LFP Little Pantry Mom's And Community Step Up

Since the COVID-19 pandemic (May 2020), LFP Moms Barb Swan and Kim Clasen have processed approximately $55,000 in donations to stock local "Little Free Pantries." This past week, donations have increased with the expiration of the SNAP benefits. An estimated 40% of these recipients are children. Barb has honed the skill of stretching every dollar, becoming an expert in sourcing food and hygiene products to stock the pantries. Kim keeps the pantries stocked, often in the evenings, from her red Eurovan, which you may have seen. 

Since this is the first government shutdown where SNAP benefits haven't been funded, it's all hands on deck as we head into the holiday season. Barb and Kim would like to thank the very generous donors, both one-time and repeat, who are making a difference in vulnerable communities in our area. 

If you'd like to donate:

Kim and her van going on year 5 of filling local pantries

Little Free Pantries

Shoreline, Lake Forest Park area A neighborhood food-share program. Take what you need, share what you can.

• 1. Briarcrest: 14511 25th Ave. NE, in front of Shoreline United Methodist Church
• 2. Briarcrest: Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 14514 20th Ave NE
• 3. Parkwood: Rainbow Little Free Pantry, 2133 N 147th St.
• 4. Stay SAFe Pet Pantry: 14717 Aurora Ave. N in front of Seattle Area Feline Rescue (supplies for pets)
• 5. 14431 Linden Ave N., Seattle
• 6. Westminster Triangle Little Free Shed: 14544 Evanston Ave. N.
• 7. Parkwood: St. Barnabas Anglican Church, 2340 N. 155th St.
• 8. Ridgecrest: 15815 11th Ave NE
• 9. Meridian Park: 16173 Midvale Ave N.
• 11. Bethel Lutheran Church, 17529 15th Ave NE
• 12. Meridian Park: 17916 1st Ave. NE
• 13. Meridian Park: 18312 Corliss Ave N.
• 14. Echo Lake: Shoreline Covenant Church, N 185th and Ashworth Ave N
• 15. Hillwood: Calvin Presbyterian Church, 18826 3rd Ave NW
• 16. Richmond Highlands: First Lutheran Church, 18354 8th Ave NW
• 17. Richmond Beach: 1422 NW 195th St.
• 18. Echo Lake/Northridge: 20008 6th Ave NE (park on 200th side)
• 20. North City Little Free Pantry: 18910 8th Ave. NE - food, clothes, & household items
• 21. 1702 NE 192nd St.
• 22. North City: 1674 NE 185th
• 23. Lake Forest Park: 18492 Ballinger Way NE 24. Lake Forest Park: 19514 40th Pl NE
• 25. Lake Forest Park: 19706 30th Ave NE
• 26. Mountlake Terrace: 20346 21st Ave NE. 27. Mountlake Terrace: 23222 56th Ave W., between Calvary Fellowship Church &
• Espresso Break
• 28. Brier Community Pantry: 22880-22924, Brier Rd

** LFP Presbyterian Church on Brookside Bldv

Other Resources

Food banks are the most obvious choice to replace your lost SNAP benefits.
The city and state have poured millions in extra funding into food banks
to try to cope with the spike in need, but they’re still bracing for
impact: long lines, food shortages, etc.

Food Lifeline Food Finder Map
Northwest Harvest Food Access Network
Washington 211 Food Pantry Search
Farm to Food Pantry
Emergency Food Network
Hunger Free Washington
Little Free Pantry Finder
Seattle Community Fridge

WSDA Programs and Services

DoorDash
DoorDash has vowed to waive the fees for 300,000 SNAP recipient grocery orders to help families stretch any remaining funds from Nov 1 through Nov 30.

Gopuff

The Gopuff grocery delivery app is offering credit toward SNAP-eligible grocery items and free delivery on orders beginning Nov 1 for the first 200,000 customers. SNAP recipients with their SNAP EBT card connected to the Gopuff app can receive one $25 credit and free delivery during the first half of November, and a second credit and free delivery in the second half.

Those with a remaining balance on their EBT card can participate in the following programs:

SNAP Produce Match

SNAP Market Match

Fruit and Vegetable Prescription Program

Emergency Food Network (EFN)

Emergency Food Network distributes over a million pounds of food every month to the 75+ food programs it serves. They have numerous ways to support the program including monetary donations, food donations, and volunteer opportunities. For every dollar donated, EFN provides two meals to folks in need.

Food Bank Farm in Snohomish

Snohomish’s Food Bank Farm grows food on 20 acres in the Snoqualmie River Valley. With the help of local volunteers, the farm has delivered over two million pounds of food to local food banks. You can donate directly to the farm or volunteer with harvesting crops through their Facebook page.

Washington 211

211 is a free and confidential three-digit telephone number that helps connect Washington residents to state and local community resources. They are seeking funds, volunteers, item donations, and service donations.

United Way

United way works to ensure that everyone has access to housing, food security, educational opportunities, and financial stability. You can help by donating directly or signing up to volunteer.

Where to Donate

Food Lifeline
Food Lifeline, a nonprofit that supplies food to various food banks across
Western Washington, is seeking donations to help keep shelves stocked.

Emergency Food Network (EFN)
Emergency Food Network distributes over a million pounds of food every month to
the 75+ food programs it serves. They have numerous ways to support the
program, including monetary donations, food donations, and volunteer opportunities. For every dollar donated, EFN provides two meals to folks in need.

Food Bank Farm in Snohomish
Snohomish’s Food Bank Farm grows food on 20 acres in the Snoqualmie River Valley.
With the help of local volunteers, the farm has delivered over two
million pounds of food to local food banks. You can donate directly to the farm or volunteer with harvesting crops through their Facebook page.

More Ways You Can Help

• Host a community food drive.
• Assist your neighbors with groceries or rides to food pantries.
• Contact Congress and demand emergency SNAP funding.
• Share
  information and resources, especially with friends and families in
  rural areas, who will be the most affected by SNAP cuts.

Shoreline School District Resources