In the News
We’ve been thrilled to gain news coverage in a variety of publications throughout the years including, Seattle Eater, South Seattle Emerald, King 5, Q13, FOX News, Crosscut, and more.
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2024
Seattle P-Patch gardeners donated 33,000-plus pounds of produce to food banks in 2023
February 12, 2024
KUOW | Casey Martin
2023
OPINION | Congress Has Failed to Act on White House Proposal for Additional WIC Funding
December 7, 2023
South Seattle Emerald
Cranksgiving 2023 riders break the donation record by biking 3,699 lbs to food banks
November 20, 2023
Seattle Bike Blog
Carroll College graduate uses talent to raise awareness of homeless population
November 9, 2023
KTVH
November 18: Seattle’s 14th Annual Cranksgiving food drive scavenger hunt by bike
October 31, 2023
Seattle Bike Blog
IICF Celebrates Week of Giving
October 27, 2023
Insurance Journal
Members of Seahawks Super Bowl championship team help kick off ‘Back to Action’ campaign for local food banks
September 25, 2023
The B Town Blog
GET ‘BACK TO ACTION’ TO HELP LOCAL FOOD BANKS THIS SATURDAY, SEPT. 23
September 19, 2023
White Center Blog
Rainier Beach Action Coalition Throws 20th Annual Back2School Bash
August 28, 2023
South Seattle Emerald | Lauryn Bray
Councilmember Herbold celebrates mid-year supplemental budget positions
August 7, 2023
Seattle City Council Blog | City Council News Release
The problem of widespread hunger and what can be done to help those who need food and support
June 13, 2023
Maine Public | Jennifer Rooks & Jonathan P. Smith
Seattle food banks see increased need, decreased donations
June 9, 2023
AXIOS Seattle | Christine Clarridge
Rising cost of groceries drives more need
June 7, 2023
KUOW | Patricia Murphy & Jennie Cecil Moore
As demand grows, Seattle area food banks need your help
May 31st, 2023
Seattle Times | Seattle Times Editorial Board
WA food bank lines grow as COVID-era benefits end, grocery prices rise
May 25th, 2023
Seattle Times | Alexandra Yoon-Hendricks
2023 Neighbor Day Recognition
May 3rd, 2023
City of Seattle | SEAneighborhoods
SEATTLE WORLD TOUR FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES 2023 CONCERT SERIES FUNDRAISER
April 25th, 2023
Respect My Region | Taylor Hart
Feel Good Friday: Tigers, Community Grants, and Scholarships, Oh My!
January 6th, 2023
South Sound Magazine
2022
KING 5, TEGNA Foundation award $85K in community grants to aid 16 Western Washington nonprofits
December 31st, 2022
US Times Post | Edmund DeMarche
Another View | Seattle Times: Let's end hunger year-round
December 27th, 2022
The Daily News
Commit to Ending Hunger Year-Round
December 27th, 2022
Seattle Times | The Editorial Board
Season of Goodwill and Food Banks: Today So Far
November 28th, 2022
KUOW | Dyer Oxley
The Legacy of the Turkey Bowl Week of Service Continues With the 8th Annual Event
November 23, 2022
South Seattle Emerald | Troy Landrum Jr.
