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What Parenthood Is Teaching Me About Collective Care

By: Kellie Lewis, Marketing & Communications Manager The first time I stepped into the Edmonds Food Bank, I was a few months postpartum with my second baby, seeking a way to engage in meaningful community work. I went to pick up supplies to start writing thank-you notes from home, and...

Why Nutrition Matters at the Food Bank

By: Lester Almanza, Senior Programs Manager When I first learned about the Edmonds Food Bank as a new migrant to the United States, I had a completely different concept of what a food bank was and its primary purpose. My idea of a food bank was that of a place...

Feeding the Future: The Power of Planned Giving 

By: Karen Andrew, Individual Giving Manager When most people think about supporting the Edmonds Food Bank, they imagine donating canned goods, volunteering their time, or making financial contributions. These actions are incredibly valuable, and we deeply appreciate them! But I wanted to share another option: planned giving.  Every week at...

Larsen swings through Edmonds to visit new food bank location and attend Congressional Ferry Caucus kickoff

U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen (D-2nd Congressional District) made two stops in Edmonds Wednesday morning — at the Edmonds Food Bank and the Edmonds-Kingston ferry terminal. Larsen first visited Edmonds Lutheran Church at 23535 84th Ave. W., where he met with Edmonds Food Bank Executive Director Casey Davis, pastor Tim Oleson,...

Bringing Dignity and Choice to Market Saturdays Through SNAP

By: Tracey Peterson, Community Programs Manager One of my favorite parts of working at the Edmonds Food Bank is spending Saturdays at the Edmonds Museum Summer Market. Each week, we get to support our SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) community by providing an opportunity to shop at the market using...

Larsen requests nearly $37 million for 15 local projects in fiscal year 2026 spending bill

U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen has requested $36.8 million for 15 local projects in the fiscal year 2026 spending bill. Larsen submitted the requests to the House Appropriations Committee as the committee begins work on legislation to fund the federal government, according to a Thursday news release. “My priority in shaping...

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