Winter E-Newsletter

Quarterly Newsletter | Winter 2023

Fast Facts!

Compared to 2021, in 2022 we saw:

• 20% growth in food services provided

• 23% increase in unique shopping households

• 30% increase in families participating in Summer Lunch

• 33% increase in Power Packs each month

• 14% increase in children participating in Holiday Gift Barn

From the Director

As the new year gets underway, I'm delighted to share a few highlights of our collective impact from 2022. One thing I find incredibly encouraging is the amount of community engagement we saw. Over 2,000 volunteers contributed their time and talents to IFCB's work in 2022. Collectively, these volunteers donated over 17,000 hours in service to our community! We simply could not do all of the things we do without our beloved volunteers.... READ MORE

Client Story: The Residents of Hutchison House

About a half-mile from the Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank sits Hutchison House, an apartment complex for low-income seniors. Many of the residents are from China, and every shopping week, they walk to our market to shop and find connection with the community. On a recent market day, we asked them about their experiences with the Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank... READ MORE

Champion Spotlight:

20 Years of Giving

For more than 20 years, an Issaquah couple has been making a difference in the lives of their neighbors in need by donating to the Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank. They asked to remain anonymous for this story, but their dedication and generosity speak volumes...

Benefit Reductions to Affect All SNAP Recipients

Low-income families are about to lose one of their last remaining COVID-19 emergency benefits. Starting in March 2023, SNAP recipients will no longer receive emergency allotments, resulting in a significant reduction in their SNAP benefits. Unfortunately, these reductions are taking place while food prices remain high, particularly for healthy dairy, protein, and produce... READ FULL STORY

2022 Best of Issaquah: 1st Place Community Non-Profit

We are honored and humbled to share this award with the amazing volunteers, donors, and partners who make the Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank the Best Non-Profit in Issaquah! Thank you for your incredible work and compassion for our community!

We Need Your Food Donations!

The community's needs and our costs continue to grow beyond our current level of food donations. Please help us re-stock by bringing unopened, unexpired donations from the Priority Needs List to our warehouse on an upcoming food donation drop-off day!

When

• Sat., Mar. 18, 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon

• Thurs., Mar. 23, 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.

• Sat., Apr. 1, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Where

• AtWork, 930 7th Ave NW, Issaquah, WA 98027 (Google Maps )

Thank you for supporting your neighbors with the items they need most! LEARN MORE

We're Hiring!

Join us! We're looking for a Client Services Program Manager to provide essential resource referrals, emergency supplies, and case management services to neighbors needing additional assistance. Help us build our team with dynamic people who are passionate about our mission! LEARN MORE

You Make a Difference for Our Youth!

School breaks can leave children with insufficient nutrition when school lunches aren't available.

Our Lunch for the Break program served 164 families and 367 kids in February, providing healthy, kid-friendly foods to ensure that breakfast, lunch, and even snacks are covered while kids are on school breaks.

Power Packs provide kids at every participating school within the Issaquah School District with healthy breakfast, lunch, and snack foods for the weekend.

The need for Power Packs continues to rise, with over 1,200 distributed in 21 schools in January. Thank you for helping to ensure that children have access to nutritious foods at all times.