Covington's Food Bank Since 1999

Your gift—whether $50, $100, or more—goes directly into keeping this mission-critical vehicle on the road. You’re not just supporting logistics—you’re fueling care for families all around Kent.

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Building Hope Building Campaign: A New Community Hub for 98042

Every weekend, nearly 500 students in the Kent School District receive carefully packed bags filled with easy-to-open, ready-to-eat, nutritious items. These food bags ensure youth facing food insecurity don't go hungry when school meals aren't available

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Nourishing Our Future: Weekend Food Bags for Kent Students 🍎

The Storehouse Food Bank serves ~2,000 individuals each month from a modest 1,400 sq ft space. As demand grows, we’re outgrowing our current home.
- Enhance food distribution with more space and better logistics
- Host support services (legal aid, job coaching, SNAP assistance)
- Provide meeting spaces for workshops, classes, and neighborhood events

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Truck Maintenance Campaign: The Truck That Fuels Our Mission

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Last Year's Total Food Donated in Pounds & Hours

4864
Amazon home
Deliveries
Up from
3351 in '23

12,855 volunteer hours worked

19,271
clients served
per visit
up from 14,894
in '23

8,133
 student food bags  via backpack buddies up from
6,393 in '23

573 Tons of food rescued
up from 547 Tons in '23

514 Tons of food distributed
Up from
340 Tons in '23

Hover over the images to see numbers!

Volunteer

The Storehouse is a non-profit, food distribution program for families in the 98042 area. We partner with local businesses, churches, civic groups, and schools to ease the burden of those we serve. 

We serve hundreds of families a week and we partner with local organizations including drug/rehabilitation programs and community meals. We are committed to improving the quality of life for our neighbors beyond food security.

- Grocery Store Pickup
- Sorting and Gleaning 
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- Gardening
- In-Store Shopping assistance

A few of the many ways you can volunteer.

Click through the photos to learn about what we value most at the storehouse

Our Core
Values

We believe that every person deserves access to food security with the utmost respect for their worth and honor. We are committed to providing nourishing food while upholding the inherent dignity of all individuals we serve, ensuring that they feel esteemed throughout their journey to food security.

We value everyone's dignity

"Compassion" is a core value at The Storehouse, defined as a sympathetic understanding of others' distress and a deep desire to alleviate it. We are dedicated to providing not only nourishment but also unwavering support and empathy to those facing food insecurity, with the aim of alleviating distress and fostering hope in our community.

we value compassion

"Community" to us means facilitating the interaction and inclusivity of diverse individuals coming together to serve those in need within our local area. We believe that by uniting our community in a shared purpose, we can provide not only nourishment but also a sense of belonging and shared responsibility, creating a stronger, more supportive environment for all.

We value community

"Stewardship" is a core value at The Storehouse, embodying the careful and responsible management of the resources entrusted to our care. We are committed to maximizing the impact of every donation, volunteer's time, and food item to serve our community with integrity and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need.

we value stewardship

Compassion

our values

community

stewardship

Dignity


These organizations have generously matched $1000+ donations to help end food insecurity in our community. We are so grateful for their support and partnership. Together, we serve better. 

If your business or organization is interested in partnering with us, you'll be featured in our 2023-2024 marketing campaign to showcase your efforts in our community! Click here to get in touch.

We’re proud to honor the Heart WorkSquad, a dedicated circle of businesses and families who donate $1,000 annually to our general fund. These champions stand firmly behind our mission to prevent food insecurity in the 98042 area—fueling the backbone of our operations every single year.

🛡️ What It Means to Be Heart WorkSquad
A steadfast commitment – Thanks to their generous support, our programs stay strong, reliable, and ready to serve.
Community leadership – Their contributions inspire others to join the effort and make a lasting local impact.
Public recognition – We show our gratitude by celebrating Heart WorkSquad members every quarter, amplifying their support and visibility across our channels.In addtion to adding your logo to all of our events and our carts. 
🌟 Quarterly Celebrations"Each quarter, we shine a spotlight on Heart WorkSquad members through:
  • Website highlights and social media posts
  • Newsletter features
  • Invitation to exclusive events celebrating their impact
  • These celebrations not only express our gratitude but also share their inspiring example with our whole community.

🙌 Join the Heart WorkSquad
Businesses or families that pledge $1,000 a year—and continue year after year—will be welcomed into the Heart WorkSquad. In return, we recognize your generosity quarterly across our communications channels.
Ready to get involved? Let’s celebrate your commitment together. Contact us to join the Heart WorkSquad today—and thank you for standing with us in the fight against hunger

Heart WorkSquad
Support Partners

❤️ Introducing the Heart WorkSquad

Natalie is one of our valued volunteers that serves by providing interpretation services for our Ukrainian clients. Her family imigrated to the United States from the Ukraine 30 years ago and recieved support from food pantries like The Storehouse. Now, she is in a position to give back and support immigrant families who are encountering similar struggles that she and her family navigated. Watch her story to learn more!

HEAR MARGARET'S STORY

NATALIE'S STORY

Calendar of Events

"The best thing about The Storehouse is the relationship they've established with us and our appartment community of seniors. It's like a neighborhood sharing their abundance with each other."

Margaret is one of our amazing clients who picks up a food box weekly to take back to share with her senior apartment community. We are honored to help meet the needs of seniors in our community like her! Watch the video to hear her full story.

HEAR DOUBLE J'S STORY

MARGARET'S STORY

"The best thing about The Storehouse is the relationship they've established with us and our appartment community of seniors. It's like a neighborhood sharing their abundance with each other."

Margaret is one of our amazing clients who picks up a food box weekly to take back to share with her senior appartment community. We are honored to help meet the needs of seniors in our community like her! Watch the video to hear her full story.

Double J (James Jerome) is one of our incredibly generous volunteers who serves alongside our team each week to ensure that our clients are directed upon arrival and cared for. His enthusiasm, attention to detail, and care for others is contagious and he is a valuable part of our team.

Double J's story is a beautiful reminder of the power of helping others and learning how to give back regardless of any challenges you may be facing in your own life. Watch the video to hear his full story!

HEAR SHANNON'S STORY

DOUBLE J'S STORY

Double J (James Jerome) is one of our incredibly generous volunteers who serves alongside our team each week to ensure that our clients are directed upon arrival and cared for. His enthusiasm, attention to detail, and care for others is contagious and he is a valuable part of our team. His story is a beautiful reminder of the power of helping others and learning how to give back regardless of any challenges you may be facing in your own life. Watch the video to hear his full story!

Shannon first came to The Storehouse as a client during an unexpected time of need for her and her children. 

Now Shannon gives back by volunteering and serving clients who are navigating similiar challenges that she once did. Her story is a beautiful reminder of the power of people rallying together to help meet the needs of the community and that anyone can find themselves in a place of need. Watch the video to hear her full story!

HEAR NATALIE'S STORY

SHANNON'S STORY

Stories of Impact

TESTIMONIALS FROM CLIENTS + VOLUNTEERS

LOVE UNTIL THEY ASK WHY

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