What we do

  • Volunteers sorting food into bins

    Food Rescued

    We rescue over 700,000 lbs. of food from local Grocery partners each year.

  • A volunteer putting food on a shelf in the food bank warehouse

    Volunteer Powered

    Over 200 volunteers spend 14,000 hours each year helping us get this food to people. Any rescued food that can’t go to people gets donated to livestock farmers or composted.

  • Deli meals from Haggen in neat containers all stacked up in some boxes

    Local Partners

    We purchase about 50% of the food we distribute. Many of our producers are local and we spend more than $30,000 each year with Whatcom County Farms.

  • Some community members standing outside the food bank with one handing a check to the director Sierra

    Community Funded

    We raise over $500,000 in funds each year, with many sources represented. Our largest sources are state, federal, county, city, private, and corporate funding.

  • A volunteer placing some egg cartons into a fridge.

    Food Distribution

    We are open Monday, Wednesday, Saturday 9 - 11 AM for distribution and house holds can come once per week. The value of a distribution s about $100 for $20 cost to the food bank.

  • Some veggies in some crates including broccoli and orange, red, and yellow bell peppers.

    Nutrition Goals

    Based on client feedback, we aim to provide foods that result in positive health outcomes. We have multiple options for fresh produce, dairy, and proteins each distribution.

  • Volunteer smiling as they empty a box onto a shelf.

    People Served

    We serve over 7,000 people, feed over 56,000 mouths, and distribute nearly 1 million pounds of food each year.

  • Ferndale Food Bank Logo with slogan "Help Stop Hunger"

    Legacy Continued

    We have been in operation since 1982, sustained by our neighbors. We believe everyone deserves access to healthy food that is good for them. We are honored to work with our partners to help stop hunger in our community.