FEED NEEDS

08/30/2026

🏆 Thank You, Tacoma!

We are deeply honored that the Tacoma community voted FEED NEEDS a 2026 CommunityVotes Platinum Winner in two categories:

💙 Community Organization
💙 Non-Profit

Because CommunityVotes awards are determined through public nominations and voting, this recognition belongs to every volunteer, donor, partner, and community member who believes in our mission.

Thank you, Tacoma, for trusting FEED NEEDS and recognizing the work we do together. In 2027, we look forward to serving you even more—expanding access to nutritious food, strengthening local partnerships, supporting families, and responding wherever the need is greatest.

This recognition inspires us to keep showing up, growing, and serving with compassion.

Meeting the needs of the community together.

08/30/2026

👻🎃 SOMETHING SPOOKY IS COMING THIS OCTOBER! 🎃👻

The Youth Connection and the Shelton Family YMCA are teaming up for a Haunted Trail this fall!

Join us October 22–24 for an evening of spooky fun at the Shelton Family YMCA Trail.

Not So Scary: 6:00–7:30 PM
Scary: 7:30–10:00 PM

Bring the whole family for a night of thrills, chills, and Halloween fun! There will also be a small Trunk or Treat every day during the Not So Scary hours.

Mark your calendars and get ready to get spooky! 🕸️🦇

08/29/2026

💙 Thank You, Shelton Volunteers and Leaders!

Thank you for your patience, dedication, and service today. Each of you has played an instrumental role in revitalizing Shelton—uplifting our community and inspiring collaboration through neighborhood cleanup, serving meals, sharing resources, and connecting people with essential support.

We are grateful for every volunteer, community leader, donor, organization, and neighbor who continues to show up and make a difference. Together, we are building a cleaner, stronger, and more connected Shelton.

Stronger Together.

FEED NEEDS — Meeting the needs of the community together.

You are all leaders in the community by serving others. Thank You!

08/29/2026

Let’s not forget to jump on one of our routes to head down to the Shelton Farmers Market tomorrow!

Fresh Finds are a bus ride away!

08/29/2026

👀SHELTON FARMER’s MARKET! Saturday, August 29

More than a market - the Saturday Shelton Farmer's Market is a place to gather! Join our community as you pick fresh vegetables and fruits from Skokomish Valley Farms, Little Egypt Farms, Blue's Greens, Forestside Farms, or MoraMade Home, support talented local craft artisans such as Sewn Notions and grab a fresh baked loaf of bread from Cozy Crumb Bakery. Then stroll the market with your fresh lemonade or Boba Tea while you browse the amazing work of our local crafters and artisans. Gather with friends and neighbors & shop local! 🥕🧺🎨🍞

🗓️Date: August 29th
⏰Time: 10 AM-3 PM
📍Location: 425 W. Cota Street

08/29/2026

Supportive housing changes lives across communities.

It’s especially critical for:

Veterans
Older adults
Youth aging out of foster care
People with complex health needs
These are the people most likely to succeed when given stable housing + the right support.

👉 Learn more from @ CSH & get involved: https://www.csh.org/supportive-housing-week/

08/29/2026

👀🏠TACOMA gets Housed!

We have 1, 2, and 3-bedroom homes available to rent at properties across Tacoma, including Hilltop, West Tacoma, and the North End!

Visit www.tacomahousing.org/rent to learn more about our available units and how to apply.

08/29/2026

📣 Teaching artists and arts/cultural educators across Washington State: Save the dates!

TAT Lab’s Community of Practice is back for a new season. These free, online office hours are a place to bring your teaching questions, challenges, or works in progress and talk them through with peers and TAT Lab faculty.

🌐 Zoom/online | Free
📆 Wednesday, September, 23, 4-5pm: https://tinyurl.com/FY27CoPSept22
📆 Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026 5-6pm: https://tinyurl.com/FY27CoPNov4
📆 Wednesday, February 10, 2027, 4-5pm: https://tinyurl.com/FY27CoPFeb10
📆 Tuesday, April 20, 2027, 6-7pm: https://tinyurl.com/FY27CoPApril20
👉🏽 Save the dates and register: https://www.arts.wa.gov/tat-lab/

💬 Each session is shaped by the people who join us! Conversations might explore lesson planning, learning goals, assessment, building partnerships, culturally responsive teaching, and more.

Community of Practice is free and open to teaching artists and arts/cultural educators in ALL creative disciplines across Washington State. No prior TAT Lab experience required, and TAT Lab alumni are always welcome!

ID: Text on graphic reads: TAT Lab Community of Practice. Free online office hours for teaching artists and arts educators across Washington State. Upcoming sessions: Sept. 23 and Nov. 4, 2026; Feb. 10 and April 20, 2027. All creative disciplines welcome.

Washington State Teaching Artist Training Lab

08/29/2026

💜 Another powerful Overdose Awareness Remembrance and Resource Fair in Shelton is complete.

Seeing the memorial photographs surrounding Kneeland Park was a moving reminder that every number represents a person deeply loved and forever missed.

FEED NEEDS was honored to stand alongside families, community members, recovery advocates, service providers, and everyone working to prevent overdose and ensure that no one faces this journey alone.

Thank you to the organizers, volunteers, resource providers, and everyone who attended the Belfair and Shelton events. May we carry this remembrance forward through compassion, education, action, and hope.

If you or someone you know needs support, call the Crisis Clinic of Thurston & Mason Counties at 360-586-2800, available 24/7. If an overdose is happening, call 911 immediately and administer naloxone if available.

💜 Forever loved. Forever remembered.

FEED NEEDS
Meeting the needs of the community together.