High school student Liza started volunteering with her parents at Rainier Valley Food Bank in the early stages of the pandemic. Little did she know she would start volunteering by herself and assist our guests as our organization transitioned to a new location and back to in-person shopping.  

1 in 13 children have a life-threatening food allergy, and the number is only increasing. With children spending most of their time at school — nine months a year, five days a week, and several hours a day — legislators are taking action to ensure that students can safely enjoy their time there, without fear of an allergic reaction.

We had the amazing opportunity to have a 2024 Summer Intern Cohort! Interns support us in making our mission a reality by working alongside our staff in development and distribution roles. We also provide interns with valuable professional experience, helping them achieve their goals and preparing them for their future paths. 

Warm up with this month's recipe from The Pantry, a delicious charred corn chowder with roasted poblano peppers.

Even though millions of people benefit from SNAP Benefits, the government is debating on how much funding the food assistance program should receive in the future. This year, these conversations and decisions appear in the 2024 Farm Bill. 

Chloe, our Food Delivery Program Coordinator, is sharing her delicious salad recipe for you to try! Dive in and let us know what you think.

Looking for a dessert to try? Bake this Blueberry Buttermilk Cake from The Pantry!

The primary elections are just around the corner, so it’s time to get out the vote! Ensure your voice is heard this election season by voting for officials who represent YOU!

Margaret Gofman, Board Chair and Volunteer Lead at RVFB, has a recipe for you to make this summer!

On June 28th, 2024, Rainier Valley Food Bank held a Groundbreaking Ceremony to celebrate the start of construction on their revitalization project for the new community food hub, planning to open in Fall 2025. People gathered to celebrate the creation of a space with enough room to address the many challenges that lead to hunger in our community.

Over 100 farmers markets and farm stands in Washington State are participating in the Market Match. With this program, guests who use Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/EBT benefits can increase their food budget to buy more produce.

Looking for food to enjoy in the summer mornings? The Pantry has the recipe for you! Learn how to make this egg dish with creams and greens galore.

Many students rely on free or reduced-priced meals at school. During the 2019-2020 school year, 43.31% of students in Washington State were eligible for the program. However, because many schools don’t provide meals during summer break, food insecurity increases for families while schools are not in session.

That’s where summer EBT comes in. Now called SUN Bucks, the USDA-approved program will help the families of about 550,000 low-income students in 37 states, including Washington, buy more groceries this summer.

Get your grill going with this new recipe from the Pantry! Perfect for the warmer days ahead, this dish is complete with delicious grilled chicken and a delightful home-made salsa.

On February 1st, we had the privilege of representing Rainier Valley Food Bank at Hunger Action Day as a part of the Anti-Hunger & Nutrition Coalition. Our goal was to engage with our legislators about creating a hunger-free Washington State.

Spice up spring with a new salad recipe from the Pantry! This dish brings together a few fresh items and a handful of pantry staples.

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.