https://www.vashonfoodbank.org/mailing-list daily 0.75 2021-02-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1555012238490-M6I0J09DOKQJNGUNA1KW/green.jpg Mailing List https://www.vashonfoodbank.org/program-call-out daily 0.75 2019-12-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1555003674503-9GFQPPPS2FTQ839Z1GPA/fb-sq-10.jpg Program Call Out - SUMMER FUN In 2019, Picnics in the Park served almost 5,300 lunches to an average of 110 children and youth per day. Offering food to everyone helps destigmatize food insecurity, and with face-painters, the fire department, and the library involved, there’s so much for everyone to enjoy. — Owen Brenno, 2019 PitP Coordinator https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1555003674503-9GFQPPPS2FTQ839Z1GPA/fb-sq-10.jpg Program Call Out - SUMMER FUN In 2019, Picnics in the Park served almost 5,300 lunches to an average of 110 children and youth per day. Offering food to everyone helps destigmatize food insecurity, and with face-painters, the fire department, and the library involved, there’s so much for everyone to enjoy. — Owen Brenno, 2019 PitP Coordinator https://www.vashonfoodbank.org/holidays daily 0.75 2019-11-25 https://www.vashonfoodbank.org/mission-and-history daily 0.75 2023-11-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1613778716409-Y0HE78HVK8HVX0WDXY4V/_MG_1698-mission.jpg Mission and History https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1613855699032-01K60YB1ZMR89YD6GM3H/VashonFoodBank-Mural.jpg Mission and History - Our VISION We envision a diverse and inclusive island community in which everyone’s basic needs, such as food, clothing, housing, personal safety, and healthcare, are met. Our Services https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/717c0ef4-8911-43c9-a3a4-128bb288c525/Emma+Lee+Photography-20.jpg Mission and History Vashon Food Bank Volunteer, 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/31aebb97-033f-4580-9f94-0d820621513d/Emma+Lee+Photography-7.jpg Mission and History Food Bank Volunteer Home Delivery Driver, 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1613855699032-01K60YB1ZMR89YD6GM3H/VashonFoodBank-Mural.jpg Mission and History - Our VISION We envision a diverse and inclusive island community in which everyone’s basic needs, such as food, clothing, housing, personal safety, and healthcare, are met. Our Services https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/717c0ef4-8911-43c9-a3a4-128bb288c525/Emma+Lee+Photography-20.jpg Mission and History Vashon Food Bank Volunteer, 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/31aebb97-033f-4580-9f94-0d820621513d/Emma+Lee+Photography-7.jpg Mission and History Food Bank Volunteer Home Delivery Driver, 2022 https://www.vashonfoodbank.org/board-of-directors daily 0.75 2025-08-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1613775839319-0FEUTH1MUORA6SR5JFWJ/10-20-20FoodBank_MG_0247.CR2.JPG Board of Directors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1700660512616-5VASSL60SVLRY1IEOXOP/Screen%2BShot%2B2023-11-17%2Bat%2B1.36.10%2BPM.jpg Board of Directors - Robin Pollard Vice President Robin is from a lineage of seven generations of farmers, grew up on a farm in Iowa where her family raised livestock and grain crops and currently lives on acreage in rural Vashon Island with a garden, pigs, chickens and ducks, fruit trees and a pantry full of canned goods. She has a Master’s of Science in Agriculture and worked for the Missouri Department of Agriculture. She moved to Washington in the mid-1980s and has since raised a family, and had the privilege of serving as State Tourism Director, Assistant Director for Economic Development and Director of the Washington Wine Commission. In 2012, she decided to strike out on her own to start Pollard Per Se as a coffee roaster, vineyard owner, winemaker and orchardist. Robin was both honored and excited to be invited to serve on the board of the Vashon Food Bank and finds it a most rewarding experience knowing that she is able to help ensure no one goes hungry in our community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1700660431400-K40Z3X7DKNQO2AIHP3F6/IMG_0569.PNG Board of Directors - Charlotte Tiencken Treasurer Charlotte Tiencken is an arts administrator, director, producer and educator who has been working in the producing and presenting fields for 30 years. Tiencken has worked for many arts organizations throughout the US, including Managing Director at Freehold Theatre Lab and Book-It Repertory Theatre in Seattle, WA, General Manager at Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival in Massachusetts, Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Spirit Square Center for the Arts in Charlotte, NC, and The Broadway Center for the Performing Arts, among others. She has taught at the College of Charleston in S.C., Lesley University in Cambridge, MA, The University of Washington and Seattle Pacific University and received her MFA from The University of Texas at Austin. She currently lives on Vashon with her husband, Bill, 2 dogs and 2 cats. Charlotte has been a member of the Vashon Food Bank Board for 2 years. She has also volunteered as a home delivery driver and knows that a person needs to be fed, clothed and housed before they can enjoy art or be otherwise civically engaged. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1700660432194-FX10LJGK540G2I6BE9UD/IMG_0571.PNG Board of Directors - Heather Russell Director Bio Forthcoming https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1700660432114-UY39SEF3J9I86W3892PL/IMG_0570.PNG Board of Directors - Lennon Bronsema Director Lennon has been a resident on Vashon since 2016 and on the board since 2020. He is inspired by the intersection of food and social justice and is honored to serve on the board of the Vashon Food Bank to help make sure the needs of islanders are met. He is the Vice President of Campaigns at Washington Conservation Voters and previously served on the board of the Rainier Valley Food Bank. Lennon loves how easy it is to make Kale chips at home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1712788279411-TZ741431EXUJPJX2TX6A/IMG_0572.jpg Board of Directors - Andre Neeley Director Dre Neeley crafts dishes based on diverse influences, from his Southern roots, cuisines encountered traveling as a military brat and in various kitchen roles in and around Seattle. He believes in using seasonal, local ingredients to create meals that are succinct & sophisticated.

