VASHON MAURY COMMUNITY FOOD BANK

What VASHON MAURY COMMUNITY FOOD BANK does

Vashon Maury Community Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Vashon, Washington, that provides free grocery services to residents and workers on Vashon Island. Founded in the late 1970s and incorporated in December 1991, the organization distributes food through three core channels: weekly in-person shopping on Wednesdays (10am–7pm) at 17928 Vashon Hwy SW, home delivery on Thursdays and Fridays, and pre-ordered grocery pickup. It also operates the Picnics in the Parks summer meals program (in its 12th year in 2026), which provides free lunches to island youth at Ober Park and BARC, and provides referrals to complementary resources such as Emergency Food Vouchers, Food Stamps assistance, and Meals on Wheels. Services are free to all community members without requiring ID, proof of need, or income documentation, and intake forms are available in English and Spanish. The organization served 1,707 individuals in 2023, and at least one in seven households on Vashon relies on its resources.

The Food Bank operates with 1-10 paid staff and a deeply volunteer-driven model — over 190 volunteers donated 8,139 hours in 2023, with over 250 volunteers supporting in 2022 and 150+ contributing 7,000+ hours in 2025. There is no proprietary technology, app, or AI infrastructure; the website is built on Squarespace and operations are community-service based. The financial model is predominantly donation-driven: over 80% of financial contributions come from the Vashon community, supplemented by institutional support from United Way of King County and in-kind food donations from Food Lifeline, local farms, and gardeners. Distribution is exclusively direct to consumers on Vashon Island, with no retail or reseller channels.

Name

VASHON MAURY COMMUNITY FOOD BANK

Legal name

Vashon Maury Community Food Bank

Website

https://vashonfoodbank.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Vashon Maury Community Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Vashon, Washington that provides free groceries, home delivery, grocery pickup, and summer meals to Vashon Island residents, supported primarily by local donations and 150-250+ volunteers annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Food Assistance

NAICS

Community Food Services (62421)

akta.pro primary industry

Food Assistance & Food Banks (BPAGAEAA)

Keywords

• Food bank services
• Community food assistance
• Hunger relief programs
• Grocery distribution
• Food security services

Headquarters

HQ city

Vashon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Financial Donations: The organization relies primarily on financial contributions from the Vashon community, with over 80% of donations coming from local supporters. Offers monthly 'Friend of the Food Bank' recurring giving program, one-time gifts, mail contributions, financial asset donations, and honor gifts.
2. Food Donations: Receives food donations from Food Lifeline and other food donation programs, supplemented by community food drives and direct food donations from local residents, farms, and gardeners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Vashon Maury Community Food Bank provides free groceries, home-delivered food, and summer meals to people on Vashon Island without requiring proof of need or identification. Services include weekly in-person shopping, grocery pick-up, volunteer-packed home delivery across the island, the Picnics in the Parks free summer lunch program for youth, and referrals to additional food resources. All services are free of charge and intended for any Vashon Island resident or worker experiencing food insecurity.

Product overview

The Vashon Maury Community Food Bank operates as a single unified nonprofit service offering rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core offering consists of free grocery distribution services including in-person shopping (Wednesdays 10am-7pm), home delivery (Thursdays and Fridays), and grocery pickup. The Food Bank also runs the Picnics in the Parks summer meals program for children and provides food resource referrals to partner organizations. All services are provided free of charge to Vashon Island residents without requiring proof of need, ID, or proof of income.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Food Resource Referrals Connecting clients to additional food resources including Emergency Food Vouchers for Thriftway & IGA Vashon Market, Food Stamps assistance through King County Public Health, free evening meals at the Methodist Church, and Meals on Wheels delivery service.
• Free Grocery Service (In-Person Shopping) Weekly in-person grocery shopping service offered on Wednesdays from 10am-7pm at 17928 Vashon Hwy SW. Customers choose from fresh fruits and vegetables, protein sources, cereals/grains, canned goods, coffee/tea, fresh bread and pastries, personal hygiene supplies, and diapers. Free to all Vashon Island residents and workers with no proof of need required.
• Home Delivery Service Grocery delivery service for Vashon Island residents unable to visit the food bank in person. Teams of volunteer packers and drivers pack nutritious groceries and deliver to all parts of Vashon Island on Thursdays and Fridays.
• Grocery Pick-Up Pre-ordered grocery pickup service available on Thursdays and Fridays between 10am-2pm. Orders must be placed before 5pm on Wednesdays.
• Picnics in the Parks (Free Summer Meals) Free summer lunch program for island youth, providing free nutritious lunches to children Monday-Friday at Ober Park and BARC locations. Lunch options include Turkey and cheese sandwiches, PB&J sandwiches, or Hummus and Chips with seasonal fruit and vegetables. Free to all youth.
• Emergency Food Assistance Emergency food support for individuals unable to attend regular shopping hours or home delivery. Clients contact the office during business hours for alternative arrangements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Served 1707 individuals in 2023
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Food LifelinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary food donation partner that supplies food to the Vashon Food Bank. Other food donation programs also contribute to supplement food supplies.
• United Way of King CountycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor supporter of the Vashon Food Bank, listed as a key supporting organization. Part of the Vashon Social Services Network.
• Vashon Island Growers AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a supporting organization. Agricultural producers on the island who support food security efforts.
• Vashon-Maury Island CommunitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOver 80% of financial contributions come from the Vashon community. Community-supported model where residents provide both financial and volunteer support.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCCasxbSwxwAUb0gQz3sn-2A
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vashon-maury-community-food-bank

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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