The Liberty Mutual Foundation has awarded a second-year grant of $25,000 to the Foundation for Edmonds School District to strengthen the districtwide Nourishing Network. The total investment of $50,000 helps…
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Rick Steves announces $1M Challenge Match for Lynnwood Neighborhood Center
Local philanthropist Rick Steves has issued a $1 Million Challenge Match to the community as part of the public phase of the Lynnwood Neighborhood Center (LNC) capital campaign. The $26.5…
Help Homage Senior Services through national Meals on Wheels campaign July 10
Nearly 13 million older Americans are at risk of hunger, according to Meals on Wheels America. Homage Senior Services is participating in the national Meals on Wheels Day of Giving,…
Edmonds St. Alban’s Episcopal Church hosting free food distribution July 9
St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in Edmonds will host a popup food distribution event at the church from 3-4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9. The food will be available for those…
With approval of GOP megabill, Washington state braces for food stamp cuts
About 170,000 Washingtonians stand to lose food stamp benefits under the Republican megabill that passed Congress Thursday, state officials estimate. Of those, 137,000 face obstacles from more stringent work…
How many in Snohomish County are experiencing homelessness? Annual count provides an answer
On a single night in January 2025, 1,140 people in Snohomish County were either staying in a shelter, transitional housing or living without shelter, according to the county’s Point-in-Time (PIT)…
Evergreen State Fair Food Drive is back
The Evergreen State Fair Food Drive is back. Now through July 10, community members can earn a free weekday fair ticket when they drop off five or more non-perishable, unexpired…
Larsen swings through Edmonds to visit new food bank location and attend Congressional Ferry Caucus kickoff
U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen (D-2nd Congressional District) made two stops in Edmonds Wednesday morning — at the Edmonds Food Bank and the Edmonds-Kingston ferry terminal. Larsen first visited Edmonds Lutheran Church…
Edmonds’ St. Alban’s Episcopal Church hosting free food distribution June 11
St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in Edmonds will host a popup food distribution event at the church from 3-4 p.m. Wednesday, June 11. The food will be available for those in…
Larsen requests nearly $37 million for 15 local projects in fiscal year 2026 spending bill
U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen has requested $36.8 million for 15 local projects in the fiscal year 2026 spending bill. Larsen submitted the requests to the House Appropriations Committee as the…
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Funding cut for programs that help Washington foster children navigate school
A nonprofit organization helping foster children in Washington graduate from high school just saw its state funding chopped. In the current two-year budget, which runs through June 30, services offered…
38 Snohomish County CASA volunteers receive President’s Volunteer Service Award
Thirty-eight dedicated volunteers with the Snohomish County Office of the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program were honored with the President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) for their exceptional advocacy on…
Edmonds’ St. Alban’s Episcopal Church hosting free food distribution May 14
St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in Edmonds will host a popup food distribution event at the church from 3-4 p.m. Wednesday, May 14. The food will be available for those in…
Help Stamp Out Hunger: Leave food by your mailbox May 10
On Saturday, May 10, residents have a simple but powerful opportunity to help fight hunger in their community, by leaving a bag of non-perishable food next to their mailbox. As…
Salons brings residents together in support of Edmonds Food Bank
The Edmonds Food Bank “Thrive Together” capital campaign committee is bringing back the social gathering tradition of salons into Edmonds community homes and gardens this summer. A group of 28…
Young changemakers support Edmonds Food Bank in the spirit of GiveBIG
As the statewide GiveBIG campaign kicks off this month, the Edmonds Food Bank (EFB) is celebrating the creativity and compassion of some of our youngest community members who have made…
Rotary Club of Edmonds spends a Saturday building tiny homes for those in need
Friends, family and members of the Rotary Club of Edmonds dedicated several hours of hard work at Sound Foundations NW’s Hope Factory in Seattle last Saturday, April 26. The Hope…
Donors support veterans during food drive
The community’s support for veterans was evident April 19 when American Legion Post 66 and VFW Post 8870, both in Edmonds, collected donations from those stopping by to support a…
Alicia Crank appointed new senior manager of philanthropy at Homage Senior Services
Homage Senior Services has appointed Edmonds resident Alicia Crank as its new senior manager of philanthropy. With more than 25 years of combined experience in nonprofit leadership, corporate relations and…
Edmonds Food Bank hosting spring open house April 27
The Edmonds Food Bank invites the community to its spring open house from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, April 27. All ages are welcome to join in the fun — tour the…
Edmonds Food Bank’s Kellie Lewis among 12 honored as Emerging Leaders in Snohomish County
Edmonds Food Bank Marketing and Communications Manager Kellie Lewis was among 12 people honored April 8 as Snohomish County’s most promising changemakers under age 40. Selected from nearly 100 nominees…
Multiple Sclerosis Donor Closet seeks volunteers
The Multiple Sclerosis Helping Hands (MSHH) Donor Closet, located in downtown Edmonds, is seeking volunteers to help with customer service, drivers for pick-up and deliveries, sorting and cleaning equipment, and…
Got any prom dresses and dress shirts sitting in your closet? This organization may be interested
Those who want to rehome any prom dresses, dress shirts, pants, shoes, jewelry and makeup have a chance to do so this month. Washington Kids, formerly Washington Kids in Transition,…
Edmonds St. Alban’s Episcopal Church hosting free food distribution April 9
St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in Edmonds will host a popup food distribution event at the church from 3-4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9. The food will be available for those…
Hygiene Center celebrating 5-year anniversary April 8
The Jean Kim Foundation’s Hygiene Center is turning five years old in April. Those interested can celebrate with cake and refreshments from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, at…