Dre is passionate about giving back in the community, and is a Board Member for the local Vashon Food Bank. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1721336718832-P7REBFJ1IY2B5GP0WLEU/White+Gray+Simple+Geometric+Professional+Circle+Profile+Photo+Instagram+Post.png Board of Directors - Molly Lawrence Director Molly is a Partner at Van Ness Feldman specializes in land use and development, guiding clients through complex regulatory landscapes at federal, state, and local levels. Her expertise spans from initial project planning to navigating environmental reviews and advocating for legislative changes when needed. Molly has a strong litigation background in land use and environmental law, with recent projects including significant ecological restoration efforts and navigating challenges related to the National Flood Insurance Program. She also has extensive experience permitting large-scale commercial developments and previously focused on telecommunications law. Molly moved to Vashon with her family in 2020 and has continued her community involvement by serving on the Vashon Food Bank Board, building on her volunteer work with the Ballard Food Bank and University District Food Bank. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1720641980286-0QB6NW5M2R1ZW03AQDVX/White+Gray+Simple+Geometric+Professional+Circle+Profile+Photo+Instagram+Post.png Board of Directors - Nan Wilson Director Nan Wilson is a seasoned organizational leader renowned for expertise in people management, organizational vision setting, and crisis management. Nan empowers individuals to achieve extraordinary results, fostering collaborative environments where everyone thrives. As the founder and CEO of Manage Ad Music, Nan led the company to unprecedented growth and profitability, earning the industry nickname "The Oracle." Following a successful acquisition by BMAT Music Innovators, Nan remained active in the music and technology sectors until early 2024. Beyond corporate achievements, Nan is dedicated to building a sustainable and equitable future, exemplified through initiatives like community gardens, involvement with the Vashon Island Growers Association, and founding the Young Gardeners Program to educate underserved youth in organic gardening and food sovereignty. In addition to serving on the board of the Vashon Food Bank, Nan volunteers in the warehouse actively combating food insecurity within the community and demonstrating a commitment to positive social impact. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1744912990226-984NJCQLNI4XWWEKUDCR/018-ojX_PsNEtAY.jpeg Board of Directors - Katie Hermanns Director Katie is an entrepreneur and busy mom with a passion to give back and foster positive change. With over 10 years of experience in business management and marketing Katie has help grow businesses both on and off island. Katie purchased Herban Bloom in 2023 where she enjoys exploring her hobbies while spreading joy throughout the community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1756235196207-FLCEUQB2M46E4KM4D8LF/Image+8-26-25+at+11.36%E2%80%AFam.jpeg Board of Directors - Scott James Scott James is a passionate advocate for the Vashon Maury Community Food Bank and brings 29 years of experience as a finance professional and 30 years of service on non-profit boards. As Finance Director for the cities of Edmonds and Mukilteo, he led both cities to earn a “AAA” bond rating from Standard & Poor's and is known for his strategic vision and commitment to financial excellence. Scott's continued dedication to giving back to his community is demonstrated through his work with the Vashon Maury Community Food Bank. Outside of his professional life, he enjoys golf and fashioning furniture out of driftwood. Scott is currently a Board Member and a warehouse volunteer for the Vashon Maury Community Food Bank. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1756236629243-D7SEYFUJM0AJLUBMWHE2/Image+8-26-25+at+12.29%E2%80%AFpm.jpeg Board of Directors - Jon Schroeder – Director Jon has lived on Vashon for 24 years, moving from Seattle when the first of his 2 children was born. Most of his professional work has been in the oversight and execution of many types of creative fabrication and construction projects. He has also worked in several restaurant kitchens, and is an avid cook, musician, and kayaker. He greatly values the community of Vashon, and is glad to be connecting to that community through his membership on the Board of VMCFB. