Our Programs:
We envision a healthy community free of hunger and full of hope. Every day, we work tirelessly to get nourishing food and life-saving services to our neighbors in need.
We envision a healthy community free of hunger and full of hope. Every day, we work tirelessly to get nourishing food and life-saving services to our neighbors in need.
Market Style Food Bank:
Every year, we distribute nearly one million pounds of food, including fresh milk, eggs, and produce. We proudly operate this ‘grocery-style’ food bank in line with the USDA MyPlate Nutrition Guide, which increases the opportunity to choose balanced and nutritious meals your family will enjoy!
Financial Assistance:
We offer bus passes, rent help, and utility assistance programs for clients residing in Maple Valley, Black Diamond, and the boundaries of the Tahoma School District. To apply for our financial assistance program, you must first register with the Maple Valley Food Bank. You can do that here. After your first grocery visit, you can speak with our Community Health Coordinator and pick up an application.
Outreach & Resource Services:
In an effort to connect clients with comprehensive case management, we bring other agencies onsite to assist with employment opportunities, food stamps, affordable health care, and more. You can view the calendar here.
Backpack Program:
Every summer, we distribute backpacks to school aged children in Maple Valley, Black Diamond, and the boundaries of the Tahoma School District. These backpacks are filled with essential supplies that local students need to start their school year strong! This program is by appointment only and will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Continue visiting the Market on a weekly basis to be the first to know!
Holiday Gift & Meal Program:
Each holiday season, we aim to provide specific Thanksgiving and Christmas meal baskets, as well as a robust gift program, to families in Maple Valley, Black Diamond, and the boundaries of the Tahoma School District.
Feed a Tahomie:
Our mission is to prevent student lunch debt. To help any family who was denied FRL by providing lunch money directly to their lunch account. Helping erase debt of students being withheld their diploma due to lunch debt.
Gardening Program:
With a focus on fresh foods in our market, we are always grateful to receive produce from your gardens! Consider planting a row for the Food Bank or delivering excess produce to us! Please call or text to schedule a donation.