January 08, 2026

Cultivating Community at St. Michael Food Bank Garden

January 08, 2026/ Snohomish CD

Nestled on the grounds of St. Michael Catholic Church in Snohomish, there’s a flourishing garden that’s been supporting the Snohomish Community Food Bank since 2009. Just last summer, the garden produced over 3,500 pounds of fresh vegetables and nearly 1,000 bouquets of flowers.

February 23, 2022

Growing Community, One Garden at a Time

February 23, 2022/ Emma Kilgore

In recent years, local interest in community gardens—and the need for them— has increased significantly. Our Urban Agriculture team has been happy to support this growing trend.

May 27, 2021

Appreciating Our Urban Agriculture Partners

May 27, 2021/ Emma Kilgore

There’s so many parts to our Urban Agriculture program, and none of them would work if it weren’t for the amazing organizations and individuals who partner with us. Join us as we celebrate 80 years by looking back on our work with food insecurity in the community.

May 03, 2021

Springing into May with the Food Bank Farm

May 03, 2021/ Emma Kilgore

Spring has sprung! We’re continuing to work with partner organizations like the Food Bank Farm to reduce food insecurity in the region by distributing vegetable starts, one of the resources we provide to garden sites that grow food for food banks.

August 17, 2020

Guest Post: Zsofia Pasztor on Our Current Food System's Collapse and How to Help

August 17, 2020/ Kari Quaas

Editor’s Note: On Thursday, August 13, we held our annual partnership event virtually and we honored to have Zsofia Pasztor from Farmer Frog join us to discuss her work in the center of this national crisis of food insecurity, and the changed world due to COVID-19. She called us from the farm and, like all of us, had challenges with coverage and clarity in this time of heavy internet and cellular use. Here’s her follow up message to those concerned with what they can do to help. - Kari Quaas, SCD

September 06, 2019

Shelf Life of Donated Fresh Produce

September 06, 2019/ Snohomish CD

Curious how long your donated food and produce will last at the food bank? Check out this list!

August 02, 2019

Better Way to Track Plant A Row Donations

August 02, 2019/ Snohomish CD

We’re happy to announce that the Snohomish Conservation District is rolling out new and more efficient reporting methods for the Plant A Row program, as well as new incentives for the public to donate fruit or produce to the Snohomish County food banks. Track your donations here.