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Last updated on September 9, 2008

Food Lifeline is a non-profit food distribution agency dedicated to ending hunger in Western Washington. Food Lifeline provides the creative link between food sources and hungry people. Through its network of more than 250 neighborhood food banks, hot meal programs and shelters, Food Lifeline helps provide food for more than 670,000 people in Western Washington.

Description:
Food Lifeline makes every penny count. For every donated dollar Food lifeline can secure and distribute 8.5 pounds of food- the equivalent of six meals. Local, state and national donors make this possible. Local restaurants and caterers contribute addition food through Food Lifeline's innovative "Seattle's Table" program. Fresh produce is collected from local produce wholesalers and retailers and distributed through the "Produce for the People" program. Food Lifeline is also the designated agency distribution of state and federal food commodities in King County, a member of America's Second Harvest national food bank network and a United Way partner agency

History:
Food Lifeline was incorporated in 1979 to address the challenge of handling large quantities of donations neighborhood-based programs were unable to handle. In 1982 Food Lifeline became an affiliate of the Second Harvest national food bank network.

Contact people:

Chris Iberle, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email) Karen Chernotsky, Volunteer Manager, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (206) 545-6616

Address:

1702 NE 150th St Shoreline, WA 98155 This location is handicap accessible (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.foodlifeline.org

Directions:

From I-5 take the NE 145th Street exit (#175). Go East at end of exit. At 15th NE turn left. Turn right at NE 150th. Take a left onto 17th Ave NE. You will ender and old military complext that is now the Fircrest Campus. Proceed about 1.5 blocks, turning right when you see our sign and large, tan building. Park at the side of the building. The reception area is at the front of the building and the warehouse entrance it at the rear.   Nearest Bus Stop: 73, 330, 348, 5 minute walk

Miscellaneous Information

Liability
	Yes
Does your organization welcome court-ordered community service volunteers?
	Yes
Does your organization have volunteer positions for youth 12-18?
	Yes

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