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1756236629158-U814N052L0Y6R44IUD4S/Image+8-26-25+at+12.30%E2%80%AFpm.jpeg Board of Directors - Liza Dehaven - Director Born and raised on Vashon Island, Liza DeHaven embarked on a successful career in non-profit event planning, honing her skills in organization and community engagement. After years away, she returned to her roots in Vashon in 2021. Today, she co-owns a small business with her husband and is deeply committed to supporting the island's vibrant community. Liza and her husband, also a Vashon native, are raising their two young sons in this beloved community, fostering a deep connection to their shared history. Liza's passion lies in contributing to the health and strength of Vashon. Everyone having access to healthy and abundant food ensures our island thrives for generations to come. https://www.vashonfoodbank.org/faqs-2 daily 0.75 2023-12-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1613778901699-P149O3HVENVIHPB5ZX4K/10-15-20FoodBank_MG_0117.CR2.JPG FAQs https://www.vashonfoodbank.org/ournews daily 0.75 2025-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1743011769191-7JT4QS7SGWDLJYTEBZWW/4D1F742F-BFB1-452D-8EBA-3C9D6D55E24C.png News - Support From The Puyallup Tribe of Indians! Thank you to the Puyallup Tribe of Indians Charity Trust Board for your generous $10,000 donation to the Vashon Maury Community Food Bank! Your support strengthens food access, and we deeply appreciate your commitment to helping others in your community https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1743011789110-N7DY9FF87EYKN4OJQRKW/Image+2-17-25+at+9.41+AM.jpeg News - Food Banks and Pantries Seek to Welcome Immigrants https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1743011817095-8JAQEAWJE6PZVDHK9A9U/Image+2-17-25+at+9.39+AM.jpeg News - Food Banks Carry On Amid Threats to Funding https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1734495663305-D4YBSRNP4VCXP31ABDIS/Emma+Lee+Photography-7.jpeg News - Vashon Be Prepared: Food & Shelter October 19, 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1743011908994-OQI2I35SFNPFB1NA8QBN/Image%2B10-3-24%2Bat%2B4.38%2BPM.jpg News - New Facility Will Serve Islanders August 6, 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1743011923365-SJQ2IH5AU840UGUA8UOQ/Screenshot%2B2024-12-17%2Bat%2B8.04.57%2BPM.jpg News - A Shout Out From Irene Otis Readers write in about the island food bank and schools. May 1, 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1743011936258-IVFWF77V8M5SYHT6L0X7/Screenshot%2B2024-12-17%2Bat%2B7.59.53%2BPM.jpg News - How to Help Your Local Food Bank Since this time last year, demand for our free grocery services on the island has increased 24%. March 20, 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1701715542090-VUTD7RMQ5UXAFTSNRDPK/Screenshot%2B2023-12-04%2Bat%2B10.45.02%2BAM.jpg News - More Food Pantries Adopt Community-Hub Model “Food banks are not the only types of hunger relief agencies to pair free food alongside other social services...” (More) https://www.vashonfoodbank.org/our-team daily 0.75 2025-09-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1729207585527-T2MN27J1PSHFVZYDYJ9D/Group+04.jpg Our Team https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/6f09193a-1166-4d89-9040-37889151c23f/Group+01.jpg Our Team - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1726887319993-ST0EWS2G1SF6NGYWD6QS/_MG_0059.jpg Our Team - Emily Scott Executive Director Emily Scott moved to Vashon Island in 2012 to work at Pacific Crest Farm after a two-year stint with the Peace Corps in Senegal, West Africa. Emily then worked at the Vashon Food Bank as Volunteer Program Manager from 2013-2017, at which point her interest in food systems and public policy led her to get her Masters in Public Administration from the UW Evans School of Public Policy and Governance. MPA in hand, Emily returned to the Vashon Food Bank in 2019 as Executive Director. Aside from equitable food systems and public policy, Emily’s interests include fruit and vegetable costumes (of all shapes and sizes), roller skating, crafting and passive water sports. director@vashonfoodbank.org https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1742966923646-7EFS1A6XESYT95O2IZDT/_MG_0204.jpg Our Team - Duncan Goulding Operations Manager Duncan Goulding moved to Vashon from Seattle with his family in 2016. He joined the staff at the Food Bank in May of 2020. Duncan’s main hobbies have included listening to music, traveling, listening to music while traveling, and ping pong. Any vegetable costume quickly becomes his favorite vegetable costume to wear. duncan@vashonfoodbank.org https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1678990307018-8WU13FHV4YKH4TT9BQSQ/FoodBankStaff01.jpg Our Team - Michael Whitmore Warehouse & Distributions Coordinator Michael Whitmore is a third generation Angeleno, Michael Whitmore first moved to Vashon in 2005, moved off in 2008 and then moved back again for good in 2010. He has donned many a hat living here — musician, sound engineer, bartender, vinyl record barker, writer, music historian, music booker, artist, curator, house painter and very often a DJ (he also co-hosts the Friday Morning Scramble on our local KVSH 101.9FM). And on a good night, with the right or even the wrong ingredients, he’s a surprisingly good cook. Though on the best nights, Whitmore will be found wandering the streets of western Washington, in search of getting his spice on with a steaming bowl of Pho or Ramen. Though not currently available in the food bank’s costume closet, Michael’s favorite fruit/vegetable costume is, definitely, broccoli with a creamy cheese sauce. michael@vashonfoodbank.org https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1718651089632-QBIAVMC6S4F3YX7I8V1E/image-asset.jpg Our Team - Kirstin Eastman Financial Operations Manager Kirstin joined our staff in August of 2023. Along with her family, she has been nurtured by the amazing island community for 30 years, so she jumped at the chance to join the team and help build and sustain the systems that provide food for the community. Like so many before her, she’s used a political science degree to work in numerous fields - most not related to politics. She has raised two Vashon-native daughters and served on the boards of Preserve out Island and the Vashon Scholarship Foundation. Her free time is spent hiking, kayaking, road-tripping, schmoozing with friends, and/or schmoozing with friends while hiking, kayaking, and road-tripping. Kirstin is still wandering the produce section, trying out the selection, but so far, she is partial to the pineapple. kirstin@vashonfoodbank.org