DONATE WHAT YOU CAN WHEN YOU CAN
 |
|
Highline Area
Food Bank |
Our Highline Area Food Bank is one of the best in the nation. Here's why...
In 1983 two local churches started our local food bank. In 1995, after growth and need outstripped the space, a consortium of 7 area churches filed for non-profit status. In 1996 the newly formed Highline Area Food Bank signed a 25 year lease to make the Manhattan Community center their home.
In 2009 our Food Bank distributed food to 9,710 households representing 28,528 individuals. 2010 results will be available the end of January, but we know the need has been greater this past year.
So how does the Food Bank do it? It's obvious that they accept food donations from us! We deliver a grocery cart full of food every week, thanks to all of you.
FUNDING: Our Food Bank receives grants and funding from State and Federal sources (33%), local churches (15%), individual donors (27%)
 |
| One of many volunteers. |
and the rest from businesses, organizaitons and United Way. Funding is used primarily to buy food at discounted prices. Administrative expenses are practically non-existant. Only $1 a month goes for rent. There is only one paid staff member. All other staff are volunteers.
FOOD: Day-old and damaged food is picked up from local grocery stores and restaurants. Fresh produce is purchased at discounted prices. Mike Werle, director of the Food Bank, says that he can take advantage of specials and offers because he has refrigerated storage, something many Food Banks don't have.
WANT TO VOLUNTEER? Donated in-kind labor was valued at over $119,000 in 2009. Without dedicated volunteers, none of this would be possible. You can help by registering clients, assembling and packaging bulk food, pickup donations from local stores, assist clients in selecting food and helping clients get food to their cars. Contact Mike at 206-443-9900.
PAGE 2 BOOKS is an official drop-off site for our Highline Area Food Bank. We focus on baby-food and kid-friendly food because kids who are hungry have a tougher time learning to read!
DONATE WHAT YOU CAN WHEN YOU CAN
Happy New Year!
.
