Lake Stevens Community Food Bank

What Lake Stevens Community Food Bank does

Lake Stevens Community Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Lake Stevens, Washington, that provides free food and hygiene essentials to residents of the Lake Stevens community. Founded in 1978 in the basement of Ebenezer Lutheran Church and formally incorporated as a nonprofit in 1983, the organization transitioned in June 2023 to a permanent dedicated facility at 8021 20th St SE, co-located with the Lake Stevens Community Resource Center as a one-stop human services hub. Operations are delivered through a multi-modal distribution model: appointment-based in-person shopping on Mondays and Thursdays, a dedicated 55+ and disability window on Tuesdays, and no-appointment drive-through service on Wednesdays at Calvary Chapel and Thursdays at Ebenezer Lutheran Church. Services include fresh produce, proteins, canned meals, breads, baby formula, pet food, household cleaning supplies, hygiene items, diapers, and weekend backpack food packs for Lake Stevens School District students through a partnership with the Hungry Hearts Foundation.

The organization runs on a donation-based, zero-barrier revenue model with no fees, no eligibility documentation, and no proof of need required from recipients. Funding streams include individual monetary and in-kind donations (processed through the givebutter online platform), a four-tier corporate and foundation sponsorship ladder (Diamond $100,000+, Platinum $25,000+, Gold $10,000+, Silver $1,000+) anchored by the Albertsons Foundation, Snohomish County Council, and the City of Lake Stevens, in-kind food donations from eight grocery partners (Safeway, Costco, Grocery Outlet, Target, Haggen, Tom Thumb, Jay's Market, Food Lifeline), and grassroots community fundraisers. A paid staff of four oversees operations while more than 90% of work is performed by volunteers, who logged 20,087 hours in 2025.

The technology stack is minimal: a Wix-hosted public website, a givebutter donation platform, opt-in SMS/email messaging automation, and standard social media presence on Facebook and Instagram. No proprietary software, AI/ML systems, mobile applications, or third-party integrations are disclosed, consistent with a community-led service organization whose competitive position rests on local relationships, volunteer capacity, and physical distribution infrastructure rather than technology differentiation. In 2025, the organization reported serving 117,823 people and distributing 1,356,113 pounds of food (valued at $2,929,204.99), serving 700+ families per week and 8,500+ people per month.

Name

Lake Stevens Community Food Bank

Legal name

Lake Stevens Community Food Bank

Website

https://lakestevensfoodbank.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Lake Stevens Community Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1978 that provides free food and hygiene essentials to Lake Stevens, WA residents through in-person shopping, drive-through distribution, and a backpack program for schoolchildren.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Assistance Services

NAICS

Community Food Services (62421)

akta.pro primary industry

Food Assistance & Food Banks (BPAGAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

School Feeding & Child Nutrition Programs (BPADAJAD)

Keywords

• Community food bank
• Food assistance services
• Hunger relief programs
• Hygiene essentials distribution
• Volunteer-driven charity

Headquarters

HQ city

Lake Stevens

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Monetary donations from individuals, families, and community members. Accepts online donations via givebutter platform, checks, and food item donations. Provides ability to donate in memory or honor of loved ones.
2. Corporate & Foundation Grants: Funding from corporate foundations and organizations including Albertsons Foundation, Haggen Foundation, Norcliffe Foundation, Cronin Family Foundation, and others at various sponsorship tiers (Diamond $100,000+, Platinum $25,000+, Gold $10,000+, Silver $1,000+).
3. Food Donations from Grocery Partners: Receives donated food from grocery partners including Safeway, Grocery Outlet, Costco, Haggen, Tom Thumb, Jay's Market, Target, and Food Lifeline. Food is distributed to community members at no cost.
4. Community Fundraising Events: Host fundraiser events where community members can organize virtual food drives or fundraising campaigns to support the food bank's operations and fill gaps in food inventory.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lake Stevens Community Food Bank provides free food distribution and household hygiene essentials to community members in need through a zero-barrier model that requires no proof of income or eligibility. The organization operates multiple distribution modalities including appointment-based in-person shopping at its new headquarters, drive-through pickup at partner church locations, and senior-specific hours, alongside the Hungry Hearts Backpack Program for school children.

