Edmonds Food Bank

What Edmonds Food Bank does

Edmonds Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 84-2209131) founded in 1981 in the closet of the United Methodist Church in Edmonds, Washington, and incorporated as an independent entity in 2019. The organization provides free nutritious groceries and related support services to households experiencing food insecurity in the greater Edmonds and Snohomish County area. It serves approximately 1,500 households per week through an online ordering system (available Friday 5pm to Tuesday 9am) with scheduled pickup on Mondays and Tuesdays, drive-up distribution during operating hours, and a home delivery program for seniors and mobility-limited customers. Distribution also extends to an EBT/SNAP token booth at the Edmonds Museum Summer Market, where Washington Market Match adds up to $25 in additional produce purchasing power.

The core product is the weekly food distribution program, supplemented by the seasonal Edmonds Toy Shop (holiday gifts for children in served families), an online recipe library available in English, Spanish, and Russian, and SNAP application assistance. The underlying technology is standard nonprofit SaaS infrastructure — Bloomerang CRM for online donations, Qgiv for capital campaign contributions, and InitLive for volunteer scheduling — with no proprietary AI/ML or custom platform disclosed. Food sourcing is diversified across major retail donors (Costco, Fred Meyer, QFC, Safeway, Target, Trader Joe's, WinCo), a 900-baker Community Loaves network, regional food bank partners (Northwest Harvest, Food Lifeline), the Snohomish County Food Coalition (18 member food banks), local farms, and community gardens.

The organization is entirely donation-funded. Revenue streams include individual donations (one-time and recurring monthly), corporate sponsorships at $5,000/$10,000/$25,000 tiers, restaurant partnerships at $250/year, planned giving/bequests, vehicle donations via Kaman Auctions, appreciated securities, and event fundraising anchored by the annual Empty Bowl dinner (which raised a record $242,000 in 2025). The organization is currently mid-execution on the Thrive Together capital campaign, a $15 million initiative to construct a new 16,000 sq ft facility with a commercial/teaching kitchen and expanded storage; major institutional commitments to date include $500,000 from the Gates Foundation, $250,000 from Amazon, and $850,000 in federal funding.

Name

Edmonds Food Bank

Legal name

Edmonds Food Bank

Website

https://edmondsfoodbank.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Edmonds Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing free nutritious groceries to approximately 1,500 households weekly in greater Edmonds, WA, via online ordering, in-person distribution, senior delivery, and SNAP/EBT services, funded by donations, grants, and a $15M capital campaign.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Bank Services

NAICS

Community Food Services (62421)

akta.pro primary industry

Food Assistance & Food Banks (BPAGAEAA)

Keywords

• Food bank services
• Food assistance programs
• Community food distribution
• Hunger relief services
• Charitable food programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Edmonds