https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1729124294296-T08CVOPSIH4X8BQTQVSD/IMG_0567.PNG Our Team - Minta Crafts Capital Campaign Manager Minta comes from Eugene, Or where her parents instilled in her a love of nature, family, community service, and working to be true to herself. She's lived all over the PNW, with a two year stint in Barcelona. Her entire 16+ year-career (but for 6 mos.) has been in the nonprofit sector, always in fundraising, communications, and leadership positions. Minta has a (somewhat rare) love of fundraising, and feels proud to help raise the money needed to do critical work in her communities. She has lived in Seattle for the last 13 years, but has ties to Vashon, and a love for the art and quirks that the island is known for far and wide (particularly the Vashon artists that perform at the Oregon Country Fair, as she's attended every year of her life). Minta recently married the best person in the world, and enjoys reading, kayaking, snuggling, walking, cake baking, traveling, and hanging with her nieces, nephews, and goddaughter. minta@vashonfoodbank.org https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1726888022031-HHYYOQEJCYQYSZ7WDHU8/Talia+Headshot.jpeg Our Team - Talia Lionetti Volunteer Program Manager Talia was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, and moved to Chicago in 2013 to study Communications at Loyola University Chicago. After graduating, she worked in nonprofit management supporting various organizations from small neighborhood chambers of commerce to large member-based nonprofits. In 2021, she left Chicago to pursue her love of organic farming and gardening. She worked on farms in Illinois, South Dakota, Montana, Idaho, and California, eventually landing on Vashon Island! She now lives on a farm on the Island and grows food, herbs, and flowers. She is passionate about the Vashon community and is thrilled to support the mission of the Food Bank and the many volunteers who make the Food Bank possible. Outside of work, you can find Talia in her garden, at the Saturday Vashon Farmers Market, or collecting shells and cool rocks on the beach with her friends. talia@vashonfoodbank.org https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1729208568948-MTY8GNAFJVI4JJBCO6F2/IMG_2471.jpeg Our Team - Andrue Slauenwhite (Andy) Warehouse & Distributions Coordinator Andy is a retired army veteran who has spent time working and living all over the world. He hails from Texas and California but upon retirement he had no idea where he wanted to live, until he found Vashon in the summer of 2022. He knows he will always be new to the island but that’s ok so long as he gets to know and become part of the community. In addition to working at the Vashon Food Bank, he’s a drummer, writing and recording with his band 2-3 days a week on island. Other prior and current undertakings on island include volunteering as a bartender and member of the board (2023-2024) at the Vashon Fraternal Order of Eagles, a glorious stint at the Vashon Liquor Store, and losing many a disc at the B.A.R.C. disc golf course. Looking forward to meeting you all and petting your dogs! My favorite produce costume is likely a Clausen dill pickle, chilled of course. andy@vashonfoodbank.org https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1727155904242-08D2HI4PO1PWDO5C04TY/IMG_1504.jpg Our Team - Alison Bagby Social Media & Communications Associate In June 2024, Alison Bagby moved to Vashon well, for love, and also to satisfy a long-standing desire for a more rural life-especially for her children. She left behind a decade as a single mom and 18 years managing her upscale vegan restaurant in the Bay Area, CA. She has always been passionate about helping people and animals in need, and she is excited to continue this mission through creative, meaningful work with the Vashon Food Bank. Alison loves music, arranging flowers, word games, climbing, pickleball, standing against oppression, making guacamole, and visiting farm sanctuaries. She makes costumes for her two daughters and loves spending as much time as possible, ideally outdoors, with her partner, children, and their dog, Moose. Alison looks forward to exploring the Food Bank’s highly anticipated costume closet, hoping to find a watermelon or avocado in there. alison@vashonfoodbank.org https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1759258805900-42SM7YIM2ULCOZ05EVTX/debra+food+bank.webp Our Team https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/6f09193a-1166-4d89-9040-37889151c23f/Group+01.jpg Our Team - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.vashonfoodbank.org/free-grocery-service daily 0.75 2026-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1613685311499-NVD1WIJVZH9OOFVOIEMI/10-15-20FoodBank_MG_0203.CR2.JPG Free Grocery Service https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1613855975478-NHH19X0KC86FFKU4DM8I/10-15-20FoodBank_MG_0291.CR2.JPG Free Grocery Service Filling out a menu order form for grocery pick-up https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1613685730946-N0KNTZL9SEEI82QV3F8K/10-15-20FoodBank_MG_0114.CR2.JPG Free Grocery Service Food Bank Volunteers packing food for home delivery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1613855975478-NHH19X0KC86FFKU4DM8I/10-15-20FoodBank_MG_0291.CR2.JPG Free Grocery Service Filling out a menu order form for grocery pick-up https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1613685730946-N0KNTZL9SEEI82QV3F8K/10-15-20FoodBank_MG_0114.CR2.JPG Free Grocery Service Food Bank Volunteers packing food for home delivery https://www.vashonfoodbank.org/free-summer-meals daily 0.75 2025-09-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1627327244569-BMMXARODB72IL8K2IGQE/_MG_2815.JPG Free Summer Meals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1627327374220-3MKO6V4A4MD8P8BRSNNV/_MG_2691A.JPG Free Summer Meals - 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First Friday Free Meal! Join the Food Bank to connect with community over a free meal at the Methodist Church on Friday June 6th, from 5-6.30pm. We'll share a delicious meal prepared by Gravy owner and chef, Dre Neeley (and Food Bank board member), and you'll hear about: Picnics in the Park, exciting updates on the new food bank, and information on our day-to-day operations. RSVP HERE or by calling our office at 206.463.6332! