What could make a beautiful fall evening better than a chance to rekindle connections, meet new folks, and celebrate the growth and resilience of our organization?

Looking for new ideas of what to make? We’re delighted to share a new budget-friendly recipe idea every month in partnership with The Pantry! This month’s recipe is a Roasted Red Pepper Chipotle Chowder.

Looking for new ideas of what to make? We’re delighted to share a new budget-friendly recipe idea every month in partnership with The Pantry! This month’s recipe is Hashweh, a seasoned rice and ground meat pilaf.

Looking for a way to spend your downtime this summer? Plenty is happening around Rainier Valley, whether you like music, good food, or nature. You name it! Here is a list of budget-friendly activities you can check out with your family and friends in South Seattle.

Our first virtual 5K has come to a close! With the help of our nearly 20 participants, we raised more than $7,000 and brought in roughly 50 new donors throughout the month. A special thank you to Columbia Bank for providing us with sponsorship for this event. 

Looking for new ideas of what to make? We’re delighted to share a new budget-friendly recipe idea every month in partnership with The Pantry! This month’s recipe is Parmesan Chicken!

LA is undoubtedly one of our most well-known volunteers at RVFB, and if you ask our staff, he's definitely a part of our family. From filling our space with vibrant music, breaking down cardboard, and helping with our Grocery Rescue Program, LA jumps in wherever he can to help, saying hi to friends along the way and welcoming newcomers.

Looking for new ideas of what to make? We’re delighted to share a new budget-friendly recipe idea every month in partnership with The Pantry! This month’s recipe is Black Beans & Rice!

We’re thankful for the many donors who help fuel our annual operating budget by partaking in GiveBig. This year we were thrilled to have more than 200 donors throughout the month, raising nearly $58,000!

Looking for new ideas of what to make? We’re delighted to share a new budget-friendly recipe idea every month in partnership with The Pantry! This month’s recipe is Split Lentil & Vegetable Soup.

It has been an incredible year for Rainier Valley Food Bank, filled with fruitful partnerships, new connections, and growing programs. Amongst it all, we recognize that our organization would not be the same without the continuous support of our community. With the turmoil surrounding the school schedules since 2020 we are appreciative of the continued support of our Backpack Program.

Are you among the many who have pushed their holiday shopping off until the very last minute? Rainier Valley is teeming with incredible small businesses that are chock-full of the perfect gifts for the special someone still on your list. While our neighborhood offers many great options, we invite you to explore a few of our staff’s favorite choices as you finish up your holiday shopping.

Has the holiday season put you in the mood to give a little extra this year? Every gift makes the season brighter at the Rainier Valley Food Bank! If you’re looking to be a part of the work we do to end hunger in Seattle, consider spreading holiday cheer with these five ways to give.

The 14th Annual Cookie Party went off without a hitch on December 6th, providing an opportunity for community members, Geraldine’s Counter, and the Rainier Valley Food Bank to get together and celebrate the holiday season.

After years of planning, we acquired a new building that will transform our ability to serve the growing demands for food and support services throughout the Rainier Valley. We will work out of our new home while the design and construction of our new building takes place.

Rainier Valley Food Bank is excited to announce our latest partnership with Flying Lion Brewing.

This exclusive “RVFBrew #7” will be released on November 1st at Flying Lion Brewing (5041 Rainier Ave S #106, Seattle, WA 98118).

On Friday, October 8th, Rainier Valley Food Bank had the opportunity to visit the Kraken Community Iceplex to watch the Kraken team practice before the season starts and a chalk talk with a Kraken coach. WaFd Bank presented us with a large (literally) check for $20,000.

Our Gala is a celebration of resilience and growth, as well as an opportunity to recognize the generosity of the community that has sustained RVFB over the last years. We invite you to celebrate with friends, new and old, as we applaud the past and look excitedly to RVFB’s future.

In case you missed our #WashingtonWildfireAwareness campaign, you can view our posts from the week of August 16-20th, 2021 below. You can support this campaign by donating here

In preparation for a potential poor air quality event this wildfire season, the Seattle Human Services Department (HSD) is engaged in planning, in partnership with the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and Public Health—Seattle & King County (PHSKC), to support those living unsheltered by opening up cleaner air shelters if the need arises.