Mission Statement

We believe that food is love, health, culture and community. Our mission is to provide nutritious food while serving and celebrating our diverse cultural communities. Through inclusive programs and nutrition-focused initiatives, we aim to build a healthier, more equitable, and connected community.


The Lynnwood Food Bank is a private nonprofit 501(C)3 organization that collects and distributes more than five million pounds of food each year to low-income children, adults and seniors. The Food Bank currently serves an average over 4,000 households and 15,980 individuals per month.


Our EIN:84-1642388

Our Mission in Action

At Lynnwood Food Bank, our mission comes to life through the people we serve, the volunteers who give their time, and the partnerships that strengthen our community. Every meal shared, every recipe taught, every conversation held in someone's native language, and every act of kindness reflects our belief that everyone deserves access to nutritious food with dignity and respect.


Our work goes beyond providing groceries. We celebrate culture through familiar foods and cooking demonstrations, promote health through nutritious choices and education, build community through meaningful volunteer opportunities, and create welcoming spaces where every neighbor belongs.

We know that food insecurity is shaped by many complex challenges. While we cannot solve them all alone, we can ensure that every person who walks through our doors is met with compassion, treated with respect, and supported by a community that cares.


This is our mission in action—neighbors helping neighbors, one meal, one family, and one act of kindness at a time.