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring monthly donations from individual supporters. Online donation portal available through Bloomerang CRM. Donors can make tax-deductible contributions; EIN 84-2209131.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors at multiple tiers: $25,000, $10,000, and $5,000 levels. Includes Google, Windermere, Table for 12, Edmonds United Methodist Church ($25K); KCSC, Adam Cobb, Agrii Party and Events, Shivelight ($10K); DME CPA, Cline Jewelers, Zevenburgen Capital, Puget Sound Energy, Hochberg & Hammer ($5K).
3. Restaurant Partnership Program: Annual restaurant partnerships at $250/year. Restaurants commit to one philanthropic activity (food drive, dine-out night, or menu item proceeds donation). Includes promotional materials and recognition as official food bank partner.
4. Planned Giving/Legacy Gifts: Bequests through wills, beneficiary designations on retirement or life insurance plans. Donors can designate specific dollar amounts, percentages of estate, or remainder after other provisions. Tax ID: 84-2209131.
5. Capital Campaign Donations: Thrive Together capital campaign seeking $15 million for new facility. Accepts multi-year pledges up to five years. Community 555 Campaign seeks 555 donors contributing $5.55/day for 5 years ($5.55 million goal). Federal funding secured: $850,000 from U.S. government.
6. Event Fundraising: Annual Empty Bowl dinner fundraiser featuring locally-made soup, bread, salad, wine, and cocktails with hand-crafted bowls from local artists. 2025 event raised record $242,000. Raffle tickets available at $20 each.
7. Stock and Securities Donations: Accepts appreciated stocks and securities transfers. Neither donor nor food bank taxed on gains for appreciated assets donated. Contact [email protected] for stock transfer information.
8. Vehicle Donations: Kaman Auctions arranges sale of donated vehicles (cars, boats, RVs, ATVs) and submits proceeds to food bank. Provides tax documentation to donors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Edmonds Food Bank provides free weekly groceries and food distribution services to households experiencing food insecurity in the greater Edmonds, Washington area. Core services include fresh produce, dairy, proteins, pantry staples, baby items, culturally familiar foods, and pet supplies distributed through in-person pickup, an online ordering system with scheduled pickup, and home delivery for seniors. The organization also runs SNAP/EBT services, a seasonal Toy Shop, a Restaurant Partner Program, planned giving, and a vehicle donation program, supported by volunteer operations and community fundraising.

