Bank is proud to partner with Wild Bird Charity and the Blaine School District to provide the food for three meals a day, as well as snacks, each weekend for children in our community who face hunger.
OUR MISSION
Through “NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS” we strive to end hunger in our community by providing nutritious food to individuals and families in need, and with respect and humility turn Hunger to Hope for anyone who faces food insecurity.
THE BLAINE FOOD BANK NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
THE BLAINE FOOD BANK DOES NOT, AND WILL NOT, DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, (ANCESTRY) MARITAL STATUS, DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, OR MILITARY STATUS IN ANY OF ITS ACTIVITIES OR OPERTIONS. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, SELECTION OF VOLUNTEERS AND PROVISION OF SERVICE. WE ARE COMMITED TO PROVIDING AN INCLUSIVE AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL VOLUNTEERS, CLIENTS, GUESTS, SUBCONTRACTORS AND VENDORS.
WE BELIEVE
We believe that everyone has the right to nutritious food. We work to remove barriers to food and essentials, and to offer food that is valued by our diverse community.
*We believe in Justice and Equity, Inclusion and Access.
*We believe that Black Lives Matter.
*We stand united against Anti-Asian Hate, and with all who have experienced Hate, Violence, Discrimination and Oppression.
*We stand in solidarity with the LBGTQ Community.