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/b5796dfb-f47b-4b54-b6de-21743dc0e86b/IMG_3035.jpeg Events - FULL PLATES 2026 Full Plates 2026 is the Vashon Food Bank’s annual fundraiser, held on Friday, April 17, 2026, from 6:00–8:30 PM at Open Space for Arts and Community. This year’s event celebrates the opening of the food bank’s new home while raising funds to support its future work in partnership with the community. The evening will feature a multi-course meal by Dre Neeley of Gravy, a silent auction, entertainment, and more. Tickets are $150 per person. Tables for 8 are available for $1,000. Tickets and table options are available HERE. https://www.vashonfoodbank.org/you-tube daily 0.75 2025-02-17 https://www.vashonfoodbank.org/news-media daily 0.75 2025-06-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1743011769191-7JT4QS7SGWDLJYTEBZWW/4D1F742F-BFB1-452D-8EBA-3C9D6D55E24C.png News Media - Support From The Puyallup Tribe of Indians! (Copy) Support From The Puyallup Tribe of Indians! Thank you to the Puyallup Tribe of Indians Charity Trust Board for your generous $10,000 donation to the Vashon Maury Community Food Bank! 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May 1, 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1743011936258-IVFWF77V8M5SYHT6L0X7/Screenshot%2B2024-12-17%2Bat%2B7.59.53%2BPM.jpg News Media - How to Help Your Local Food Bank (Copy) How to Help Your Local Food Bank Since this time last year, demand for our free grocery services on the island has increased 24%. March 20, 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1701715542090-VUTD7RMQ5UXAFTSNRDPK/Screenshot%2B2023-12-04%2Bat%2B10.45.02%2BAM.jpg News Media - More Food Pantries Adopt Community-Hub Model (Copy) More Food Pantries Adopt Community-Hub Model “Food banks are not the only types of hunger relief agencies to pair free food alongside other social services...” (More) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1705956224551-ZVK10UXEYA4X4J5OSFLP/Screenshot%2B2024-01-22%2Bat%2B12.41.28%2BPM.jpg News Media - Vashon United Methodist Church will be new home for Food Bank, Family Place services (Copy) Vashon United Methodist Church will be new home for Food Bank, Family Place services “It will join the Vashon-Maury Community Food Bank as another island social service soon-to-be operating at the Methodist Church…” (More) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1701715528052-3CJ7JHJR10XMWNBM7RLU/Screenshot%2B2023-12-04%2Bat%2B10.44.55%2BAM.jpg News Media - Raising the Bar on Wraparound Services (Copy) Raising the Bar on Wraparound Services “Offering wraparound social services alongside free food has long been viewed as a desirable practice among food banks...” (More) https://www.vashonfoodbank.org/volunteer daily 0.75 2026-01-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1554999653718-YS9LG5B10RWM32UY9RBE/green.jpg Volunteer - GIVE A FEW OR GIVE A LOT (Copy) GIVE A FEW OR GIVE A LOT Help with a single project or make it a routine! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1554999561071-HFYPT9DGLEAHP6MSLFQM/food_20.jpg Volunteer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1620935804367-O6UXFXRY41DYYO8Q8Y0O/_MG_0179.JPG Volunteer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1554999565440-D4ZMOHWA3AOPYG1HHM8H/red.jpg Volunteer - THANK YOU (Copy) THANK YOU A special thank you to the over 250 volunteers who helped in 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1555001497693-PKLQHOY1JDYQMXMLHXJ8/fb-sq-9.jpg Volunteer "I love volunteering here! Being a part of a team and contributing to my community. No matter your age- there is always something you can do to help and there is a place for everyone at the Food Bank. -Letitia Reason, VFB Volunteer https://www.vashonfoodbank.org/home daily 1.0 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1554934666300-XIC7L92LK32GOBCHSZCE/red.jpg Home - BY THE NUMBERS (Copy) BY THE NUMBERS In 2023, the Vashon Food Bank provided grocery services to 1707 individuals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1613798591457-BFVASE57FXKAW98HUE8I/food_28.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1613769678167-9UA7H2SL2UXNXP2AUWL2/_MG_1463.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1555007366546-2ZPVHLP907GP64KMSUR6/red.jpg Home - WE NEED YOU! (Copy) WE NEED YOU! Donate, volunteer, or sign up for news https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1616193881636-GUMC8ZNNHCOBV6C9HOVT/uwkc-logo-blue.png Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1616193900426-96LY5R701H6EKBM1NH5W/vashon_logo_whiteborder_no_or_low_shadow__220h.png Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1616193929215-OWSWSB92IEEZA13NWZMA/header-logo.png Home https://www.vashonfoodbank.org/https/securelglformscom/formengine/s/wk8wgi3detnbgeqvrrtfg daily 0.75 2025-11-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1555005517898-57S6BQ8JWW83P4F17KQ5/green.jpg Donate - DONATE TODAY (Copy) DONATE TODAY Every penny makes a difference https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1613855056835-AEDXFXQY7ABVJFC4YZ7W/fb-sq-9.jpg Donate https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1613853324238-7ML155CFVX716RO0IKJ2/pcnicsEmily.JPG Donate - feeding the island At the Vashon Food Bank, we consider access to nutritious food a basic human right, and something that should not be compromised when