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Registration now open for 12th annual Turkey Trot 5k

10/19/201810/19/2018 Meghan Walker

The 12th annual Turkey Trot 5k is coming up in a few weeks, where thousands run/jog/walk through Sunset Hill to raise money for the Ballard Food Bank. The costumed trot is on the morning of Thanksgiving day (Thursday, Nov. 22) and starts at 9am at 32nd Ave NW and NW 85th St. The 5k typically […]

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Ballard Food Bank needs volunteers

09/14/201809/14/2018 Meghan Walker

The Ballard Food Bank (5130 Leary Ave NW) has made an announcement that they’re looking for new volunteers. They currently have over 135 volunteers who help out, but say they need help with the following: Front Desk Volunteer Help clients check in (good computer skills are necessary. Grocery Recovery Driver Help collect food from grocery […]

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As cold weather begins, food bank needs help

12/04/201712/04/2017 Geeky Swedes

With the overnight low temperatures getting into 30s, the Ballard Food Bank says it needs cold weather items. That includes emergency blankets, hats, socks, sleeping bags, gloves, hand-warmers, ponchos, flashlights and batteries (AA and AAA). The food banks asks that these items are donated new, not recycled. To drop off your donation, you can visit […]

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Registrations open for the Turkey Trot

11/09/201711/10/2017 Geeky Swedes

It all began back in 2007 when three Ballard residents decided to go for a Thanksgiving Day run with family and friends. Now the annual fundraiser for the Ballard Food Bank has turned into a big event, drawing thousands of runners around Seattle. Registrations are open for this year’s Turkey Trot on Nov. 23rd, and […]

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Ballard Food Bank releases schedule of on-site providers

04/17/201704/17/2017 Danielle Anthony-Goodwin

Ballard Food Bank has released this week’s schedule of on-site providers. Check out their tweet below: Check out this week’s schedule of on-site providers at @BallardFoodBank pic.twitter.com/WyVMHuF9B1 — Ballard Food Bank (@BallardFoodBank) April 17, 2017 Click here to learn more about Ballard Food Bank and the important local services that they provide.

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Verity Credit Union invites locals to “Share the love” with Ballard Food Bank

02/10/201702/10/2017 Danielle Anthony-Goodwin

Locals are invited to help Verity Credit Union wrap up the Share the Love food drive with live music at the Ballard branch (5711 24th Ave NW) this Saturday, February 11. Seattle musician Jim Marcotte will perform from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Locals are encouraged to bring non-perishable food donations for the food drive. […]

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10th annual Turkey Trot set for Thanksgiving morning

11/08/201611/09/2016 Danielle Anthony-Goodwin

The 10th annual Turkey Trot is set for Thanksgiving morning on Thursday, November 24, at 9 a.m. The 5km fun run/walk raises funds for the Ballard Food Bank with participants making their way over the course from Sunset Hill to Golden Gardens Park. Last year, over 3,500 participants turned out for the trot, raising over $110,000 for […]

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Ballard Food Bank in need of school supply donations

08/09/201608/09/2016 Danielle Anthony-Goodwin

In preparation for the new school year, Ballard Food Bank (5130 Leary Ave NW) is encouraging locals to donate school supplies to assist local young people in need. All school supplies are needed including notebooks, pencils, crayons, paper and more. Donation hours are Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Fridays 8 a.m. – […]

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Ballard Food Bank to host employment workshops

05/19/201605/19/2016 Danielle Anthony-Goodwin

Work Source is hosting a series of employment workshops at the Ballard Food Bank (5130 Leary Ave NW) every Friday starting May 20. The series will cover topics including: Identifying and Overcoming Barriers Hot to Succeed in the Workplace Career Pathways Resume and Correspondence Interviewing Think Like the Employer The workshops will be held from […]

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Seattle Empty Bowls set to raise funds for Ballard Food Bank

03/31/201503/31/2015 Danielle Anthony-Goodwin

The seventh annual Seattle Empty Bowls fundraiser will be held on Saturday, April 25. The event will be held at the Nordic Heritage Museum (3014 NW 67th Street) from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m and all proceeds this year will benefit the Ballard Food Bank. During this unique fundraiser guests are asked to make a […]

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8th annual Seattle Turkey Trot set for Thanksgiving morning

11/03/201411/03/2014 Danielle Anthony-Goodwin

The eight annual Seattle Turkey Trot is set for 9 a.m. on Thanksgiving Morning (Thursday, November 27). The 5 km fun run/walk raises funds for the Ballard Food Bank with participants making their way over the course from Sunset Hill to Golden Gardens Park. The family-friendly event has early registration available until November 18 with […]

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Have a beer for the Ballard Food Bank

02/16/201202/16/2012 Geeky Swedes

As part of the Good Cause Beer Tastings, Chuck’s Hop Shop is hosting a craft beer tasting next week to benefit the Ballard Food Bank. The tasting will be next Wednesday, February 22nd from 5 to 8 p.m. and will feature Odin Brewing, a south Seattle microbrewery. Donations will be collected for the Ballard Food […]

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