Product overview

Edmonds Food Bank operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit food assistance organization providing food security services to the greater Edmonds, WA community. The organization offers a unified food distribution program with online ordering capabilities, supported by volunteer operations and multiple giving mechanisms including donations, planned giving, and corporate sponsorships. Core offerings include weekly food distribution (serving ~1,500 households), an online ordering system with scheduled pickup/delivery, SNAP/EBT benefit acceptance with Market Match at local farmers markets, a Restaurant Partner Program, volunteer engagement, planned giving options, and a seasonal Toy Shop. The organization is currently fundraising through a Thrive Together Capital Campaign to build a new 16,000 sq ft facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Food Distribution Program
• Online Food Ordering System
• Restaurant Partner Program
• Edmonds Toy Shop
• SNAP/EBT Services
• Edmonds Food Bank Recipes
• Volunteer Program
• Planned Giving Program
• Vehicle Donation Program
• Home Delivery Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,500 households served weekly in 2025 (up from 750 two years prior)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Seattle REconomy / Shoreline Tool LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership formed after Executive Director Casey Davis met founder at TEDx Edmonds. Seattle REconomy provides access to tools (woodworking, gardening, repair equipment) that community members can borrow. Joint open house event hosted at Edmonds Food Bank to collect tool donations.
• Salt & IronminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Downtown Edmonds restaurant and founding partner in Restaurant Partner Program. Hosted launch event October 2025. CEO Shubert Ho (Feedme Hospitality) helped conceptualize the $250/year partnership model.
• Bar DojominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Edmonds restaurant operated by Feedme Hospitality (also operates Salt & Iron, Fire & the Feast). Active Restaurant Partner hosting food drives and fundraising activities.
• Fire & the FeastminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Edmonds restaurant operated by Feedme Hospitality (also operates Salt & Iron, Bar Dojo). Active Restaurant Partner in the program.
• Charcoal + GraphiteminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Edmonds restaurant hosting Thrive Together capital campaign fundraiser in May 2026 that raised $40,232. Active Restaurant Partner and campaign supporter.
• Feedme HospitalityminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Restaurant group operating multiple Edmonds establishments including Salt & Iron, Bar Dojo, Fire & the Feast, and others. CEO Shubert Ho collaborated with food bank to create Restaurant Partner Program.
• Lift Every Voice Legacy (LEVL)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025LEVL partnered with Edmonds Food Bank for Juneteenth at the Beach celebration June 19, 2025 at Edmonds Waterfront Center, promoting community connection and food access awareness.
• Edmonds Historical MuseumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Partnership established 2023 to bring SNAP to Edmonds Museum Summer Market. Food bank booth enables SNAP recipients to exchange EBT cards for tokens to shop at the market. Washington's Market Match program adds up to $25 in purchasing power for fresh produce. 285% increase in SNAP dollars at market from 2023-2024.
• Community LoavescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Seattle-area nonprofit connecting home bakers with food pantries. Network of nearly 900 bakers in Washington, Oregon, California, and Idaho has donated over 200,000 loaves of fresh bread and 220,000 energy cookies since 2020. Edmonds Food Bank receives regular bread donations from local Edmonds bakers.
• Snohomish County Foodbank CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEdmonds Food Bank is a member of the SCFC, a network of 18 food banks in Snohomish County. The coalition enables access to state and federal funding, coordinates large-scale food distributions (such as 36,000 lbs of salmon), and provides collaborative purchasing power and resource sharing among member food banks.
• Northwest HarvestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide food bank partnership providing bulk food sourcing to supplement local donations. Part of the organization's food procurement strategy alongside Food Lifeline.
• Food LifelinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional food bank partnership for food sourcing and distribution support, working alongside Northwest Harvest to provide consistent food supply to the Edmonds Food Bank.
• WSU SNAP-EdminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWashington State University SNAP-Ed program partnership provides nutrition education, recipes, and resources to empower individuals and families to make healthier food choices and manage resources effectively.
• Local Farms and Community GardensminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with local farms and community gardens provide increased amounts of fresh produce at each distribution and build additional community relationships. Volunteers including Kurt Wrisley grow fresh produce to donate regularly.
• Major Retail DonorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDedicated volunteer drivers pick up donations regularly from Costco, Fred Meyer, QFC, Safeway, Target, Trader Joe's, WinCo, and other stores. Major source of food inventory for the food bank.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Food Lifeline: Western Washington food bank sourcing and distributing food across King and surrounding counties. Directly comparable as a regional food bank serving overlapping Pacific Northwest geography and partnering with Edmonds Food Bank through the Snohomish County coalition.
• Northwest Harvest: Washington statewide food bank network providing bulk food sourcing to local pantries including Edmonds Food Bank. Directly comparable as a sourcing/distribution peer operating the same food-bank business model in the same state.
• Hopelink: Snoqualmie/King County nonprofit offering food assistance alongside housing and other human services. Comparable as a multi-service social-assistance nonprofit serving the same greater Seattle-area food-insecure population.
• North Helpline: North Seattle food bank and emergency-services nonprofit. Comparable as a community-scale food bank serving a similar food-insecure demographic; McKenna Knight (Outreach Manager at Edmonds Food Bank) previously worked here.
• Hunger Intervention Program: Seattle-area nonprofit focused on hunger relief including meal programs and a food pantry. Comparable as a small community food bank serving a similar Pacific Northwest low-income population; also a prior employer of an Edmonds Food Bank outreach manager.

Broad incumbents

• Feeding America: National network of 200+ food banks. Comparable as the dominant incumbent in the U.S. food-bank category with overlapping mission and funding sources, but operates at vastly greater scale than a single community food bank.

Regional players

• Food Bank of New York City: Large urban food bank serving New York City. Comparable as a community food assistance organization with similar mission, distribution model, and donor-driven revenue model, but operates in a different geography.
• Los Angeles Regional Food Bank: Major Southern California food bank. Comparable as a community food assistance organization running grocery distribution and SNAP outreach with a similar donor-and-grant revenue mix, but in a different geographic market.
• Second Harvest of the Inland Northwest: Inland Northwest food bank serving Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho. Comparable as a regional food bank serving a similar Pacific Northwest / Mountain West population with similar food sourcing and distribution channels.

Others

• Snohomish County Foodbank Coalition (SCFC): Coalition of 18 Snohomish County food banks including Edmonds Food Bank. Comparable as an ecosystem/partner rather than direct competitor — Edmonds coordinates large-scale distributions like the 36,000-lb salmon program through this network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/mynorthwest
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/edmonds-food-bank

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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