What is GiveBIG? Support RVFB on Seattle’s biggest giving day!

What do you love about Seattle? On May 10th, you’ll have the opportunity to join thousands of your neighbors in supporting the organizations that keep this city a great place to live for everyone, not just the wealthiest among us.

Every year in early May, the Seattle Foundation puts on one of the biggest nonprofit fundraising events in the Seattle area. GiveBIG is a critically important day for many local organizations. Last year, GiveBIG raised a total of $22 million for Seattle nonprofits, showing that Seattle residents truly care about supporting nonprofits that improve quality of life for all the region’s people.

This year, Rainier Valley Food Bank’s generous board has agreed to match every dollar donated during GiveBIG up to $20,450. That means that if you donate $25, you’ll really be donating $50, which comes out to 3 weeks of breakfast for a local public school student.

Your support for RVFB is especially needed this year. In 2016, the two other food banks serving the Rainier Valley both closed, leaving us as the only emergency food source in the area. This has led to a more than 20% increase in demand. Every dollar donated during GiveBIG helps us pick up the slack and continue to feed the most vulnerable members of our community.

Is May 10th shaping up to be a busy day for you? Pre-schedule your donation here and it will be processed automatically on the 10th. Thank you for supporting RVFB’s work and standing up for food justice in our community!