Together we can build a healthy community
Those We Serve
Maple Valley Food Bank and Emergency Services addresses the most basic needs of food and shelter. In 2010-2011 we helped in the following ways:
- Food was provided weekly to households who found themselves in need
- 1,857 unduplicated families were served
- 6,047 unduplicated children, adults, and seniors in those households made 55,808 visits
- 51% of those we served were children and seniors
- Each week we saw an average of 300 household
- 12% of our clients are disabled
- $112,424 was spent to provide help with utility disconnects, eviction notices, move-in costs, prescription drugs, medical bills, gas vouchers, holiday programs and other emergency needs
- Financial emergency services provided to 2,536 individuals / 789 local families
The long-term goals of our agency are to increase client ability to meet other financial obligations, significantly reduce the likelihood of homelessness, help families stay together through difficult times, improve nutrition and reduce hunger.
History
Maple Valley Food Bank and Emergency Services (originally incorporated as the Tahoma Coordinating Council) has been a United Way agency for over 60 years. In the agency's early years, the food bank operated out of a variety of different locations ranging from homes to churches.
In 1985, the food bank moved to the newly built Maple Valley Community Center. In 1992, due to program expansion of the community center, we moved to a new location. At that time we purchased the historic Maple Valley Community Club. Built in 1933, this building is the oldest community structure in Maple Valley.
In 2005, with the help of a King County Block Grant and grants from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Boeing Community Fund, Seattle Foundation, PACCAR Foundation, Medina Foundation, the city of Maple Valley, Maple Valley Rotary and Rotary District 5030, as well as numerous donations from local residents, we built a new food bank warehouse and office adjoining our existing building. This expansion added an additional 3,300 square feet for food banking and emergency services programs.
Our agency is well established within the community. We have local support from churches, businesses, schools and individuals, as well as from the cities of Maple Valley and Covington. In addition to United Way, we receive funding from King County, EFSP, EFAP and ESAP.
Staff
Lila Henderson, Executive Director
lila@fbeshelp.org 425-432-8633 ext 103
Karen Kelly, Administrative Assistant
karen@fbeshelp.org 425-432-8633 ext 102
Wes Giehm, Warehouse/Maintenance Coordinator
wes@fbeshelp.org 425-432-8633 ext 106
Angela Wilhelm, Project Coordinator
angela@fbeshelp.org 425-432-8633 ext 101
Marie Massin, Food Storage Coordinator
425-432-8633
Board of Director
Officers - 7/11 to 6/13
- David Hanson, President
- Coral Rogan, Vice President
- Linda Holecek, Secretary
- Brenda Habenicht, Treasurer
Executive Board of Directors
- Bruce Amer, Btn. Chief, Seattle Fire Department
- Marilyn Amer, Retired Tahoma School District
- Mary Ann Baker, Retired Tahoma School District
- Dana Grimm, Volunteer Coordinator, Vine Maple Place
- David Hanson, Weyerhaeuser, Pulp Technical Service
- Linda Holecek, Open Space Acquisitions Supervisor, King County
- Scott Jonas, Sammamish Plateau, Water and Sewer District, Operations Manager
- Victoria Laise Jonas, Deputy Mayor - City of Maple Valley
- Arlene Powell, Co Owner, Hobart Hills Ornamentals
- Coral Rogan, Hair Stylist
- Jennifer Rodgers, Department of the Army, Organizational Development Specialist
- Lindsey Habenicht, Tahoma High School Liaison - 1 year term
- Sarajane Powell, Tahoma High School Liaison - 1 year term
Partners
City of Covington: www.ci.covington.wa.us
City of MV: www.ci.maple-valley.wa.us
