Maple Valley Food Bank and Emergency Services addresses the most basic needs of food and shelter. In 2008-2009 we helped in the following ways:
- Food was provided weekly to households who found themselves in need
- 1,828 unduplicated families were served
- 6,090 unduplicated children, adults, and seniors in those households made 48,029 visits
- 50% of those we served were children and seniors
- Each week we saw an average of 300 households
- 1,024,095 lbs of food was distributed
- $145,518 was spent to provide help with utility disconnects, eviction notices, move-in costs, prescription drugs, medical bills, gas vouchers, food, holiday programs and other emergency needs
- Financial emergency services provided to 2,369 individuals / 670 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, and help families stay together through difficult times, improve nutrition and reduce hunger.
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.
7/10 to 6/11
David Hanson, Vice President
Marilyn Amer, Secretary
Brenda Habenicht, Treasurer
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
Claudia Sowards, Co-Owner MJ Sowards Contracting
Mel Sowards, MJ Sowards Contracting
Lindsey Habenicht, Tahoma High School Liaison - 1 year term
Sarajane Powell, Tahoma High School Liaison -1 year term
Lila Henderson, Executive Director lila@fbeshelp.org
425-432-8633 ext 103
Karen Kelly, Administrative Assistance karen@fbeshelp.org
425-432-8633 ext 102
Wes Giehm, Warehouse/Maintenance Coordinator wes@fbeshelp.org
425-432-8633 ext 106
Jan Seelye, Project Coordinator jan@fbeshelp.org
425-432-8633 ext 101
Marie Massin, Food Storage Coordinator 425-432-8633
City of MV: www.ci.maple-valley.wa.us
South King County Coalition: www.skcfc.org
Food Lifeline: www.foodlifeline.com
Northwest Harvest: www.northwestharvest.org
South King County Food Coalition: http://www.skcfc.org
United Way (King County): www.uwkc.org