money gets tight. I envision a Vashon Island where all residents are nourished and able to focus their energy on living active and civically engaged lives. — Emily Scott, Executive Director https://www.vashonfoodbank.org/programs daily 0.75 2025-10-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1555003787053-ORZF3L3GBSQ5HFCSB6VE/green.jpg Overview - LOCAL OUTREACH (Copy) LOCAL OUTREACH OUR programs are designed to engage the community on every level https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1664838039712-50D08EP9YP8U9TY965N4/Emma+Lee+Photography-313.jpg Overview https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/5583853a-9211-4d0b-8a65-36dee77923ba/car+and+bags.jpg Overview https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/ec123eb1-ffd4-4c7a-8426-c7aecc27073d/Emma+Lee+Photography-335.jpg Overview https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/b42ec90a-3393-45b4-9921-68c378020b54/Emma+Lee+Photography-369.jpg Overview https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1613857048259-C1IPN143F8UW3R6LX5IL/RainyDayKaleHarvest-04-2018.JPG Overview https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/c76e19b2-5232-4bf3-89e5-1e35f2f96f40/Emma+Lee+Photography-392.jpg Overview https://www.vashonfoodbank.org/about daily 0.75 2025-06-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1554999155545-N4J3NZASD0VE239QKFAB/fb-sq-1.jpg About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1554999231461-HBNEJ0D26WTJ3855YJEV/green.jpg About Us - DEDICATED BOARD (Copy) DEDICATED BOARD energy, ideas, and experience https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1573518640892-UIM71U0RL2MN9J3DIZ7H/red.jpg About Us - COMMITTED (Copy) COMMITTED accountable, innovative, and driven. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1554999241625-V9H2YD337IMQW5P4QFT8/fb-sq-3.jpg About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1554998967468-Z3X419W4626DN50D1G9I/fb-sq-4.jpg About Us - GROWn & growing In a world where 30-40% of food produced on an annual basis is wasted, there is no reason that any person should go hungry. I see the Vashon Food Bank as playing two important, and intrinsically connected, roles in our community: to aggregate food, much of which would otherwise be wasted, and to get that food to people who need food to thrive…which is everybody. Access to food is a basic human right and there is an abundance of food in this world we live in…let’s eat it! — Emily R. Scott, MPA, Executive Director https://www.vashonfoodbank.org/contact daily 0.75 2025-09-30 https://www.vashonfoodbank.org/board-1 daily 0.75 2025-06-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1712787975904-TM1QLFRRFZL3JBTLWDDD/image-asset.jpeg Board - Debra Gussin (Copy) Debra Gussin President Debra has worked as a clinical social worker and a health care executive. She now spends most of her time growing food and volunteering in her community, and is honored to work with the Vashon Food Bank. She lives on Vashon with her husband and two goofy dogs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1700660512616-5VASSL60SVLRY1IEOXOP/Screen%2BShot%2B2023-11-17%2Bat%2B1.36.10%2BPM.jpg Board - Robin Pollard (Copy) Robin Pollard Vice President Robin is from a lineage of seven generations of farmers, grew up on a farm in Iowa where her family raised livestock and grain crops and currently lives on acreage in rural Vashon Island with a garden, pigs, chickens and ducks, fruit trees and a pantry full of canned goods. She has a Master’s of Science in Agriculture and worked for the Missouri Department of Agriculture. She moved to Washington in the mid-1980s and has since raised a family, and had the privilege of serving as State Tourism Director, Assistant Director for Economic Development and Director of the Washington Wine Commission. In 2012, she decided to strike out on her own to start Pollard Per Se as a coffee roaster, vineyard owner, winemaker and orchardist. Robin was both honored and excited to be invited to serve on the board of the Vashon Food Bank and finds it a most rewarding experience knowing that she is able to help ensure no one goes hungry in our community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1700660431400-K40Z3X7DKNQO2AIHP3F6/IMG_0569.PNG Board - Charlotte Tiencken (Copy) Charlotte Tiencken Treasurer Charlotte Tiencken is an arts administrator, director, producer and educator who has been working in the producing and presenting fields for 30 years. Tiencken has worked for many arts organizations throughout the US, including Managing Director at Freehold Theatre Lab and Book-It Repertory Theatre in Seattle, WA, General Manager at Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival in Massachusetts, Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Spirit Square Center for the Arts in Charlotte, NC, and The Broadway Center for the Performing Arts, among others. She has taught at the College of Charleston in S.C., Lesley University in Cambridge, MA, The University of Washington and Seattle Pacific University and received her MFA from The University of Texas at Austin. She currently lives on Vashon with her husband, Bill, 2 dogs and 2 cats. Charlotte has been a member of the Vashon Food Bank Board for 2 years. She has also volunteered as a home delivery driver and knows that a person needs to be fed, clothed and housed before they can enjoy art or be otherwise civically engaged. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1700660432194-FX10LJGK540G2I6BE9UD/IMG_0571.PNG Board - Heather Russell (Copy) Heather Russell Director Bio Forthcoming https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1700660432114-UY39SEF3J9I86W3892PL/IMG_0570.PNG Board - Lennon Bronsema (Copy) Lennon Bronsema Director Lennon has been a resident on Vashon since 2016 and on the board since 2020. He is inspired by the intersection of food and social justice and is honored to serve on the board of the Vashon Food Bank to help make sure the needs of islanders are met. He is the Vice President of Campaigns at Washington Conservation Voters and previously served on the board of the Rainier Valley Food Bank. Lennon loves how easy it is to make Kale chips at home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1712788279411-TZ741431EXUJPJX2TX6A/IMG_0572.jpg Board - Andre Neeley (Copy) Andre Neeley Director Dre Neeley crafts dishes based on diverse influences, from his Southern roots, cuisines encountered traveling as a military brat and in various kitchen roles in and around Seattle. He believes in using seasonal, local ingredients to create meals that are succinct & sophisticated.

