faqs
Are you curious about what services are available, how to access them, and when you’ll be able to? Check out some of our most frequently asked questions to find the answers you’re looking for. If any of your questions are still left unanswered, reach out to us at info@rvfb.org for more information.
Program & Services Questions
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Rainier Valley Food Bank is open from 9 am - 2 pm, Monday through Friday.
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Lunches are available starting at 11 am Monday through Friday.
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Our Community Connector is available by appointment. Please stop by in person or email community.connector@rvfb.org to schedule a time to connect.
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Grocery shopping is available through our Mobile Markets on Wednesdays and Fridays. Visit our Mobile Markets page to learn more and find a location to shop with us.
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Our home delivery program is currently full. Please complete the attached form to join our waitlist.
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Click here to visit our volunteer page and sign up to volunteer. For large groups or workplace volunteering, please get in touch with volunteer@rvfb.org.
Donations Questions
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We are open and available to accept donations on Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
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Please bring your donations to the loading dock by accessing our site via 50th Ave S.
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Rainier Valley Food Bank accepts both fresh and non-perishable food items, in addition to personal hygiene items, baby supplies, and pet food. Some of our most requested items include oil, seasonings, boxed cake mix, sugar, tea, and coffee.
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Please review our Food, Fund & Item Drive Kit or contact donations@rvfb.org to learn more about our current needs and to get assistance starting your food & funds drive!
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Monthly donors provide our organization with stability by providing a consistent flow of funds that our organization can rely on to help purchase food, fill our vehicles with gas, and much more!
We appreciate the generosity of our monthly donors, and the role they play in helping to keep our neighbor’s plates full. Affectionately called “The Full Plate Club,” our monthly donors receive benefits including an insider newsletter, early access to event tickets, limited-run merch, and more.
Learn more about our Full Plate Club or start y our monthly gift today.
In 2024…
1.1 million
pounds of food distributed.
91,000
visits to our food bank.
16,700
people received support through our food bank.