THE DES MOINES AREA FOOD BANK

DES MOINES, Washington, 98198-0788 United States

Mission Statement

The Food Bank seeks funding to support its emergency food programs, including: 1) monthly service of canned, fresh and frozen foods for families in need; 2) supplemental support for children through the distribution of weekend food backpacks and summer meal service; and 3) nutrition support, including nutrition education, distribution of more highly nutritious foods, and development of new programs to improve access to more healthful foods for low-income families.

About This Cause

The Des Moines Area Food Bank serves emergency food to an average of 1,000 families per month in the cities of SeaTac, Des Moines, Normandy Park and Kent. The food bank’s monthly offering includes a well-balanced variety of canned, frozen and fresh foods as well as baby food and diapers for families with infants, Thanksgiving and Christmas meals, and distribution of government commodities. Additional services include cooking classes as well as weekend backpacks of food and summer meals for children and youth.

THE DES MOINES AREA FOOD BANK
Po Box 98788
DES MOINES, Washington 98198-0788
United States
Phone 2068782660
Unique Identifier 911183154