Essential hygiene items

Partnering with Sustainable Renton

Sustainable Renton is a grassroots nonprofit dedicated to making sustainability accessible, inclusive, and community-driven in Renton and beyond. They believe everyone should have the opportunity to live sustainably, regardless of income or background. Sustainable Renton runs a Food Justice Program, which helps address local food insecurity by rescuing and redistributing surplus food, in addition to maintaining a community garden stewarding an edible food forest planted to serve as a sustainable, shared food source for the community. The organization also aims to empower the community to build a greener, healthier, and more resilient future by bringing people together around shared goals and hosting a wide range of educational workshops. Items donated by Ridwell members will support Sustainable Renton’s work in addressing local food insecurity.

Partnering with Hopelink

Since 1971, Hopelink has served homeless and low-income families, children, seniors and people with disabilities in King and Snohomish counties; providing stability and helping people gain the skills and knowledge they need to exit poverty for good. Hopelink has service centers in Redmond, Bellevue, Kirkland, Shoreline and Sno-Valley (Carnation) where they provide a network of critical social services through a number of different programs – including housing, transportation, family development, financial assistance, employment programs, adult education, financial literacy training, five brick and mortar food banks and one mobile food bank. The agency’s service centers, housing and transportation programs help more than 63,000 people every year.

Partnering with Covington Storehouse

Since 1999, Covington Storehouse has been dedicated to serving neighbors who are struggling with, or are vulnerable to food insecurity and poverty, by providing nourishing food. Their vision to improve quality of life extends beyond food security to include distribution of essential hygiene items and diapers as well as referrals to other services for housing, clothing, counseling, and more. Items provided by Ridwell are redistributed by the Covington Storehouse team to hundreds of families and individuals within their client and outreach network.

Partnering with Vashon Food Bank

The Vashon Food Bank was started in the late ‘70s as a small food pantry in the basement of the island’s Presbyterian Church, and received 501(c)3 non-profit status in 1991. Thanks to generous community support, and committed volunteers, the food bank now has the ability to receive, store and distribute thousands of pounds of food every week. While the majority of the food comes from partner agencies like Food Lifeline, in Seattle, the Vashon Food Bank has long been committed to sourcing healthy, locally-grown produce from island farms and gardens. While their service delivery model is flexible, their commitment to the belief that access to nutritious food is a basic human right is unwavering, which is highlighted in their efforts to reduce barriers to access, and stigmatization. Items donated by Ridwell members will help the Vashon Food Bank continue to support their community.

Partnering with YWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish

Founded in 1894, YWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish has been breaking down barriers to equity for nearly 130 years. YWCA is the region’s oldest and largest organization focused on the needs of women, providing services and advocacy to support stable homes and economic advancement, reduce violence and improve health, and promote racial equity and social justice. With programs that serve 7,000 people each year, YWCA is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, stand up for social justice, help families, and strengthen communities. Through direct services and advocacy, YWCA helps women and families move from surviving to thriving.

Partnering with Rainier Valley Food Bank

Rainier Valley Food Bank stands as a trusted community resource, serving as Seattle’s busiest food bank. The Food Bank provides fresh, culturally-relevant produce to clients and brings at-risk students attending South Seattle schools and their families to the table over nourishing meals. They create a place to grow and access knowledge and stability, addressing the issues underlying food insecurity.

Partnering with Seattle Homeless Outreach

Seattle Homeless Outreach is a 100% volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving individuals experiencing homelessness across Seattle and Tacoma. Through human connection, SHO seeks to meet their clients where they are, without expectation or judgment, and to provide them with basic survival supplies including food, water, sleeping bags, tents, clothing and bus tickets. SHO also partners with social service providers in order to help connect individuals with the services they need. Items provided by Ridwell members will help SHO goal of providing these basic survival supplies.

Partnering with Emergency Feeding Program

Partnering with FamilyWorks

Located in North Seattle, FamilyWorks serves families and community members who have been marginalized by food, economic, and racial injustice. Through their Food Bank, Family Resource Center, and a growing list of mobile and satellite services, FamilyWorks provides meaningful and culturally responsive services to nearly 6,000 households each year. With the help of their community volunteers and partners, the organization aims to alleviate food insecurity while also providing families with the resources and support required to overcome systemic barriers to equity, build stable communities, and thrive. Items donated by Ridwell members will be provided to FamilyWorks participants through their Food Bank and Family Resource Center.