Together Against Hunger

Building a once-in-a-generation home so the Ocean Shores Food Bank can expand on its mission

"That no one in our community goes hungry."

Why It Matters:

Our Community's Challenges:

From 2021 to 2024:

Visits to Ocean Shores Food Bank increased by 77% (compared to 60% statewide).
More than 400 households came to us for the first time.
Our food costs surged by a staggering 310%.
15% of Ocean Shores residents relied on the food bank—that number continues to rise.
Guests come from Hoquiam, Aberdeen, and Copalis Beach, reflecting broader regional needs.

As our community needs continue to grow, the current facility is holding us back.

We operate out of a cramped, 2,000-square-foot leased space—smaller than a full-sized tennis court.
The waiting area, year-round, is a drafty tent.
Because we are sharing a parking lot, we're limited to one four-hour full distribution per week.
To serve our weekly average of 225 households within that window, volunteers must move 56 households through the food bank every hour—that's about one household per minute.
With inadequate access to the warehouse, each item delivered to our receiving door must be touched by a volunteer no less than six times before it is available to our guests.

Laying the Groundwork:

This New Home for Ocean Shores Food Bank Features:

A 5.000-square-foot facility—more than doubling our current space
Paved parking with adequate spaces for handicapped and improved accessibility
Thoughtful state-of-the-art building design for a more pleasant, efficient, and safe experience
Climate-controlled indoor waiting area and market
Larger market with wide aisles to welcome guests
Welcoming community room for gatherings and partner services
ADA restrooms and doorways
Expanded dry storage for greater food variety and quantity, and reduced waste
Three times more refrigeration and freezer space for fresh and frozen items and reduced waste

How You Can Help

We're seeking donors, champions, and partners to help us build a new home for Ocean Shores Food Bank. Whether you give time, talent, financial or in-kind support—or help open doors to others who can—your contribution brings us closer to our $2.65 million goal and a future where no one in our community goes hungry.

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