Ridwell Food Partners

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

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

Bellingham Food Bank
“Food banks are already too busy. If a family’s food stamp benefit is cut it will create an instant crisis. Monetary is best. That’s the only way we can purchase the foods our shoppers want and need; fresh vegetables, dairy items, and frozen protein. And, food banks can really stretch a dollar and have access to some relatively good deals. Non-perishables/ready-to-eat foods are also useful.” - Bellingham Food Bank

Ferndale Community Services
“Families are already feeling very pinched in their monthly budgets, and these cuts will exacerbate that. Each month, we are serving more families in our hygiene program, providing record amounts of clothing and warm weather supplies, and overall serving higher numbers of people as our community struggles with the high cost of living. We have also felt the sting of funding loss and have tightened our spending to compensate. Monetary donations are best.” - Ferndale Community Services

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

Friends in Deed
“2025 has been the busiest year in our Food Pantry's history. We are seeing record numbers of people coming every week for food. Since July 1, we are averaging almost 700 households per week. Any cuts to programs like SNAP or Medicare will not only affect our current Pantry community, but it will bring a whole other population to our doors. These will be folks that maybe have always managed to make it through each month without coming to us. It is never easy to ask for help and perhaps that is why they've never come to us. But now they may not have a choice. Our response is simple. If you need food, come and get food from us. We are here to help. Any monetary donations should reference The Food Pantry. People can also buy directly from our Amazon Wish List. Some of the items we can really use include cereal, canned tuna/chicken, hearty soups/stew, and oil” - Friends in Deed

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

Agate MN
“Agate Housing and Services works with people facing homelessness. These are our most vulnerable neighbors and they feel the impacts of inflation, paused government programs, and other government policy changes first and hardest. This is a time of uncertainty for us all. And if you wonder what you can do, please consider making a gift that will support those facing the greatest uncertainty of all. Money is always most helpful, so we can be as responsive and flexible as possible. And we are always in need of hygiene products for the guests in our shelters.” - Agate MN

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

Rose Haven
“Although Rose Haven does not receive direct federal funding we have already felt the impact of these deep cuts. For example, our contract with the county was sliced in half because they receive federal funds. Financial donations make the most impact at this time of funding cuts. As nonprofits we oftentimes can purchase supplies at a cheaper rate than the general public.” - Rose Haven

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

Transition Projects
“Across our eight shelters, we provide meals for 700 individuals each day — many of whom rely on the SNAP. A lapse in food assistance adds to the challenges our participants face, but the Trump Administration made the cruel choice to block funding for SNAP. We need you, our community, to step in and help support our most vulnerable neighbors. Transition Projects greatly benefits from both monetary and in-kind support. Financial donations allow us to do more with limited funds, serve nutritious dinners, and help us provide supportive services in addition to our shelter and housing. We are always in need of gently used or new adult clothing and shoes, linens and bedding, shelf stable food like granola bars, cup of ramen, etc. We also accept NEW hygiene items. A complete list of our current needs can be found here.” - Transition Projects

PDX Diaper Bank
“Diaper need and food insecurity directly correlate. When food benefits are disrupted, the strain on household budgets grows — and essential items like diapers often get squeezed out. At PDX Diaper Bank we know that diapers are not a luxury: they’re basic needs essentials that impact health and wellness. When families shift funds to cover food and utilities, diaper need grows, which impacts mental health, job security, access to education, and more. PDX Diaper Bank is currently mobilizing to provide additional diaper distributions to the community during this critical time, and welcome your support of these critical efforts. Text "Diapers Now" to 44-321 to support this outreach initiative, or visit our website for more information. Both in-kind donations of goods and monetary gifts are welcomed. Most needed: Baby wipes (new/sealed), and children's diapers and pull-ups (all sizes, new or open-pack).” - PDX Diaper Bnk

