Food security is about having enough to eat, and thousands of people live in hunger every day. Contributing to local organizations and efforts increases access to nutritious foods for those in need. There are many ways to help – please read on for ideas and suggestions.

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How to Volunteer

Volunteering is a great way to help others and support your local community. The application process may differ between organizations, so we encourage you to please reach out directly to the place of your choice for more information.

If you would like your organization’s volunteer info listed here, please contact us at lawnstolettuce@snohomishcd.org.

 

Farmer Frog

Farmer Frog has partnered with EastWest Food Rescue, and they need help with loading food on trucks from 8 am to 2 pm. Read more here. Farmer Frog also cultivates programs, school gardens, and hands-on learning to nurture communities. For more ways to help, click here.

Seed2Fork

Seed2Fork is looking for volunteers to assist in classroom/outdoor STEM projects, permaculture tree guilds, and the Seed2Fork farm.

Contact Michele Ada Alston, Ed.D for more information at 206-412-7936 or adaalston49@gmail.com.

Gleaning

Gleaning is the gathering of leftover crops from farmers' fields and donating them to local food banks. Often, these crops can’t be collected by farm equipment, or are too expensive for farms to hire laborers to harvest to send to market. It’s a great experience for volunteers and provides those in need with local, fresh produce.

If you are looking for gleaning opportunities, some of our partner organizations hold gleaning events. Hungry Hearts has volunteers who are able to glean from people's yards for their food bank location.

“It’s a wonderful way to get more fresh, organic produce into our community while keeping our farm fields productive and healthy.”
— Oxbow Farms Website

The National Gleaning Project

If you’re interested in learning more about gleaning, the National Gleaning Project has information on laws and regulations pertaining to gleaning and food donation.

How to Donate Resources

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Volunteers of America

Volunteers of America has multiple ways you can donate. You can also choose Volunteers of America on Amazon Smile. Amazon donates 0.5% of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the charitable organization of your choice.