Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank

What Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank does

Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank (IFCB) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1971 in Issaquah, Washington, that provides food, clothing, household items, case management, and social service referrals to residents of East King County. The organization operates a defined 110-square-mile service area across roughly a dozen ZIP codes (98014, 98024, 98025, 98027, 98029, 98038, 98045, 98050, 98055-59, 98065, 98074, 98075) and serves "hundreds of families each week" free of charge. Programming is delivered through four primary channels: an in-person market-style food bank at 179 1st Ave SE, the Groceries to Go (G2G) home delivery program for 150+ families every other week in five ZIPs, the Power Packs weekend food program in all 26 Issaquah School District schools, and a Summer Lunch Program serving 420+ children monthly. Ancillary services include a Clothing Bank (operated with KidVantage), a Holiday Gift card program, Lunch for the Break, a Dental Van, financial assistance (via Issaquah Community Services), and case management with a Community Health Worker on staff. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors (current Chair: Mike Bresko) and is led by Executive Director Stephanie Norton-Bredl, who joined in March 2023.

The revenue model is exclusively donation-based, drawing from four streams: individual monetary donations (one-time, recurring, and stock), in-kind donations of food, clothing, and household goods from individuals and grocery partners (Costco, Fred Meyer, PCC, QFC, Trader Joe's, Metropolitan Market), corporate event sponsorships (Illuminating Hope fireworks, Recipe for Hope, Issaquah Turkey Trot), and grants including the WSDA We Feed WA program. The underlying technology stack is standard nonprofit SaaS rather than proprietary systems: Blackbaud Raiser's Edge for donor and gift management, GiveSmart and Pacific Multisports for event registration, Constant Contact for email outreach, DonorSearch for prospect research, Compass 360 for client intake/registration, and SignUp.com for volunteer scheduling. The organization is currently executing a multi-year Capital Campaign and Facility Expansion project to redevelop its existing site, with the website indicating an active $140,000 Illuminating Hope goal for youth nutrition and open postings for Director of Operations & Facilities and a Raiser's Edge Data Entry Specialist, signaling near-term organizational scaling.

Name

Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank

Legal name

Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank

Website

https://issaquahfoodbank.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1971 in Issaquah, Washington that provides free food, clothing, household items, and case management services to East King County residents through in-person markets, home delivery, school-based programs, and community partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Food Assistance & Social Services

NAICS

Community Food Services (62421), Community Food Services (624210)

akta.pro primary industry

Food Assistance & Food Banks (BPAGAEAA)

Keywords

• Food bank services
• Clothing assistance
• Community food distribution
• Emergency food relief
• Case management services

Headquarters

HQ city

Issaquah

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible financial contributions from individuals, including one-time and recurring donations via online portal or check mailings. Also includes stock donations.
2. In-Kind Donations: Food, clothing, and household goods donated by individuals, businesses, and grocery partners.
3. Event Fundraising: Revenue from annual events including Illuminating Hope (Lake Sammamish Fireworks), Recipe for Hope, and Issaquah Turkey Trot. Events offer sponsorship opportunities to local businesses.
4. Corporate Sponsorships: Sponsorship revenue from businesses sponsoring annual events. Major events promoted to nearly 10,000 East King County residents.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free nutritious food, clothing, household items, and case management services to community members experiencing food insecurity in East King County, Washington. Core operations include an in-store food market, home grocery delivery (Groceries to Go), school-based weekend food packs (Power Packs), summer and break meal programs, holiday gift cards, and resource referral partnerships.