Product overview

Lake Stevens Community Food Bank operates as a zero-barrier food bank serving the Lake Stevens, WA community since 1978. The organization provides a unified set of food assistance services centered around regular food distribution, which includes multiple distribution modalities: in-person shopping (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday by appointment) and drive-through distribution (Wednesday, no appointment required). Additional services include household and hygiene essentials distribution and the Hungry Hearts Backpack Program for schoolchildren. The new building opened in June 2023 serves as the primary distribution location, with Calvary Chapel continuing as an alternate drive-through site.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Regular Food Distribution Weekly food distribution service providing fresh produce, proteins, easy canned meals, breads, baby formula, and pet food to Lake Stevens community members in need, free of charge with zero eligibility requirements.
• Household & Hygiene Essentials Distribution

Quantifiable outcome

• 117,823 people served in 2025
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Food LifelinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional food bank association and partner that provides food supply chain support and food donations to the Lake Stevens Community Food Bank, enabling access to larger volume food supplies.
• SafewaycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor grocery chain partner providing regular food donations including produce, proteins, and shelf-stable essentials to support community food distribution.
• Grocery OutletcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal grocery partner with donation bin available for after-hours food donations. Provides discounted and surplus food items for distribution.
• CostcocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWarehouse club partner providing bulk food donations including produce, proteins, and pantry staples for community distribution.
• HaggencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional grocery chain partner providing regular food donations to support Lake Stevens food bank operations.
• Tom ThumbcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal grocery partner providing food donations for community distribution.
• Jay's MarketcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal independent grocery partner contributing food donations to support Lake Stevens community food security.
• TargetcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational retailer partner providing food and essential item donations for community distribution.
• Ebenezer Lutheran ChurchcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOriginal founding location (1978) and current Thursday distribution site. Provides space for food bank operations and distribution services.
• Calvary Chapel Lake StevenscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner church providing space for Wednesday drive-through food distribution, enabling no-appointment-required service to community members.
• Lake Stevens Community Resource CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-located resource center in the new food bank building, creating a one-stop hub for those in need to access multiple services.
• Lake Stevens Ankle and Foot ClinicminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal business partner hosting a food donation bin for community drop-off donations outside regular food bank hours.
• Hungry Hearts FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization running the Backpack Program, providing weekend food packs to Lake Stevens School District students in need.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Food Lifeline: Seattle-based regional food bank that serves as a sourcing and distribution partner to Lake Stevens Community Food Bank. Both operate in the food assistance space across Western Washington, with Food Lifeline operating at a larger regional scale and Lake Stevens operating as a community-level distribution point.
• Arlington Community Food Bank: Community food bank serving Arlington, WA with similar zero-barrier food distribution model. Comparable in scale, mission, and operational structure to Lake Stevens within the broader Snohomish County network.
• Marysville Community Food Bank: Direct peer organization serving the adjacent Marysville, WA community with similar free food distribution, hygiene support, and volunteer-driven operations. Closest geographic direct peer within Snohomish County with comparable scale and service model.
• Snohomish Food Bank: Community food bank serving Snohomish, WA with directly comparable free food distribution services and volunteer-driven operations. Operates in the same Snohomish County service area and serves a similar resident population.

Broad incumbents

• Feeding America: National food bank network and the largest hunger-relief organization in the U.S. Operates in the same food assistance category but at national scale, supporting a network of 200+ member food banks. Relevant as the umbrella category leader for community food banking.
• Catholic Community Services of Western Washington: Large regional social services organization providing food assistance, housing, and family services across Western Washington. Comparable to Lake Stevens in providing community food access but operates a much broader portfolio of services at a larger scale.
• Northwest Harvest: Statewide food bank network in Washington that supports a broad set of community food banks across the state. Operates as a backbone organization in the same food assistance sector, providing sourcing, advocacy, and capacity-building at a larger scale than any single community food bank.

Regional players

• Hopelink: Social services nonprofit serving North and East King County, WA with food assistance, housing, and family support services. Operates in the same regional nonprofit space with overlapping food distribution programs but different geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/LakeStevensFoodBank
• Instagraminstagram.com/lakestevensfoodbank

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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