Olympic Peninsula Farm to Food Bank Fund
Fresh Food for Everyone!
Contribute here to support the Olympic Peninsula Farm to Food Bank fund
Donate: Farm to Food Bank Fund
Since 2014 the peninsula has been delivering contracts to farmers that are repaid in fresh produce to food banks, a win-win for all.
Building economic growth and stability for local farmers while increasing access to fresh, nutrient-dense foods in our community.
The need for food assistance has swelled, the networks have been built between farms and food banks, now you can to contribute to this win-win exchange with our new community-based Olympic Peninsula Farm to Food Bank Fund.
The mission of the Olympic Peninsula Farm to Food Bank Fund is to meet the needs of farmers and community members. Funds will strengthen the economic stability of Olympic Peninsula farms while securing optimal food options for our under-resourced community members.
- Read ‘How the Olympic Peninsula brought us to the Farm to Food Bank Fund’.
- Read about Jefferson County, ‘Collaborative effort provides fish to food banks‘
How it Works:
- All donations to this fund will be turned directly into contracts for peninsula farmers, the contracts are repaid with fruits, produce, fish, eggs, meats and other nutrient-rich locally produced foods.
- Farm products are distributed to food banks and food access organizations across Clallam and Jefferson Counties.
- 100% of the funds to go towards contracts with local producers. WSU Extension staff administer the funds through their outside funding contracts.
Your tax deductible contribution to the Farm to Food Bank Fund supports local agriculture and strengthens community-based food systems, creating stable networks of support here on the peninsula.
Donate: Farm to Food Bank Fund
*Our annual Farm to Food Bank Fund drive takes place in April, yet we accept donations all year round.
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Update on SNAP-Ed Program Funding
Thank you for your interest in SNAP-Ed and nutrition education. As a result of federal legislation passed in July of 2025, program funding ended on September 30, 2025.
SNAP-Ed was a valuable and impactful part of WSU Extension for over thirty years and while we know the legacy of the program will continue, it will not operate in the same way with direct contacts in each community. WSU Extension remains committed to being a source of reliable, evidence-based nutrition information as well as working to increase access to nourishing food and opportunities to be physically active to support healthy communities.
If you are looking for resources on delivering nutrition education, please visit Washington State SNAP-Ed Providers | Washington State University.
If you are looking for resources to share with participants, please visit Live Well | Washington State University
While these sites will not be updated regularly, they are available as a resource to the public.
For additional information on WSU Extension’s other public health nutrition outreach, please contact the Public Health Nutrition Specialist, Bryan Mader at bryan.mader@wsu.edu.
You may also contact the County Extension Director.
Apply for SNAP benefits (EBT/Food stamps):
More Resources:
Washington Connection (Your Link to Services)
Welcome. Washington Connection offers a fast and easy way for families and individuals to apply for a variety of services such as Food, Cash, Child Care, Long-Term Care, and Medicare Savings Programs. Individuals that are age 65 or older, blind or disabled may also apply for medical assistance. Click “See If I Qualify” to get started.
Department of Health and Human Services Port Townsend Branch:
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