Foothills Food Bank is open every Tuesday 8:00 am to 11:00 am + Thursdays 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Learn more >
Food
Food Bank
Anyone living in East Whatcom County that needs food can get assistance from us... for as long as they need it.
Individuals and families are welcome to come to our food bank to shop for whatever groceries they may need, according to household size. Guests are free to select what items they and their households need in any given week.
What:
We offer fresh and frozen produce, dairy products, meat, proteins, canned and dry goods, and baked goods. We sometimes offer other items, such as baby food, vitamins, hygiene items, and vegetable starts, when these become available.
Where:
At the East Whatcom Regional Resource Center
8255 Kendall Road, Maple Falls, WA
When:
Every Tuesday
8:00 am – 11:00 am
and
Every Thursday
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Please Bring:
Your own bags or boxes.
How to Qualify:
You must live within the State of Washington and self-certify that your household’s net income falls <400% below the federal poverty level:
Click here to view the qualification chart
We do not require proof of income, identity, age, or household size; the only information we request is your address, and the names and ages of individuals in your household.
Households are welcome to shop with us once per week, choosing whichever day is most convenient.
Donate Funds
Donate Food
Donate your Time... Volunteer!
Food Lifeline Mobile Food Pantry (MFP)
In addition to our regular food bank hours, we also host Food Lifeline's MFP, which provides an additional opportunity to pick up a more limited selection of food. MFP happens on the first Saturday of every month from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm and the third Friday of every month from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.
Home Delivery
Our Home Delivery Program primarily serves community members who can't access our facility due to age, illness, or ability.
What:
We offer deliveries of pre-packed food boxes once per week. Each box typically contains non-perishables, dairy, produce, meat, and sliced bread.
Smaller households (1-5 members) receive 25-30 pounds of food, while larger (6+ members) households receive 50-60 pounds of food.
Dietary and cultural food preferences can be shared during enrollment. While we may not be able to meet every request, we do our best to include items that reflect individual needs whenever we can.
Where:
Delivered directly to the home.
When:
Once each week, on Tuesday.
How to Qualify:
We prioritize serving clients unable to access our facility due to physical or health-based access barriers such as age, illness, immobility, or disability. Clients unable to access our facility for another reason are eligible, but may be placed on a waitlist if capacity is limited.
Clients enrolled in the Home Delivery Program are asked to use this service exclusively and are not eligible for in-person food bank visits.
How to Enroll:
To enroll, click on the "enroll" button below and complete our enrollment form:
All client information is kept confidential.
How You Can Help
We always need delivery driver volunteers!
Seasonal Pantry for Youth
Many of our community’s youth rely on their school's free/reduced cost meal system to meet their food needs during the school year. However when school is not in session, it can be difficult for these young people to get enough to eat.
Foothills Food Bank's Winter and Spring Pantry Program provides food for any student in need who lives in the Mount Baker School District during their Winter and Spring breaks. In the 2022-2023 school year, we served over 370 households and over 900 kids.
What:
Students who are enrolled in this program are provided with a supply of healthy, kid-friendly, easy-to-prepare snacks and meals to reduce the burden on families who may already be struggling to make ends meet.
Where:
Delivered to the home.
When:
This program delivers food twice a year: just prior to the beginning of Winter and Spring breaks from school.
For students who need food during the summer when school is out, click here >
How to Qualify:
Families with children attending any school program in the Mount Baker School District are qualified, no questions asked. For more information, or to get your child enrolled in this program, please contact your school’s Family Resource Coordinator.
How You Can Help
This program relies on financial donations, donated food, and sponsorships. If you are willing to become a sponsor, please send us an email.
Additional Resources
Get Help With
Food Stamps
Get More Food at Farmer's Markets
Your EBT (food stamp) dollars can go even further when you shop at our local farmer's market! Click the logo to find out where and when:
Get More Assistance from Whatcom County
SNAP-Ed Live Well
Live Well is an online resource that helps Washington state families make healthy changes in their homes and neighborhoods, by...
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Teaching you how to PLAN ahead to save money on food
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Sharing healthy recipes that are easy to COOK and help stretch your food budget
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Sharing additional resources to obtain food to EAT
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Providing options to help your family MOVE, exercise, and play
Education
Free Classes
at Foothills Food Bank
In partnership with WSU Whatcom County Extension SNAP-Ed, Foothills Food Bank periodically offers free cooking classes covering a variety of cooking tips and tricks, nutrition education, budgeting, and grocery store hacks. Most of the classes also include gift bags including items ranging from produce and kitchen supplies, to cookbooks.