Ferndale Food Bank

07/11/2026

See anything new about our vans?
Now on our delivery vans is Superfeet’s slogan! Located in Ferndale, Superfeet Worldwide makes insoles to "power the athlete in everyone" as we go through our daily lives in activity, work, and play. Their vision is to help athletes perform at their best.
Throughout 2025 and 2026, Superfeet have become official corporate sponsors of our food bank and have supported us in many ways. They have contributed $150,000 to fund infrastructure and our delivery program, employees volunteering at our food bank, and donating to food and bag drives.

We are deeply appreciative of their continued support and investment in creating lasting impact on the ways we can help stop hunger in the community. We are proud for this work to be powered by Superfeet.

Donation Hours
Monday - Saturday, 8 AM to 12 PM
Or schedule a special drop-off by calling us at 360-223-0788.

07/08/2026

We have tatsoi at the food bank! 🥬

Tatsoi is a leafy green vegetable that has a variety of uses and can be eaten raw or cooked. It goes great in salads, soups, and stir-frys, and can be used as a substitute for bok choy!
Garlic Bok Choy Recipe.
1. Split the tatsoi into halves or quarters, ensuring all pieces are relatively the same size and can cook evenly.
2. Wash thoroughly with cold water, shaking off the excess water, and transferring to a colander to drain.
3. Heat a wok or pan over high heat, and add 2 tablespoons of oil to coat the pan.
4. Add all the garlic and tatsoi and quickly stir to sauté the greens in the oil and garlic. Stirring quickly so you don’t burn the garlic.
5. After about 30 seconds, add salt, pepper, and sugar, folding the vegetables to mix in the spices. Continue to cook to personal preference. Cooking longer will give a softer texture, less cooking will be more crispy.
6. Plate and enjoy!
This recipe is provided by The Woks of Life, using tatsoi as a substitute for bok choy.

If you have any ways you love that use either tatsoi or bok choy, please be sure to share them in the comments!

07/03/2026

The Food Bank will be CLOSED this Saturday for the holiday. We will be back open regular hours on Monday, July 6th. Help us spread the work??

07/01/2026

We're hiring! Ferndale Food Bank is looking for our next Executive Director.

Since 1982, we've been working to stop hunger in our community with dignity, respect, and understanding. We run three distributions a week, plus over 100 deliveries, that add up to nearly 900,000 meals a year. Now we're looking for a compassionate, strategic leader to help us carry that mission forward.

If you're someone who leads with heart, knows how to build relationships (with donors, staff, and neighbors alike), and wants a job where the impact is real and immediate, we'd love to hear from you.

👉 Full job description, position profile, and how to apply: ferndalefoodbank.org/jobs

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Explore job openings at the Ferndale Food Bank. Discover how you can help make a difference in the community and further your career with us. Apply now!

07/01/2026

We have radishes at the Ferndale Food Bank! 🫜

This vegetable can be cooked in a variety of ways and is great in many dishes. It can be roasted, sauteed, braised, or eaten raw. It works well on its own, in salads, in tacos, in coleslaw, and as a topping to many dishes. Looking for a more tangy taste, try fermenting or pickling it!
What’s your favorite way to use radishes?

If you have excess produce, please consider donating to the Ferndale Food Bank.
Donation Hours
Monday - Saturday, 8 AM to 12 PM
Or schedule a special drop-off by calling us at 360-223-0788.

06/27/2026

Did you know that the summer is the busiest season for our food banks? ☀️

We have our highest number of shoppers from June to August, as we serve more families, as children lose access to school breakfast and lunch during summer break. Over 16% of the people we serve at the food bank are under 18. By supporting our food bank, you are helping ensure that families have nutritious food all summer long.

If you are a family shopping at the food bank this summer, you may qualify for the SunBucks program! This program provides $120 to families with school-aged children to help pay for groceries in place of school meals.
The Ferndale Food Bank is here to support all shoppers who walk through our doors.

The Ferndale Food Bank is open to shoppers:
Monday, Wednesday, Saturday
9-11 AM

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06/24/2026

Meet Sid!
He is one of our Grocery Rescue Drivers at the food bank, helping us supply our shelves with fresh fruits and vegetables.
A Grocery Rescue volunteer is responsible for driving food bank vehicles to our partners to collect food donations, sorting the donations, loading them into our trucks, and bringing them back to the food bank. From there, they weigh and record the donations and organize any perishables.
These routes are run every day of the week and are crucial for our operations. We are looking for more volunteers for this role. It is great for anyone who loves to work independently in an active role. This is a highly active level position and requires the ability to safely bend, twist, and lift up to 50 lbs.
If you have an interest in becoming a volunteer, please apply using the following link - https://www.ferndalefoodbank.org/volunteer-1

Transcript:
My name is Sid and I've been volunteering here almost three three years now. I work at the grocery rescue, which we take the box truck around to different grocery stores and pick up the food that otherwise would go to waste and we bring it back here to the warehouse where it's sorted and inventoried and counted and most importantly weighed and uh then we go to another grocery store.
Sounds like a fun job.
Yeah, lather, rinse, and repeat.
Um, third question. How did you first find out about the food bank?
Uh, well, I've always known about Ferndale Food Bank. It's a well established organization, a well-run organization. And um when I found myself with extra time I thought to myself, yeah, I can make a difference in other people's lives and help them solve some of the food insecurity issues that are going on.
Nice. And final question, what's your favorite part about volunteering?
It's probably the people. um everybody from all different walks of life. And um I've learned a lot of new skills. Um I drive a pallet jack around. I drive a big box truck and uh being organized certainly does help. Um but overall it comes down to the people. I really enjoy being here.

06/20/2026

Have you heard of the Community Co-op?
Throughout June and July, when shopping at either the Cordata or Downtown location, you have the option to add a donation at checkout. All proceeds will be donated to food banks across the county, including our Ferndale Food Bank!
These contributions help us continue to provide accessible, nutritious food to our community.
If you’re able, please consider shopping at the Co-op and adding a donation, or helping us spread the word so others can learn of this opportunity.
If you have extra food you are able to donate, we gratefully accept donations during the times below.

Donation Hours
Monday - Saturday, 8 AM to 12 PM
Or schedule a special drop-off by calling us at 360-223-0788.

06/17/2026

This month’s seasonal produce is cilantro!
We have fresh cilantro available at the food bank. This herb is extremely versatile and good in many dishes. Use it in pasta, salsas, soups, and rice dishes, or as a garnish to add extra flavor. What’s your favorite dish to use cilantro in?

If you have excess produce, please consider donating to the Ferndale Food Bank.

Donation Hours
Monday - Saturday, 8 AM to 12 PM
Or schedule a special drop-off by calling us at 360-223-0788.

05/13/2026

The Ferndale Food Bank will be closed on Monday, May 25th, for Memorial Day.