Fast Facts

Last June, we adjusted our market hours and shifted our format to add an Express Shopping Day in order to accommodate growth with the size of our building and our team. With the support of our volunteers and some very strategic operational changes, our team has been able to consistently serve nearly the same number of households as with the previous, longer market hours. In addition, our guests are loving the quicker option of Express Shopping offered on Thursdays. This is strong evidence that the current operating model is delivering comparable reach in less time, and of how efficient and impactful the current model is. Just as important, this shift has created real margin for the Operations team—more space to be thoughtful and strategic to prepare for what's ahead as we continue to serve our community.

A Food Bank Friend for Life

Champion Spotlight: Linda Owens

Linda Owens has been a supporter of the Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank for over 50 years. She was first introduced to our work many years ago when we were operating out of a local church in the Issaquah community. “I helped out in a very simple way of helping our neighbors that had food insecurity. The food distribution was basic, as the volunteers filled grocery bags with items that had been donated before opening the doors each week,” Linda shared. “There was no stigma, just neighbors helping neighbors.” 

While raising her four children, Linda supported the food bank through participating in food drives and donating when she could. When she drove her grandson to volunteer at the food bank as a part of his high school community service project, Linda was inspired by seeing the growth in services offered..... Read the rest here.



Look What's Happening in Programs!

With the help of 45 volunteers, hundreds of donors, many groups who held drives and fundraisers, and four very generous angel donors, Holiday Gifts 2025 served over 1,000 children! Thank you for caring for our youngest recipients by helping to provide them with gift cards, stocking stuffers, gift wrap, games, and goodies in December!

The Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank is currently looking to fill two open positions. Read more about each one, and reach out if you or someone you know may be interested in applying.

Data & Analytics Principal

We are looking for a candidate with 5+ years managing nonprofit CRM or program databases. This position includes CRM & database ownership, data integrity, SOP creation, strategic reporting and analysis, capacity building, and more. For more details, click here.

Raiser's Edge Data Entry Specialist (Temporary)

This position provides critical administrative and data support to the Development team. This role focuses on accurate entry, cleanup, and organization of donor and fundraising data, helping maintain strong records that support stewardship, reporting, and fundraising operations. The ideal candidate is well-versed in Raiser's Edge, detail-oriented, efficient, and comfortable working independently in a mostly remote environment while maintaining periodic onsite support at IFCB. For more details, click here.



Our overall fund development plan relies on financial support from event sponsors in the business community. Sponsorship packages for the 2026 Illuminating Hope fireworks show, Recipe for Hope breakfast/lunch, and the Issaquah Turkey Trot are available now! Commit before June 1^st and take advantage of the Early Bird pricing!

Not a potential sponsor? We encourage you to connect us with local (and even not so local) businesses that might support these vital efforts while getting valuable exposure themselves. Check out our sponsorship opportunities page for this year's info. Contact Tricia with any questions or leads!

Flexible Availability? Join our outreach list for short-notice volunteer roles! 

If your schedule allows for more flexibility and you'd like to support IFCB by filling volunteer spots that arise with short notice, please join our outreach list. This is a high-impact opportunity, as last-minute cancellations or no-shows can put significant strain on staff and volunteers, leaving a gap in how we can best serve our community. Your contributions of your time would support MANY people!

If you're open to receiving day-before or same-day requests to volunteer on-site at IFCB, please let us know!

Reach out to Shaila, our Volunteer Engagement Lead, with any questions.