Dre is passionate about giving back in the community, and is a Board Member for the local Vashon Food Bank. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1721336718832-P7REBFJ1IY2B5GP0WLEU/White+Gray+Simple+Geometric+Professional+Circle+Profile+Photo+Instagram+Post.png Board - Molly Lawrence (Copy) Molly Lawrence Director Molly is a Partner at Van Ness Feldman specializes in land use and development, guiding clients through complex regulatory landscapes at federal, state, and local levels. Her expertise spans from initial project planning to navigating environmental reviews and advocating for legislative changes when needed. Molly has a strong litigation background in land use and environmental law, with recent projects including significant ecological restoration efforts and navigating challenges related to the National Flood Insurance Program. She also has extensive experience permitting large-scale commercial developments and previously focused on telecommunications law. Molly moved to Vashon with her family in 2020 and has continued her community involvement by serving on the Vashon Food Bank Board, building on her volunteer work with the Ballard Food Bank and University District Food Bank. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1720641980286-0QB6NW5M2R1ZW03AQDVX/White+Gray+Simple+Geometric+Professional+Circle+Profile+Photo+Instagram+Post.png Board - Nan Wilson (Copy) Nan Wilson Director Nan Wilson is a seasoned organizational leader renowned for expertise in people management, organizational vision setting, and crisis management. Nan empowers individuals to achieve extraordinary results, fostering collaborative environments where everyone thrives. As the founder and CEO of Manage Ad Music, Nan led the company to unprecedented growth and profitability, earning the industry nickname "The Oracle." Following a successful acquisition by BMAT Music Innovators, Nan remained active in the music and technology sectors until early 2024. Beyond corporate achievements, Nan is dedicated to building a sustainable and equitable future, exemplified through initiatives like community gardens, involvement with the Vashon Island Growers Association, and founding the Young Gardeners Program to educate underserved youth in organic gardening and food sovereignty. In addition to serving on the board of the Vashon Food Bank, Nan volunteers in the warehouse actively combating food insecurity within the community and demonstrating a commitment to positive social impact. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1744912990226-984NJCQLNI4XWWEKUDCR/018-ojX_PsNEtAY.jpeg Board - Katie Hermanns (Copy) Katie Hermanns Director Katie is an entrepreneur and busy mom with a passion to give back and foster positive change. With over 10 years of experience in business management and marketing Katie has help grow businesses both on and off island. Katie purchased Herban Bloom in 2023 where she enjoys exploring her hobbies while spreading joy throughout the community. https://www.vashonfoodbank.org/news daily 0.75 2025-06-05 https://www.vashonfoodbank.org/mailchimp daily 0.75 2025-06-05 https://www.vashonfoodbank.org/staff-1 daily 0.75 2025-06-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1726887319993-ST0EWS2G1SF6NGYWD6QS/_MG_0059.jpg Staff - Emily Scott (Copy) Emily Scott Executive Director Emily Scott moved to Vashon Island in 2012 to work at Pacific Crest Farm after a two-year stint with the Peace Corps in Senegal, West Africa. Emily then worked at the Vashon Food Bank as Volunteer Program Manager from 2013-2017, at which point her interest in food systems and public policy led her to get her Masters in Public Administration from the UW Evans School of Public Policy and Governance. MPA in hand, Emily returned to the Vashon Food Bank in 2019 as Executive Director. Aside from equitable food systems and public policy, Emily’s interests include fruit and vegetable costumes (of all shapes and sizes), roller skating, crafting and passive water sports. director@vashonfoodbank.org https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1742966923646-7EFS1A6XESYT95O2IZDT/_MG_0204.jpg Staff - Duncan Goulding (Copy) Duncan Goulding Operations Manager Duncan Goulding moved to Vashon from Seattle with his family in 2016. He joined the staff at the Food Bank in May of 2020. Duncan’s main hobbies have included listening to music, traveling, listening to music while traveling, and ping pong. Any vegetable costume quickly becomes his favorite vegetable costume to wear. duncan@vashonfoodbank.org https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1678990307018-8WU13FHV4YKH4TT9BQSQ/FoodBankStaff01.jpg Staff - Michael Whitmore (Copy) Michael Whitmore Warehouse & Distributions Coordinator Michael Whitmore is a third generation Angeleno, Michael Whitmore first moved to Vashon in 2005, moved off in 2008 and then moved back again for good in 2010. He has donned many a hat living here — musician, sound engineer, bartender, vinyl record barker, writer, music historian, music booker, artist, curator, house painter and very often a DJ (he also co-hosts the Friday Morning Scramble on our local KVSH 