Quarterly Newsletter / Spring 2018 Edition

FAST FACT!

The percentage of children under 18 in our area living in poverty has more than doubled between 2010 and 2015.*

*U.S. Census Bureau

Director's Note
by Cori Walters

The City of Issaquah and the City of Sammamish are focusing on thoughtful growth knowing that there are estimates of our region’s population growing by 1.8 million by 2050. While our community leaders are planning for this long term growth... Read more  

From Our Clients
by Emily Meshumar

Citlali expressed to me today how helpful coming to the Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank is for her and her family of five. She shared, " It's amazing and so helpful to have something like this since we have limited funds". She explained how much her daughter loves coming in and shopping with her as well. Citlali always comes in with a friendly face and contagious smile. 
Save the Date!

Mark your calendars now for our annual fundraising breakfast! This is a great opportunity to invite friends and family to learn more about what's happening to address food insecurity in our community. Please let Bonnie know if you'd like to host a table!
Champion Spotlight
Stacy and Bella Nickerson
by Megan Edwin
Stacy and her teenage daughter, Bella, have been outstanding volunteers at the Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank for a nearly a year. Stacy and Bella worked the farmers market circuit most of last season (the market season runs May through September), did multiple harvest projects and... Read more
It's Almost Time for our Annual Volunteer Party!

Tuesday, May 1, 2018
6:00-8:00pm
Pickering Barn, Issaquah

We love celebrating our faithful volunteers who make it all possible! If you're one of the many who serve with us, be sure not to miss this fun event!
For an official invitation, e-mail Megan.
Donation Drop-Off Locations:

  • Issaquah High School
  • Liberty High School
  • Skyline High School
  • Our Savior Lutheran Church (downtown Issaquah)
  • Sammamish Hills Lutheran Church (Klahanie)
  • Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank
NEW EVENT!
We've joined the Issaquah School District PTA's to provide this fun opportunity for high school students to shop free for formal wear for school dances.

Donate clothing, shoes, and accessories between April 16th-27th OR contribute funds for tux rentals and accessories. Click here for more details.
Spring Break
LUNCH FOR THE BREAK
is coming soon!
Help ensure that children have enough food during Spring Break when free and reduced-price school lunches aren't available. Here's how:
Community Needs Assessments
by Rebecca Rice
In an effort to understand the health and human services needs in our communities, the Cities of Issaquah and Sammamish have each conducted Community Needs Assessments (CNA). These assessments paint a picture of life for the people who live in Issaquah and Sammamish – what’s great about living here, and what can be challenging about living here... Read more
giveBIG 2018
Wednesday, May 9, 2018

24 hours of giving where YOU can rally your sphere of influence to join in the efforts to fight food insecurity in the community. Mark your calendar and watch for more details!
Stamp Out Hunger
Food Drive
Saturday, May 12, 2018

Join your local postal carriers to make this event a great success for the Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank and all those we serve. Learn more here.