The Port Angeles Food Bank is in the last part of their fund raising campaign to build a new Market building. The COVID pandemic forced PAFB into a new new facility in November 2020, for better storage facilities and drive by delivery. The Food Bank is working to purchase the building they are currently so they can put rent money to food money. They have already obtained $4 million of the needed $5 million needed from government agencies and foundations. They are seeking the remaining $1 million from donations from Clallam County businesses and individuals. You can donate to the campaign at this link:
https://secure.givelively.org/donate/port-angeles-food-bank/nourish-to-flourish-capital-campaign
Their new building is under construction and is expected to be complete and open in Spring 2022.
Gifts are tax deductible, can be made in small monthly payments over several years, can be cash, real estate, and through estate planning gifts (Wills, retirement account beneficiary designations)
More information about the Port Angeles Food Bank is available on that page as well. The breadth of services provided by the Food Bank is impressive:
- Operating continuously since 1975
- Serves 500 families a week
- Provides 200,000 meals per month
- Provides food to all other food pantries in Clallam County, 13 in total
- Provides hundreds of bags of food each week to outreach organizations
- Provides pet food, personal care and baby items, household goods, which are not covered by food stamps
- Operates with 8 staff members, 3 Americorps volunteers, and 45 local volunteers.
- Food Security: Stores excess Clallam County food, available for all (source of emergency food supply for all in case of local disaster)
- Holds training and workshops to help lift people out of poverty
The Port Angeles Food Bank is an important part of our community. Please consider showing your support.