On Sunday September 7th, 2025, neighbors and community members gathered to celebrate the Grand Opening of our new community food hub. It was truly a day to remember as the renewed space filled with excitement, music, and the buzz of connection. This is a dream that's been realized after more than ten years in the making, and we've finally arrived!

Check out this month’s recipe from the Pantry, Peperoni Alla Salernitana!

This month’s recipe from the Pantry is Pozole Verde with Chicken, Hominy and Lime.

Dive into our July recipe from the Pantry with this recipe.

We’re thrilled to share that we have raised $16 million towards our campaign to renovate our former warehouse space into a thriving food hub for South Seattle—and we’re inviting everyone into the “Room for All” campaign for abundance with a new giving challenge. 

We’re seeking an artist or artist team to design and execute a large mural for our newly completed facility.

Throughout the past year and a half, we’ve watched transformation blossom at Rainier Valley Food Bank throughout the course of our building’s renovation. As we approach the other side, with our community food hub almost complete, we’re reflecting on all that this time has brought us. We’ve come to realize that one thing is true: our work through this season has been powered by community care.

We had a profound impact on our community in 2024, including:

• 1.1 million pounds of food distributed

• 91,000 visits to our food bank

• 16,700 people received support through our food bank

Dive into our 2024 Annual Report to learn more.

More of our neighbors are experiencing stress, anxiety, and depression due to economic factors and food and housing program at risk. Voicing our opinions is one way to stand for anti-hunger and anti-poverty policies, including contacting your local politicians and state and federal legislators. 

Try a new recipe from The Pantry: A colorful plate of cauliflower steaks with an herb salad and fennel

Dive into this month’s recipe from The Pantry, a delightful chile con carne.

Throughout 2023, the RVFB community focused on opportunity. We have seen our programs grow, with our SPARK To-Go Lunch program serving between 75-90 clients daily and our grocery service swelling to 200 clients per session. We've seized this opportunity, forming partnerships with church neighbors and other nonprofits to build our service capacity. As we look ahead to our expansion and continued growth, we deeply appreciate your continued support.

Warm yourself up with a new soup recipe from The Pantry. This Pho Ga, a Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup with Ginger Dipping Sauce, is a great choice for the winter months.

Did you know that the nutrients from the food you eat, all containing macronutrients and micronutrients, impact your body’s immunity and resilience against illness? Three significant micronutrients that support immunity are vitamin D, vitamin C, and the mineral zinc.

Thanks to more than 200 of our neighbors, RVFB raised $110,000, with more coming in, to fund and expand food access for all during this year’s GivingTuesday!

Learn how to make Shashuka, a Tunisian breakfast dish with eggs cooked in tomato sauce, from The Pantry!

Our food bank continues to bring social service providers together in South Seattle and address the challenges our neighbors face. Join us in spreading the spirit of generosity this season by making an additional gift to uplift our service partners.  

The holidays are just around the corner! While the food bank may be closed on Thanksgiving day, there are so many places to gather in the community with your neighbors and family while sharing a free meal this Thanksgiving. Explore these six options to find the right for your family.

The Pantry is back with another delicious dessert: a dark chocolate pecan pie to share with your loved ones this holiday season.

Enjoy this simple yet delicious family recipe from Kate Nagle-Caraluzzo, Executive Director of Town Hall and our Guest Speaker of the 2024 Community Harvest Gala!