The mission of Northwest Harvest is to fight hunger in the state of Washington in a manner that respects the dignity of those we serve.

Description:
Northwest Harvest is the only statewide hunger relief program in Washington. We collect and distribute food to more than 300 independent food banks and sit-down meal programs across the state through warehouses in Seattle, Yakima, Chewelah and Grays Harbor County. We operate the state's largest food bank, the Cherry Street Food Bank in downtown Seattle. Our support comes exclusively from individuals, community and religious groups, foundations, corporations and the food industry. Remaining true to our mission, we stay close to those we serve. Treat people with kindness and respect. Honor the privacy of donors and the people we serve. Operate simply and cost effectively.

History:
In response to the social and political unrest of the late 60's, the religious community of Seattle formed the Ecumenical Metropolitan Ministry. Spurred on by the Boeing layoffs of the early 70's, EMM established Northwest Harvest as an effective and efficient hunger response program which has since grown into a statewide network supplying some 16 million pounds of food a year to 300+ programs without a fee of any kind.

Contact person: Jeri Chonle /Cherry Street Food Bank, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email)
Office fax number: (206) 625-7518

Address:

P.O. Box 12272 Seattle, WA 98102 This location is handicap accessible

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

Miscellaneous Information

Does your organization welcome court-ordered community service volunteers?
	No
Does your organization have volunteer positions for youth 12-18?
	Yes