Meet the White Center Food Bank
The White Center Food Bank began in the mid-1970’s as an emergency response to assist struggling families and individuals in the greater White Center and Highline areas during a major economic downturn. Much like today, many in the community were facing difficult economic conditions that left them in need of food resources.
In 1982 the White Center Emergency Food Association was formally incorporated and is today known as the White Center Food Bank, serving 107,178 individuals (37,522 families) in 2023. White Center as a geographic area has been subject to many changes in its micro-economic climate from influxes and growth of various immigrant groups to periods of rebirth in its business core. Current programs include daytime, and seniors-only food distributions; expanded home deliveries; Mobile Food Bank Program for seniors and disabled clients; a Baby Pantry for diapers, formula, baby foods and more; Cultural foods buying program, and grocery rescue. Intake services are provided in nine languages, English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Arabic, Cantonese, Mandarin, Khmer/Cambodian, Shanghainese and Chaozhou.
Our Mission
Our mission is to minimize hunger while nourishing community, nurturing self-reliance, and embracing our rich cultural diversity.
La misión del Banco de Comida de White Center es minimizarehambre, mientras alimentamos la comunidad, fomentamos confianza en uno mismo y abrazamos nuestra rica diversidad cultural.
Sứ mệnh của White Center Food Bank là giảm đói, trong khi nuôi dưỡng cộng đồng, nâng cao tính tự lập và bảo vệ sự đa dạng phong phú của các dân tộc.
Продовольственного Банка Белого Центра– свести голод до минимума и в тоже время способствовать развитию местногообщества,воспитывать самостоятельность и
““I come here because the food and vegetables are very fresh. This is a good place, the staff are very friendly and respectful to everyone. When I come here, I feel at home. ”
“I wish that people could see that this is more than just a place where people come only to take things away. Thank you to everyone for this help and for this place. ”