University District Food Bank
“In a time of historic food bank participation, it is disheartening that SNAP recipients will lose access to their benefits starting on November 1st. All our neighbors deserve healthy, culturally familiar food for their families. The power of SNAP to support and provide this is unmatched. But in this time of community need, your extra support for local food banks will help us remain an important resource for all our neighbors when they need extra help with food. Thanks for supporting our community and our neighbors with your gift. Further, if folks need help with food, then please encourage them to visit our food bank or one nearest to them.” - University District Food Bank

Vashon Food Bank
“The Vashon Food Bank is serving nearly 300 households per week, an historic high, which amounts to nearly 18% of the island’s population, and we expect demand to increase as federal benefit programs like SNAP and Medicare are rolled back even further. Food donation streams are also at an historic low, so we are doing more wholesale and bulk food purchasing than ever. Every financial contribution helps us continue to meet the growing demand and to keep Vashon Island residents nourished. “ - Vashon Food Bank

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

Seattle Homeless Outreach
“Seattle Homeless Outreach is a 100% volunteer run organization, allowing the maximum amount of funds to go toward purchasing goods for our unhoused neighbors. While SHO has not directly felt the impact of the government shut down for this reason, the people we see every month will be impacted, especially as essential services are being cut or paused indefinitely, like SNAP benefits. Therefore, any monetary support or donated goods helps increase what we can offer to community members as need also increases. If people prefer to provide purchase goods, then folks can purchase any of the items from our Amazon Wishlist.” - Seattle Homeless Outreach

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

Transform
“Through the generosity of our community, lives are being changed every week at Transform Burien. A warm meal, clean clothes, or even a kind conversation can remind someone that they are seen, valued, and loved. We’ve already seen a 25% increase in 2025, and since the shutdown, we’ve experienced an additional 20–25% rise in the needs we are striving to meet. As an organization that does not currently receive state or federal funding, we rely solely on the generosity of local churches and community members. Both monetary and in-kind donations are vital to our work. However, with the recent increase in demand, non-perishable food is especially needed to stock our pantry and feed our guests. We also need bulk food supplies—such as meat, vegetables, and starches—for our kitchen to prepare meals. As the number of people in need continues to grow, our meal service, food pantry, and clothing bank are all being stretched to meet the demand. " - Transform Burien

Sustainable Renton
“Sustainable Renton is committed to fostering a community engaged in sustainability and food justice. As federal funding cuts threaten vulnerable households, we’re stepping up to support our neighbors through our Food Justice Program—moving over 14,000 pounds of food each month to local food banks and meal programs. Our small team is stretching resources and time to respond to those who feel unseen by our federal government—taking up the torch to serve locally, spread awareness, and embolden our community to stand together through this season. We take shelf-stable and fresh food donations (produce, bread, eggs, etc) and can make sure they get distributed!” - Sustainable Renton

Emergency Feeding
“Our community has long faced a significant need for food assistance, and recently, that need has grown even more. Our steadfast mission is to make sure no one goes hungry, and while we face challenges due to limited donations and supplies, we are fully dedicated to overcoming those obstacles. We may be small, but our impact remains strong, and we will keep serving our community with determination and resilience. We believe in our ability to make a difference and will do everything we can to support those in need. The program is seeking donations of non-perishable food items, socks, and hygiene products. Your support in addressing these needs would be greatly appreciated and can significantly impact the well-being of those we serve.” - Emergency Feeding

Tacoma Rescue Mission
“With the government shutdown and continued cuts to essential programs like SNAP, WIC, and EBT, we’re seeing more people than ever turning to the Tacoma Rescue Mission for help. As the cost of living rises and other service providers are forced to close, the strain on our resources grows daily. We’re doing everything we can to meet the need but without stable support and funding, the most vulnerable in our community will be left without the help they desperately need. Both monetary and in-kind are most helpful! If goods - cold weather essentials, turkeys (for thanksgiving) and complete/pre-packaged meals for easy distribution.” - Tacoma Rescue Mission