Welcome back, friends!

Here we are again, continuing our time-honored tradition of March Against Hunger. March Against Hunger is Snohomish County’s annual fundraiser, in conjunction with Volunteers of America, to support local food banks. We come together every March to rally support for those in our community struggling to have enough food to eat.

While once again we are not able to have our pancake breakfast, baked goods sale, baskets for auction, Lupner Olympics, find-a-pig or any of the other more traditional March Against Hunger gatherings and fundraisers, that will not stop us from sharing our commitment to ending hunger with creativity, generosity, kindness and community.

Last year many of you shared your personal stories about your experiences with hunger, giving, and giving back.  This year, we are once again inviting you to share something of yourself with your community – both inside and outside of where you work – in a way that YOU choose.

Of course, donating to March Against Hunger through your department and through the county can instill a sense of friendly competition. But it’s not just about that, and it’s not just about making the department look good or the county look good with its numbers. It’s about helping people, in any way we can.

What does contributing to end hunger look like to you? It might be donating to March Against Hunger, it might be donating to your own local food bank, it might be making a meal for your neighbor or friend who needs a little help right now, it might be stocking your neighborhood Little Free Pantry, or providing a snack bin at home for your teen’s friends.

There are many ways to support your community and help end hunger, and we encourage you to get involved this month. Here are some ideas to get you started.

Why March Against Hunger?

Since 1999, 2,600 Snohomish County Employees have participated in the March Against Hunger. For the entire month of March the county employees raise funds and collect non-perishable food items to donate to the Volunteers of America Food bank.

Did you know that without access to foodbanks, 1 in 7 people in Washington would go hungry? Sadly, 50% of individuals that utilize these community resources are children and seniors.