No one entity can do it all, but together we can!
Our Stories & How to help
We Are Nourishing Networks
Our passion is to create sustainable solutions to food insecurity by building and supporting networks of individuals and organizations within local communities. No one entity can solve it all, but when we bring them together, we can.
Our vision is to be the destination people come to when they think about food insecurity and hunger. Whether it is looking for help with food or where to donate resources, we will make those connections happen.
When our networks come together to share their knowledge and resources, we create a safety net that works to leave nobody behind.
Our Networks
There are many organizations and individuals who work tirelessly on food insecurity: food banks, local governments, school districts, and faith groups, to name a few.
We bring all these entities together to form community-based networks that create a stronger safety net and an efficient hunger relief system. The networks we have created in the Seattle area thus far continue to succeed in addressing food issues.
If you are either experiencing or want to help alleviate food insecurity, visit your local network to learn about resources.
Bellevue | Issaquah | Kirkland | Northshore | Redmond | Renton
Nourishing Networks locations
Why Does Food Insecurity Matter?
When basic needs are not met (food, water, warmth, rest, and safety), children and adults are unable to critically think and problem solve. Studies show that that hunger can have physical and psychological effects on young people that make learning substantially difficult.
1 out of 3 people in Washington experienced food insecurity in 2020
A study from Washington State University found that 30% of households in Washington state struggled with not having enough to eat at some point since the start of the pandemic. Of those families, 59% had children living at home.
Food insufficiency in King County nearly doubled from March to June 2020
According to a report from the King County Health Department, “About 9% of adults in King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties combined reported in June 2020 that their households did not have enough food in the last week, compared to about 5% experiencing this before March. For households with children, food insufficiency peaked in early June at 13%.”
Support Our Projects
Your contribution enables us to support projects that help people who are struggling with food insecurity. Learn more about the projects we sponsor.
