South King County Food Coalition

06/07/2023

Want an economical, educational, and rewarding garden experience this year? Try growing from seeds! Learn how you create a plan for your own seed started utopia, whether you’re planting in containers or in the ground. In partnership with Maple Valley Food Bank and Emergency Services foodbank we are pleased to facilitate this course taught by The King County Master Gardeners! Don't delay in registering, the course will be taught LIVE ONLINE at 6 pm THIS THURSDAY.

04/20/2023

Spotted the coalition truck delivering food to the White Center Food Bank!

This important resource brings large quantities of food from local distribution centers to many of our member food banks each and every week.

03/30/2023

Congratulations to White Center Food Bank for making big steps towards their move!

03/23/2023

Come work with our farm team!

We're hiring!

We are looking for someone great to help Elk Run Farm with volunteer and community outreach! This is a part-time, hybrid position with lots of scheduling flexibility. No farming skills required :)

Take a look at all the details and please share this posting with anyone you think might be interested:
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/1287759744/?refId=uSm9NVJky2bvbRCSLcK%2F8w%3D%3D&trackingId=uSm9NVJky2bvbRCSLcK%2F8w%3D%3D

03/23/2023

Ramadan Mubarak to all!

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. Ramadan in 2023 begins on March 22 and last until April 21 with another appearance of the crescent moon signaling the beginning of the next month.

May this Ramadan bring you blessings filled with happiness, gratitude and togetherness!

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

03/17/2023

We've raised over 1,200 pounds of food for White Center Food Bank!!!

Thank you to our amazing community!!❤️

There's still time to donate, we'll be removing bins at the end of the month. To see a list of recommended items, visit: https://www.whitecenterfoodbank.org/donate
Beer Star Southgate Roller Rink Bok A Bok Fried Chicken Lariat Bar Can Bar Seattle Mac's Triangle Pub Nacho Mama's Fresh Flours Bakery Emerald City Discs Patrick's Cafe & Bakery

02/23/2023

At our member food banks, people are the heart and driving force of the important work we do!

TEAM SPOTLIGHT: ABBAS ❤️❤️❤️

At White Center Food Bank, we value the importance of a “nourishing community, nurturing self-reliance, and embracing our rich cultural diversity.” We want to continually highlight our staff, who makes the experience at our food bank memorable and the work that we do fun and fulfilling.

For this week's team highlight, we have Abbas - our food bank’s Intake Translator and produce coordinator. If you’ve visited our food bank, you have either run into Abbas or always shared a warm welcome from him! Thank you for your dedication and always keeping the community fed!

❤️🥬🍒🍎🍊🍇🍋🍌❤️

02/09/2023

02/08/2023

Happy Black History Month! Let's take a moment to celebrate the contributions and talent of BIPOC chefs in our community. Their creativity and passion for food has brought us new and exciting flavors, techniques, and cultural experiences that have enriched our dining experiences. Our chefs are doing more than making meals; they are connecting our community to their roots. Support our businesses this month by eating at Spice Bridge Food Hall!

02/08/2023

Proud of our members and partners who headed to Olympia this week for Hunger Action Day to advocate on behalf of their communities!

02/07/2023

February is Black History Month! Together we celebrate the change makers, leaders and achievements throughout the black community in American history.

We will be sharing how you can support your local Black owned businesses and community organizations!

02/07/2023

The Maple Valley Food Bank is hiring a Market Coordinator! This person is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Maple Valley Food Bank’s grocery market, including client experience, volunteer management, food boxing programs, production of grocery bags and curbside options, and serving as a backup driver as needed. This person is responsible for food purchasing, stocking, and food projections and will work closely with the Warehouse Coordinator to ensure success.

Learn more and apply: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3461832874/