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RVFB is the primary emergency food resource for Seattle’s most racially, ethnically, and economically diverse neighborhood and home to many people of color, immigrants, and refugees who regularly face systemic obstacles to living wage employment, affordable housing, and food security. It is home to a wide disparity of living standards where multi-million-dollar homes are down the street from Section Eight housing.

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Understanding SNAP: Food Access, Eligibility, and What’s Changing

SNAP (also called Basic Food in Washington) helps millions of households access groceries each month. This post explains how the program works, recent policy updates that may impact benefits, and where neighbors can find support and additional resources.

Meet Our Capital Campaign Honorary Co-Chairs

As we enter the final stretch of our Room for All Capital Campaign, we’re taking time to recognize the community leaders who have supported this vision along the way. We’re honored to introduce a group of beloved and respected community members serving as our Capital Campaign Honorary Co-Chairs. Read along to learn more about the individuals whose leadership, influence, and deep connection to community are helping us close out this campaign.

Highlighting Our Capital Campaign Co-Chairs

Behind every big milestone is community. As our Room for All Capital Campaign that brought about our new Community Food Hub comes closer to completion, we’re reflecting on all of the folks who have helped bring our new facility to fruition. Among those guiding the way are our incredible co-chairs who have been part of our community for several years. Together they’ve stewarded our work, helping to organize and guide our fundraising efforts. Read along to meet and learn more about our Capital Campaign Co-Chairs, Jen and Calandra!

Celebrating Winter Holidays through Food

With the holiday season here, there are several cultures that celebrate different holidays throughout Fall and Winter with traditional and popular food dishes. Take a look at some of the upcoming holidays and how different countries and cultures celebrate with food.

Cranberry Linzer Cookies

Getting ready for holiday baking? Check out this month’s festive recipe from The Pantry: Cranberry Linzer Cookies!