Product overview

Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank operates as a community nonprofit offering food, clothing, and support services through multiple integrated programs. The core offerings include a Food Bank (in-store market shopping), Clothing Bank (via KidVantage partnership), and Groceries to Go (home delivery). Specialized youth nutrition programs include Power Packs (school-based weekend bags), Summer Lunch, and Lunch for the Break. Additional services encompass Holiday Gift cards for families, Case Management & Resource Referral, Financial Assistance partnerships, Dental Van, Emergency Relief, and general Referral Services. The organization also partners with the WSDA We Feed WA program to source local fresh produce.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Food Bank In-store food market providing nutritious food, produce, dairy, and meat to community members in need, with express shopping available on Thursdays and once-per-week visit eligibility.
• Clothing Bank Clothing distribution service providing clothing bundles, maternity items, and children's clothing (newborn to age 12) through partnership with KidVantage.
• Groceries to Go (G2G)
• Power Packs
• Summer Lunch Program
• Lunch for the Break
• Holiday Gift Program
• Case Management & Resource Referral
• Financial Assistance
• Dental Van
• Emergency Relief
• Referral Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves hundreds of families each week with food assistance
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Food LifelinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the WSDA We Feed WA program for emergency food resource procurement and distribution across Washington state.
• Issaquah Community ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to provide financial assistance including eviction prevention and utility assistance for clients in the Issaquah School District.
• KidVantagecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing essential care, safety, and health goods for children 12 and younger experiencing economic insecurity or family disruption.
• Issaquah School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Power Packs program distributing weekend food to students across all 26 schools in the district.
• Issaquah Schools FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation now manages Tools4School program for school supplies distribution.
• Kiwanis Club of IssaquahcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal service club that played significant role in gathering community support to create formal walk-in food bank in 1982.
• Community Clothing ClosetminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner organization for local clothing pop-up events and distributions for all seasons and sizes.
• AmazonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner providing support to the organization.
• Pine Lake United Presbyterian ChurchcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOriginal founding church where founder Bob Gray rallied members to start the food bank in 1971.
• City of IssaquahcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal government partner; city helped establish the food bank's current location by purchasing the former Backamus Trucking repair shop in 1992.
• City of SammamishcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMunicipal partner serving the greater community.
• Local Grocery Partners (Costco, Fred Meyer, PCC, QFC, Trader Joe's, Metropolitan Market)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrocery retailers providing surplus perishable food items to reduce waste and feed community members.
• Local Churches (Sammamish Presbyterian Church, Spirit of Peace UCC, St Josephs, Community Church of Issaquah, Our Savior Lutheran Church, Shepherd of the Hills Church)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch partners supporting food bank operations and community outreach.
• Rotary Clubs (Rotary Club of Issaquah, Sammamish Rotary Club)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerService organization partners supporting community initiatives.
• Nintendo of AmericaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner in the local community.
• Imagine HousingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing nonprofit partner addressing housing instability among clients.
• Seattle HumaneminorOthersLocal animal welfare organization as community partner.
• Issaquah Nourishing NetworksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity food network partner organization.
• Community LoavesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing bread and baked goods for distribution.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Hopelink: Hopelink operates a network of food banks and integrated social services across North and East King County — the same service geography as IFCB. Directly comparable on food distribution, case management, and emergency assistance offerings.
• Food Lifeline: Food Lifeline is Western Washington's largest food bank distributor and a direct WSDA We Feed WA partner alongside IFCB. Comparable as a food-procurement and redistribution organization serving hunger-relief partners across the region.
• Northwest Harvest: Northwest Harvest is a statewide Washington food bank network distributing food to a partner agency network. Comparable as a hunger-relief nonprofit operating a sourcing-and-distribution model aimed at food-insecure residents.
• Solid Ground: Solid Ground is a King County anti-poverty nonprofit providing food assistance, housing, and case management. Comparable on integrated food-plus-social-services model and King County service footprint.
• Mary's Place: Mary's Place provides emergency shelter and family services across King County, including food and basic-needs support. Comparable on serving unhoused and housing-insecure families with wraparound services.
• Bread of Life Mission: Bread of Life Mission provides meals and emergency food services in Seattle. Comparable as a faith-rooted food assistance organization operating in the Puget Sound hunger-relief ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• FareStart: FareStart is a Seattle-based nonprofit that combines food-service training with meal production for the community. Comparable on a food-centered mission serving low-income populations in the greater Seattle area.
• Catholic Community Services of Western Washington: CCS operates food banks, housing, and emergency services across Western Washington. Comparable on multi-county social services and food-distribution infrastructure.
• Compass Housing Alliance: Compass Housing Alliance runs shelters, housing, and food programs in the Puget Sound region. Comparable on serving unhoused and low-income populations with integrated food and case-management services.
• YWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish: YWCA Seattle/King/Snohomish provides housing, food, and social services across the same service region. Comparable on integrated social services including food assistance and case management for vulnerable populations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/issaquahfood
• Facebookfacebook.com/issaquahfoodclothingbank
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/issaquah-food-and-clothing-bank

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles27 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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