In 2025, the Lynnwood Food Bank served 191,797 individuals across 47,719 households, including both new and repeat visits. This equates to an average of 3,688 individuals and 917 households per week. Over the course of last year, the food bank distributed over 4.1 million pounds of food across 229 days.
Alissa Jones, Executive Director of the Lynnwood Food Bank, noted, “Being part of the Lynnwood Cares food drive really shows how our community comes together to make sure our neighbors have access to food with dignity. Partnerships like this help us reach families across the city and better meet the diverse needs of the people we serve.”
The Nourishing Network serves weekend meal kits to 750 students from the Edmonds School District each week and hosts pop-up pantries that feed 400 families per month.
Thame Fuller, Community Director of the Nourishing Network noted that they are serving more students and families than they ever have, “This generous support ensures local food-insecure students have the nutrition they need to get through the weekends and helps struggling families meet their basic needs each month.”
The Washington West African Center serves 100 households in its biweekly food distributions.
Pa Ousman, Executive Director of the Washington West African Center, said that including his community makes them feel seen, valued, and supported. “The Washington West African Center is excited to be a beneficiary of the Lynnwood Cares food drive, which will strengthen our ability to support immigrant and refugee families with dignity and compassion,” Ousman said. “This partnership embodies the true spirit of community, as neighbors come together to ensure that no one is left behind.”
The Edmonds College Food Pantry serves 250 students per week and distributes an average of 17,529 pounds of food per quarter. Providing roughly 15-20 pounds of food per household, the pantry has seen an average student visitation increase by over 150 students since Fall 2021.
Stewart Sinning, Program Manager of the Edmonds Food Pantry, said, “For many of our students, the Edmonds College Food Pantry is the difference between completing a degree and dropping out. We know that a student cannot focus on their exams when they are hungry. Being the beneficiary of such an incredible community effort ensures that our shelves remain stocked and our doors remain open to everyone in need of a helping hand.”