Intown Cares
“It really helps to know that others are thinking about the people we serve (and us!) and wanting to help. Monetary gifts are most helpful as we can often buy food in bulk quantity at lower prices than the average consumer. If folks are not able to give in this way, we encourage them to please donate food, especially from our current needs list highlighted on our website.” - Intown Cares

Central Texas Food Bank‍
“The Central Texas Food Bank has seen a 35% increase in demand since the shutdown began. More than 127,000 households in our service area rely on SNAP benefits each month, and if those benefits end, thousands of families will turn to us for help. We’re already spending over $1.3 million each month to purchase food and supplement donations, but meeting this growing need will require even more support to ensure every family has access to nutritious meals in this time of uncertainty. Just $1 provides 3 meals, ensuring your generosity turns into real, nutritious food for our community.” - Central Texas Food Bank

Alameda County Community Food Bank
“Alameda County Community Food Bank is seeing increased demand as a result of the government shutdown. On Thursday, October 16, Alameda County Community Food Bank (ACCFB) delivered the first of a special weekly distribution of food to federal employees of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at the Oakland Airport to support them and their families during the government shutdown. As an emergency response organization, we remain prepared to help in these times—but right now that is requiring us to tap into our reserve funding. Together, we can ensure no community member will need to miss meals for themselves or our families. Money is most helpful - this allows us to be nimble to meet needs as they come up and ensure we are getting the right food to the right people.” - Alameda County Food Bank

East Oakland Collective
“East Oakland Collective (EOC) is committed to feeding our neighbors — no matter how long the line gets. Each week, EOC serves 200+ East Oakland households most in need. East Oakland is a longstanding food desert where residents experience lack of access to fresh and nutritious groceries and meals. Food insecurity widened during the COVID pandemic and as SNAP benefits disappear, the need for groceries and meals is going to increase. Community donations both monetary and in-kind is what is going to keep our food distribution programs alive.” - East Oakland Collective

Dorothy Day House

Berkeley Food Network
"In just 10 years, Berkeley Food Network has established itself at the center of hunger relief in Berkeley and surrounding communities. We're a Food Bank for Northern Alameda County, and we're also a direct service provider. But the need continues to surge—pantry visits jumped 33% from 2024 to 2025 alone. With government support declining and food insecurity deepening, our neighbors need us now more than ever. To keep pace with the need, we must grow and we need your help. Both monetary and in-kind donations are beneficial to our organization. For monetary donations please visit the "Ways to Give" section on our website. For in kind donations Berkeley Food Network accepts packaged and canned dry goods in both consumer and bulk sizes that are clean, unopened and clearly labeled.” - Berkeley Food Network

Ferndale Food Bank

We Don't Waste
“Across the board, more people are coming to We Don't Waste seeking food. Our nonprofit partners (other organizations around Denver) are asking for more food than they typically receive because the communities they serve are being impacted by the lack of SNAP benefits. Furthermore, we have seen a 20% increase in the number of individuals/families who attend our Mobile Food Markets in the last two months, compared to the first 6 months of the year.” - We Don’t Waste

LA Family Housing

Loaves and Fishes
“Loaves & Fishes continues to show up where food access is limited or there are barriers between Minnesotans and their next meal. The current loss of SNAP will create an incredible and unpredictable need at all of our locations overnight. We need everyone’s support to make sure we can serve those who are in need of a meal. money is needed in this season. We are short donations each week or behind on waiting for them. We will take goods as well. We need the following: seasonings (bulk), proteins (pre-cooked) (bulk), to-go containers (bulk).” - Loves and Fishes

PRISM
“PRISM is seeing a growing number of neighbors turning to us for help—especially families with children and older adults. The federal government shutdown has left thousands of local workers without pay, and if food assistance programs remain paused in November, nearly 100,000 local families could lose vital access to the food they depend on. Most needed items are: flour, sugar, oil, cereal, rice, canned protein (chicken, tuna, salmon, sardines), pasta & sauce, canned fruit. We welcome both food and monetary donations. Money allows us to buy more food, and donations of food add variety to options available at the Marketplace Food Shelf. ” - PRISM

Birch Community Services
“While we can’t know what’s coming with recent legislation or the state of our economy, at Birch Community Services we are seeing the need for services rise quickly. Even with the uncertainty and increased demand, these are the moments when everyone at Birch digs deep so we can continue to serve our community well. Financial donations are the most useful, now more than ever as our operational capacity might be tested by the increased need. In kind donations are always greatly appreciated as well. Canned goods and toiletries would be most helpful right now.” - Birch Community Services

Clackamas Service Center
“The possible loss of SNAP benefits is creating huge anxieties and insecurities for families we serve, who don't know how they are going to feed themselves or their families next month. Monetary donations are most useful so we can keep supporting our Food Hub. For in-kind donations - We could use any and all dry and canned food, and if you have reusable bags or paper/plastic shopping bags for our distributions.“ - Clackamas Service Center

Sunstone Way (formerly All Good NW)
“The loss of SNAP benefits will have devastating effects on individuals and families already living on the edge. Our participants are facing even greater uncertainty about how to meet their most basic needs. Sunstone Way staff are working tirelessly to bridge the gap by connecting with community partners and resources, but the need far outweighs what’s available. At this time, monetary donations allow us to remain most flexible and responsive." - Sunstone Way

Urban Gleaners

White Center Food Bank
“This is a critical moment for food security and White Center Food Bank. Area food banks are losing $250K–$300K per food bank in federal TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program) commodities and with upcoming cuts to SNAP (for every 1 meal food banks provide, SNAP provides 9), pressure is mounting on food banks to do more. Monetary donations are always our preference because it both supports operations and we have a lot more purchasing power buying in bulk than what someone can get at the grocery store.” - White Center Food Bank

Covington Storehouse
“As we see an increase in the demand for food and need for help, we are grateful to our community for stepping up and helping out our neighbors in need. Even with the rise in demand, we will continue to serve our community and ensure that those who are impacted by food insecurity are served. Monetary and good donations are both the best ways currently. We have more than enough volunteers currently. Currently, any holiday foods are appreciated such as potatoes, stuff, gravy, etc. Other needs are pasta sauce, cereal, jelly, peanut butter, and rice.” - Covington Storehouse

Emergency Feeding Program

FCCLA at Mount Rainier High School

Thurston County Food Bank
“We distribute food at our main pantries 5 days a week. Every day we’ve seen an increase of first-time clients. Lately, every day we distribute food 20% of the people we serve are first-time clients. Monetary donations help the most; our buying power as an organization is stronger than individual purchases. We are very happy to receive in-kind donations of shelf stable food, or frozen turkeys/meat. Some items that are the most utilized here at the Food Bank are protein rich canned goods; chili, beef stew, etc… Another popular item is peanut butter. “ - Thurston County Food Bank