With the government shutdown halting SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) funding, many local families are suddenly facing food insecurity. Thousands of people who rely on SNAP to help put meals on the table are now turning to food banks, community meals, and local support efforts for help. This page was created to share fundraisers, benefits, and donation drives happening across our community – connecting those who want to help with those who need it most. Together, we can make sure no one in our community goes hungry during this difficult time.

Community Meals and Discounts 

• Ovn Wood Fired Pizza is offering free pizza in various neighborhoods. Check their Facebook page to see when and where. 
• Bellingham Farmer’s Market – the farmers market will be matching any existing EBT dollars for the remainder of the year, until December 20th.  More info on their Facebook page.
• Through November – SNAP Special & Bellingham Food Bank drive at Hammer Head Coffee – Free warm biscuit and 12oz drip coffee. Just order the SNAP special. Hammer Head is also hosting a food drive all month. More info on their Instagram.
• Lettered Streets Coffee – Bring in non-perishable donations for the Bellingham Food Bank to receive $1.50 off your order. Limit one per day. Info on their Instagram.
• Iconic Coffee Feed a Friend in Need: Free Breakfast to those in need. More info on Facebook.
• 1-Up Lounge – Free Pizza to anyone who is losing SNAP Benefits. More info on their Facebook page.
• Slice of Heaven Bakery & Cafe is offering $1 off your purchase if you bring in a donation to the Bellingham Food Bank.  More info on their Facebook page.

Events: 

• November 8th – 11am – 6pm – Saltadena Bakery – 20% of all walk-in sales will be donated to the Bellingham Food Bank.  Hours and info on their website.
• November 10th – El Suenito Brewing – $2 per pint or side of rice + beans sold all day long will be donated to local food banks. Hours and info on their website.
• November 11th – Free meal, food and coat drive and food bank donation with Foundation Restoration. Collecting non-perishable food items and gently used coats while providing a free meal from Avenue Bread, Leaf & Ladle and Old World Deli. Location: 954 N. State ST. from 11- 6pm.  More info on Instagram
• Now through November 12th – Mallard Ice Cream fundraiser raffle for the Bellingham Food Bank.  Winner will get the first ever front of the line pass and free ice cream for a year! More info on how to enter on their Facebook page.
• November 22nd – Bellingham’s Biggest Food Bank Bash Fundraiser (of all time) – at Stemma West. 5 – 10pm. Free to enter, all ages, games, silent auction, raffle, speakers, and live music from Veronica North plus 10% of all sales at Stemma will be donated to the Bellingham Food Bank.

Where to get Food Assistance: 

• Bellingham Food Bank – BellinghamFoodBank.org
• Ferndale Food Bank – FerndaleFoodBank.org
• Blaine Food Bank  – BlaineFoodBank.org
• Lynden via Project Hope – ChristianHopeAssociation.org/projecthope/
• Miracle Food Network – MiracleFoodNetwork.org
• Lummi Nation – Lummi-NSN.gov
• Maple Falls – FoothillsFoodBank.org
• Sumas -Sumasacchurch.com/community.html

WABC (Whatcom Asset Building Coalition) – has a full meal and resource guide.

If you know of an event or food assistance opportunity that is not listed on this page, please complete the form below so we can verify and add it to this page. Thank you!