101.9FM). And on a good night, with the right or even the wrong ingredients, he’s a surprisingly good cook. Though on the best nights, Whitmore will be found wandering the streets of western Washington, in search of getting his spice on with a steaming bowl of Pho or Ramen. Though not currently available in the food bank’s costume closet, Michael’s favorite fruit/vegetable costume is, definitely, broccoli with a creamy cheese sauce. michael@vashonfoodbank.org https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1718651089632-QBIAVMC6S4F3YX7I8V1E/image-asset.jpg Staff - Kirstin Eastman (Copy) Kirstin Eastman Financial Operations Manager Kirstin joined our staff in August of 2023. Along with her family, she has been nurtured by the amazing island community for 30 years, so she jumped at the chance to join the team and help build and sustain the systems that provide food for the community. Like so many before her, she’s used a political science degree to work in numerous fields - most not related to politics. She has raised two Vashon-native daughters and served on the boards of Preserve out Island and the Vashon Scholarship Foundation. Her free time is spent hiking, kayaking, road-tripping, schmoozing with friends, and/or schmoozing with friends while hiking, kayaking, and road-tripping. Kirstin is still wandering the produce section, trying out the selection, but so far, she is partial to the pineapple. kirstin@vashonfoodbank.org https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1729124294296-T08CVOPSIH4X8BQTQVSD/IMG_0567.PNG Staff - Minta Crafts (Copy) Minta Crafts Capital Campaign Manager Minta comes from Eugene, Or where her parents instilled in her a love of nature, family, community service, and working to be true to herself. She's lived all over the PNW, with a two year stint in Barcelona. Her entire 16+ year-career (but for 6 mos.) has been in the nonprofit sector, always in fundraising, communications, and leadership positions. Minta has a (somewhat rare) love of fundraising, and feels proud to help raise the money needed to do critical work in her communities. She has lived in Seattle for the last 13 years, but has ties to Vashon, and a love for the art and quirks that the island is known for far and wide (particularly the Vashon artists that perform at the Oregon Country Fair, as she's attended every year of her life). Minta recently married the best person in the world, and enjoys reading, kayaking, snuggling, walking, cake baking, traveling, and hanging with her nieces, nephews, and goddaughter. minta@vashonfoodbank.org https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1726888022031-HHYYOQEJCYQYSZ7WDHU8/Talia+Headshot.jpeg Staff - Talia Lionetti (Copy) Talia Lionetti Volunteer Program Manager Talia was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, and moved to Chicago in 2013 to study Communications at Loyola University Chicago. After graduating, she worked in nonprofit management supporting various organizations from small neighborhood chambers of commerce to large member-based nonprofits. In 2021, she left Chicago to pursue her love of organic farming and gardening. She worked on farms in Illinois, South Dakota, Montana, Idaho, and California, eventually landing on Vashon Island! She now lives on a farm on the Island and grows food, herbs, and flowers. She is passionate about the Vashon community and is thrilled to support the mission of the Food Bank and the many volunteers who make the Food Bank possible. Outside of work, you can find Talia in her garden, at the Saturday Vashon Farmers Market, or collecting shells and cool rocks on the beach with her friends. talia@vashonfoodbank.org https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1729208568948-MTY8GNAFJVI4JJBCO6F2/IMG_2471.jpeg Staff - Andrue Slauenwhite (Andy) (Copy) Andrue Slauenwhite (Andy) Warehouse & Distributions Coordinator Andy is a retired army veteran who has spent time working and living all over the world. He hails from Texas and California but upon retirement he had no idea where he wanted to live, until he found Vashon in the summer of 2022. He knows he will always be new to the island but that’s ok so long as he gets to know and become part of the community. In addition to working at the Vashon Food Bank, he’s a drummer, writing and recording with his band 2-3 days a week on island. Other prior and current undertakings on island include volunteering as a bartender and member of the board (2023-2024) at the Vashon Fraternal Order of Eagles, a glorious stint at the Vashon Liquor Store, and losing many a disc at the B.A.R.C. disc golf course. Looking forward to meeting you all and petting your dogs! My favorite produce costume is likely a Clausen dill pickle, chilled of course. andy@vashonfoodbank.org https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ca77fd5b10f250db06b7a11/1727155904242-08D2HI4PO1PWDO5C04TY/IMG_1504.jpg Staff - Alison Bagby (Copy) Alison Bagby Social Media & Communications Associate In June 2024, Alison Bagby moved to Vashon well, for love, and also to satisfy a long-standing desire for a more rural life-especially for her children. She left behind a decade as a single mom and 18 years managing her upscale vegan restaurant in the Bay Area, CA. She has always been passionate about helping people and animals in need, and she is excited to continue this mission through creative, meaningful work with the Vashon Food Bank. Alison loves music, arranging flowers, word games, climbing, pickleball, standing against oppression, making guacamole, and visiting farm sanctuaries. She makes costumes for her two daughters and loves spending as much time as possible, ideally outdoors, with her partner, children, and their dog, Moose. Alison looks forward to exploring the Food Bank’s highly anticipated costume closet, hoping to find a watermelon or avocado in there. alison@vashonfoodbank.org