180 riders hauled an astounding 3,308 pounds of donations during Cranksgiving 2022
November 22, 2022
Seattle Bike Blog | Tom Fucoloro
Inflation, Low Donations and Rising Demand Hit Seattle Food Banks
November 21, 2022
Crosscut | Josh Cohen
What to do Around Seattle this Week: Julefest, Cranksgiving
November 17, 2022
Seattle Times | Vonnai Phair
Food Banks are Growing – and Transforming – to Meet a Rising Need
November 10, 2022
KUOW | Ruby de Luna
Rep. Smith Visits New Food Bank Site
October 20, 2022
Northwest Asian Weekly
What to Expect When Fall Finally Arrives in the NW: Today So Far
October 18th, 2022
KUOW | Dyer Oxley
As Safety Nets Expire, Seattle Food Banks Expect More People to Come Through Their Doors
October 17th, 2022
KUOW | Ruby De Luna
Food Fight: Food Banks Seek Help as Inflation Soars
September 14th, 2022
Seattle Magazine | Rob Smith
Food Pantries Say Washington Seniors are Hit the Hardest by Inflation
July 14th, 2022
FOX 13 | Jennifer Dowling
With Increasing Inflation, Communities are Leaning on Local Food Banks
July 13th, 2022
South Seattle Emerald | Elizabeth Turnbull
“Panic:” Local Families Feeling The Pinch Of High Inflation
July 6th, 2022
The Seattle Medium | Cesar Canizales
Food Bank Providers Try Keeping Supply Steady with Costs Rising
June 17th, 2022
FOX Business | Jake Karalexis
Deel-Funded Free South End Summer Programs that are Still Enrolling
June 17th, 2022
South Seattle Emerald | Ari Robin McKenna
Yes, Inflation is Eating Up Your Food Budget
June 8th, 2022
KUOW | Patricia Murphy, Brandi Fullwood
Rainier Valley Food Bank Sees Surge in Demand Due to Rising Food Prices
May 29th, 2022
FOX 13 | Jennifer Dowling
‘Everything Has Gone Up’: In Rainier Beach and Across Seattle, Food Banks Respond to Inflation Woes
May 27th, 2022
The Spokesman Review | Daniel Beekman
‘Everything Has Gone Up’: In Rainier Beach and Across Seattle, Food Banks Respond to Inflation Woes
May 27th, 2022
Seattle Times | Daniel Beekman
WA Food Bank Test Innovations as Food Insecurity Grows
May 19th, 2022
Crosscut | Andrew Engelson
Photo Essay: Rainier Valley Food Bank Reopens in a Bigger Building on Rainier Avenue South
March 4, 2022
South Seattle Emerald | Ronnie Estoque
2021
Seattle Magazine’s Most Influential People of 2021
December 2nd, 2021
Seattle Magazine
Coronavirus Special Edition: Featuring Executive Director of Rainier Valley Food Bank
July 2nd, 2021
Rainier Avenue Radio
Rainier Valley Food Bank Acquires New Location to Better Serve the Community
June 23rd, 2021
The Seattle Medium | Aaron Allen
‘Right Place, Right Time, for Real’: Seattle Woman Says Her Tough Road Helped Her Save a Man’s Life
February 17th, 2021
King5 | Vanessa Misciagna
2020
Local Experts Predict Seattle Restaurant Headlines for 2021
December 30, 2020
Eater Seattle | Gabe Guarente
A Tale of Two Recessions: COVID’s Economic Toll in Washington State Fell Unevenly, May Take Years to Heal
December 29th, 2020
Seattle Times | Paul Roberts
Christmas Eve at the Rainier Valley Food Bank
December 24th, 2020
Seattle Times | Bettina Hansen
Season of Giving: Where You Can Donate Food in Seattle During the Pandemic
December 24th, 2020
Seattle Pi | Callie Craighead
Where to Donate Food in Seattle During the Pandemic
November 25, 2020
Eater Seattle | Gabe Guarente
Seattle Cyclists Deliver Food to Needy Families During Pandemic
July 8, 2020
MYNorthwest | Nicole Jennings
SPD, Uwajimaya Collect Food for Rainier Valley Food Bank
May 28th, 2020
Northwest Asian Weekly
For Puget Sound Muslims, Ramadan During Crisis is an Opportunity to Help
May 20, 2020
Crosscut | Mohammed Kloub, Sarah Hoffman
Amazon Sends Drivers to Deliver from Food Banks Free Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
April 22nd, 2020
USA Today | Elizabeth Weise
These Helpers are Fighting the Coronavirus by Delivering Hot Lunches and Groceries to Seattle Area Seniors
April 17th, 2020
Seattle Times | Daniel Beekman, Anna Patrick
Food Bank on the Front Line of Serving Virus-Vulnerable Neighbors
March 10, 2020
South Seattle Emerald
2018
City Fruit Harvested Almost 14 Tons of Unused Fruit from Seattle’s Urban Fruit Trees Last Year
October 11, 2018
Treehugger | Derek Markham
Mt. Baker Housing Announces Plans for Affordable Housing Development in Rainier Beach
May 4, 2018
Curbed Seattle | Sarah Anne Lloyd
2016
The Surprising New Ways the Rainier Valley Food Bank Gets its Great Work Done
February 17, 2016
Seattle Times | Bethany Jean Clement
2015
Japanese Philosophy Yields Good Changes at Food Bank
March 12th, 2015
Seattle Times | Sarah Stuteville
2009
Rainier Valley Food Bank Restocked: a Community’s Generosity - Wow
November 26th, 2009
Seattle Times
Burglars Hit Rainier Valley Food Bank
November 19th, 2009
Seattle Times | Molly Rosbach
2005
Rainier Valley Food Bank May Shut Down
January 4th, 2005
Seattle Times | Tan Vinh