How Individuals & Communities Can Help End Hunger

The continued support from individuals and local communities alike has proved to be an invaluable resource in Food Lifeline's fight against hunger. There are many ways that you can contribute to help us end hunger in Western Washington.


Monetary Donations
Your monetary donations help Food Lifeline secure and distribute highly nutritious products to our member agencies and into the hands of hungry children, seniors and families. Making a donation is very easy:

• Simply fill out our online donation form, or go to the Donations section of this site for more information and other options.
    
• Take advantage of your employer's matching gift program! Many employers have programs established to match employee donations. Ask your Human Resources department to guide you through the process, and help Food Lifeline feed even more hungry people in Western Washington!
    
• Consider making a contribution to Food Lifeline directly from your IRA. If you are 70.5 years or older, donations of up to $100,000 can be made without affecting your income for tax purposes. Please contact your tax professional to discuss this new giving option.
    
• Donate shares of stock to Food Lifeline!  Check with your tax advisor to see if this is a giving option that would work for you.
    
• Include Food Lifeline in your estate planning.  It is a great way to help feed hungry people in Western Washington and create a lasting legacy.
    
• For more information on any of the above, please contact our Fund Development Coordinator at (206) 545-6600, ext. 228.

Donate Food
Your donation of non-perishable food and essential items through food drives and special events is a vital resource in helping to feed hungry people throughout Western Washington.

• Donate food during special events such as food drives and other fund raising events. Please check out our calendar for a list of upcoming events.
    
• Hold your own food or fund drive to support Food Lifeline. For more information on how to organize your own food or fund drive, please contact our Special Events Coordinator.
    
• Watch for special promotions throughout the year to receive discounts when accompanied by a food donation.
    
• For list of the types of foods that are needed most by Food Lifeline, please click here.

Volunteer!
We depend on the thousands of wonderful volunteers who support Food Lifeline and our mission with their time and skills every year. Food Lifeline offers a variety of opportunities to involve all kinds of people in work that without you would be impossible.  Please consider getting involved and joining in our mission to end hunger in Western Washington!

• Check out our complete list of volunteer opportunities.
    
• Fill out a Volunteer Application Form and check off the activities that you are most interested in helping out with.
    
• Repack and sort food donations in our Volunteer Action Center.
    
• Volunteer at a Food Lifeline special event.
    
• Donate your professional services.
    

To volunteer or get more information on any of these items, please contact our Volunteer Department today!