Are you looking for a dinner option that’s delicious and leaves you with an extra meal to stick in the freezer for another day? Dive into this month’s recipe from the Pantry!

Just in time for the cold snap that’s rolling into our region, the Pantry released our January recipe of the month, a delicious curry lentil and pumpkin soup!

Ending hunger in our community takes all of us! We’re proud to work in concert with more than a dozen service providers to help meet our community where they’re at. If you’re looking for a few additional organizations to support this holiday season, consider making a gift to one of our incredible partners.

Dive into this month’s recipe from the Pantry! Kofta bil Bandora is made up of a mixture of minced meat and spices, prepared in the Middle East, South Asia, and parts of Europe.

2022 has been our first full year in the Rainier Beach neighborhood. Committed outreach into the community by RVFB staff and board members has connected us to new partnerships, clients, volunteers, board, and committee members. All have expressed great enthusiasm as we “take root” and settle into our new home. We look forward to continuing to grow and mature in 2023.

Warm-up and indulge in this month’s recipe from the Pantry!

This year, at the Community Harvest Gala, we celebrated so much more than just our success; we were excited to celebrate you, our community! You blew us away with your support, kindness, and generosity, making this year’s gala one of the most memorable and successful yet!

This year we welcomed our second summer intern cohort at RVFB! Interns support us in making our mission a reality, by working alongside our staff, including development and distribution. Through partnership with local employment programs, such as Teens in Public Service, Youth Social Impact, and Track, we provide interns with valuable professional experience, preparing them for their future paths.

Celebrate the start of soup season with this month’s recipe from the Pantry!

The 9021 Rainier Ave S building, which we now call home, has a long history of serving our South Seattle community. Before us, the building was a library, a mortuary, a bank, and a Chiropractor’s office – to say the least, our new home has a long, unique history of serving our community’s needs. Learn about how we are honoring our space this month by checking out our new blog post, and we hope to see you at an upcoming event!

A perfect fit for the fast-paced environment in the distribution center, Lavender is always quick to step in and lend a hand. From passing out fresh produce to making sure everything is running smoothly, she plays an important role in helping feed our community.

This month’s recipe from the Pantry combines the natural sweetness of carrots with crisp vegetables, tangy dressing, and a delightful crunch to create a truly delicious and nourishing dish.

Looking for a savory treat? Whip up these mini cheddar muffins from the Pantry!

This month, we are celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Join us in supporting our local AAPI-owned businesses by participating in our ScAAPInger Hunt. Download and print the bingo card on this blog post and shop your way through Seattle, marking off each business you visit and support this month. 

This month, the Pantry is serving up a delightful vegetarian stew to keep you feeling cozy this spring.

We were so thrilled to gather with and celebrate our incredible community of volunteers last month. Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to ensuring our neighbors in South Seattle don't have to go hungry truly makes our work possible. To those who joined us in person or in spirit, we're so grateful to be able to celebrate you!

Massive layoffs, record-breaking inflation, and an end to COVID relief resulted in a rollback on SNAP benefits. Over the past year, we've begun to see the long-term effects of the pandemic take a toll on our community. The effects are becoming known as the "hunger cliff."

Let’s get cooking with this Palestinian dish! This month, the Pantry Seattle is serving up a cozy soup made with herbs freshly picked from the garden.

Ready for a new recipe? You won’t regret taking a bite out of this vegetarian dish. Cook up these fried cauliflower fritters courtesy of the Pantry.

South Seattle is a diverse section of our beautiful city, and we feel lucky to call it home! This year, on Black History Month, we're highlighting the many Black-owned businesses that bring rich shopping options to our community. With everything from jewelry to plants, furniture to food, there's a shop for anything you need.