Quarterly Newsletter / Summer 2018 Edition

FAST FACT!

As of 2016, the percentage of food insecure people in King County was 12.2% for a total of 254,200 lives.*


Director's Note
by Cori Walters

A healthy non-profit has a strong base of volunteers, including its Board of Directors and Board Committee members. The Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank would not be the vital resource that it is in the community without these hard-working, dedicated, and passionate individuals...


Lillian's Story
by Emily Meshumar

It was 5:00 p.m. when the white Access bus rolled up to the front of the food bank. The doors opened and Lillian slowly walked off the bus. I went up to greet her and help her into the food bank. I was immediately greeted with “Hola mi amor!” (Hello my love) and a kiss on the cheek. We checked her in and she began to shop.... Read more ! 
September brings one of our biggest annual food drives!
Help us make it a big success by spreading the word and encouraging friends to give at their local grocery stores. The food received during this drive helps end our summer food drought and supplies food for local families for months to come. See the schedule and participating stores below . For more information, contact Mike .

Champion Spotlight: Randy and Heather Choco

“It’s easy not to see the need that’s right in your own neighborhood,”

You're invited!
Please join us to celebrate all we've accomplished together.
We'll have pulled pork sandwiches, beverages, games,
and even a bouncy house for all ages!
Park entrance requires a Discover Pass or $10 day pass.
We look forward to celebrating with you!
Ending Summer Food Insecurity
by Rebecca Rice

"...summer break can strain family food budgets to the breaking point, siphoning money from other essentials like rent or the electric bill. Parents sometimes go without food to compensate, which creates additional stress for the entire family."


You're invited!

Tuesday, September 18, 2018
7:00 a.m. Coffee Meet & Greet
7:30-8:30 a.m. Presentation
Eastridge Church in Issaquah

Keynote Speaker Ron Thiele
Issaquah School District Superintendant

Gather some friends and join us for a powerful look at the most vulnerable in our community and the programs happening "Beyond Our Doors" to address their needs.
$100 minimum donation requested. Visit our website for more details.
Want to be a table captain or event sponsor? Contact Bonnie .
Donation Drop-Off Locations (8/27-9/11):

  • Issaquah High School
  • Liberty High School
  • Our Savior Lutheran Church (downtown Issaquah)
  • Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank

DONATION DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 11th!


Special thanks to MENS WEARHOUSE for partnering with us to provide free and reduced-price rentals!
Help make Homecoming special for our youth!
High school dances are important opportunities for youth to feel part of their peer group. Join us and the Issaquah School District PTA's to help provide this opportunity for high school students to shop free for formal wear so they can participate in school dances.

Donate clothing, shoes, and accessories between August 27th and September 11th or contribute funds to help fill any gaps. Click here for more details.
Harvest Program

Every Summer, we reap the benefit of generous farmers, local residents, and the cities, who donate fresh produce. So far this summer, we've received 9,122 pounds of fruits and vegetables! Thank you to everyone who gives and to our gleaning volunteers for bringing these nutrient rich fresh foods to those in need in our community! For more information on our Harvest Program, contact Emily .
Thank you!
Summer Lunch Fundraiser

The Lake Sammamish Fireworks Show brought in $22,770 to help cover the cost of our Summer Lunch program! Thank you to Kritsonis Lindor of Windermere Real Estate for putting on this fundraiser, Issaquah-Sammamish Reporter for being our exclusive media sponsor, and to everyone who gave to make it a success!
Thank you!
Tools for School Collection

Thanks to everyone who gave, ordered backpacks and school supply kits, and held backpack drives! 667 backpacks filled with school supplies were distributed to families August 1st and 2nd and another 150 were delivered to schools.

Starting the school year prepared with new supplies builds a child's self-esteem and confidence. Thank you for making it happen!