We’re providing hope and pathways to positively impact and change lives.
Values
Service. Above all else, we are united in a belief to serve our neighbors in need without bias or judgment.
Respect. We value the dignity and diversity of those we serve, our partners, volunteers, and staff, and strive to honor everyone who walks through our doors through abundant care, compassion, inclusivity, and cultural competency.
Collaboration. We know that we are stronger when we work together as a community, leveraging the strength of others.
Innovation. We are committed to finding sustainable and impactful ways of fighting hunger and feeding hope, consistently adapting our methods to serve better than the day before.
Integrity. We achieve our goals through stewardship of resources and putting our values into action.
Tagline
Fighting Hunger, Feeding Hope.
Vision
We envision a healthy community free of hunger and full of hope.
Mission
To provide hope to our community by finding pathways to connect people, food, and resources, creating a meaningful and lasting impact for every neighbor.
Our Community Impact:
10,000
local households supported
40,000
individual visits to our market
100,000
pledged for emergency financial assistance
500
backpacks for school-aged children
1,000
kids received holiday gifts
Our Programs:
We envision a healthy community free of hunger and full of hope. Every day, we work tirelessly to get nourishing food and life-saving services to our neighbors in need.
Market Style
Food Bank
Every year, we distribute nearly one million pounds of food, including fresh milk, eggs, and produce. We proudly operate this ‘grocery-style’ food bank in line with the USDA MyPlate Nutrition Guide, which increases the opportunity to choose balanced and nutritious meals your family will enjoy!
Financial
Assistance
We offer bus passes, rent help, and utility assistance programs for clients residing in Maple Valley, Black Diamond, and the boundaries of the Tahoma School District. To apply for our financial assistance program, you must first register with the Maple Valley Food Bank. You can do that here. After your first grocery visit, you can speak with our Community Health Coordinator and pick up an application.
Outreach & Resource
Services
In an effort to connect clients with comprehensive case management, we bring other agencies onsite to assist with employment opportunities, food stamps, affordable health care, and more. 2,371 individuals received emergency financial assistance for eviction prevention, utility disconnects, bus passes and other emergency needs.
Backpack
Program
Every summer, we distribute backpacks to school aged children in Maple Valley, Black Diamond, and the boundaries of the Tahoma School District. These backpacks are filled with essential supplies that local students need to start their school year strong! This program is by appointment only and will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Continue visiting the Market on a weekly basis to be the first to know!
Holiday Gift
Program
Last year we provided 939 local children with gifts for Christmas morning. Each holiday season, we aim to support families in Maple Valley, Black Diamond, and the boundaries of the Tahoma School District.
Holiday Meal Program
Last holiday season we provided 1,070 families in Maple Valley, Black Diamond, and the boundaries of the Tahoma School District with specific Thanksgiving and Christmas meal baskets.
Feed a
Tahomie
Our mission is to prevent student lunch debt. To help any family who was denied FRL by providing lunch money directly to their lunch account. Helping erase debt of students being withheld their diploma due to lunch debt.
Gardening
Program
With a focus on fresh foods in our market, we are always grateful to receive produce from your gardens! Consider planting a row for the Food Bank or delivering excess produce to us! Please call or text to schedule a donation.
Our Programs:
We envision a healthy community free of hunger and full of hope. Every day, we work tirelessly to get nourishing food and life-saving services to our neighbors in need.
Market Style Food Bank:
Every year, we distribute nearly one million pounds of food, including fresh milk, eggs, and produce. We proudly operate this ‘grocery-style’ food bank in line with the USDA MyPlate Nutrition Guide, which increases the opportunity to choose balanced and nutritious meals your family will enjoy!
Financial Assistance:
We offer bus passes, rent help, and utility assistance programs for clients residing in Maple Valley, Black Diamond, and the boundaries of the Tahoma School District. To apply for our financial assistance program, you must first register with the Maple Valley Food Bank. You can do that here. After your first grocery visit, you can speak with our Community Health Coordinator and pick up an application.
Outreach & Resource Services
In an effort to connect clients with comprehensive case management, we bring other agencies onsite to assist with employment opportunities, food stamps, affordable health care, and more. 2,371 individuals received emergency financial assistance for eviction prevention, utility disconnects, bus passes and other emergency needs.
Backpack Program
Every summer, we distribute backpacks to school aged children in Maple Valley, Black Diamond, and the boundaries of the Tahoma School District. These backpacks are filled with essential supplies that local students need to start their school year strong! This program is by appointment only and will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Continue visiting the Market on a weekly basis to be the first to know!
Holiday Gift Program
Last year we provided 939 local children with gifts for Christmas morning. Each holiday season, we aim to support families in Maple Valley, Black Diamond, and the boundaries of the Tahoma School District.
Holiday Meal Program
Last holiday season we provided 1,070 families in Maple Valley, Black Diamond, and the boundaries of the Tahoma School District with specific Thanksgiving and Christmas meal baskets.
Feed a Tahomie
Our mission is to prevent student lunch debt. To help any family who was denied FRL by providing lunch money directly to their lunch account. Helping erase debt of students being withheld their diploma due to lunch debt.
Gardening Program
With a focus on fresh foods in our market, we are always grateful to receive produce from your gardens! Consider planting a row for the Food Bank or delivering excess produce to us! Please call or text to schedule a donation.
