Community Support

Many of our food donations come from generous individuals and families right here in our community. The next time you purchase a little extra at the grocery store or clean out your cupboards and find items you no longer need, please consider donating them to the Yakima Rotary Food Bank.

Don’t let “best by” dates discourage you! We can accept many food items past their best-by dates, provided they are still safe for consumption. Better yet, consider making it a habit to purchase one or two extra items during your regular grocery shopping to help neighbors experiencing food insecurity.

We accept a wide variety of food donations, including canned goods, dry goods, fresh produce, and other grocery items. Packaged foods should be in their original, unopened packaging. We also gladly accept fresh, homegrown fruits and vegetables.

Food Donation Drop-Off Hours:

Wednesdays from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, or by appointment.

Donations can be dropped off at:

Yakima Rotary Food Bank

703 Central Avenue

Yakima, WA 98901

(Located near the fairgrounds)

Every donation, large or small, helps us provide food to hundreds of local families each week.

If you have questions about donating food or would like to arrange a drop-off outside our regular donation hours, please contact us

Thank you for helping us feed our neighbors in need!

If your business or organization would like to help eradicate hunger in our community, consider putting together a food drive at your next event. You can let your employees or members know that we’ll take any non-perishable donations, provided they are packaged for retail sale, and even past the “best buy” date.

We can provide boxes for you to use in collecting the donations, and when complete we’ll come pick up the donations. Or you can drop tbe donations off and we’ll make sure the food gets into the hands of people who need it. We’ll also be happy to provide a public thank-you on our website and through social media acknowledging your donation.

Please contact our office at office@yakimarotaryfoodbank.org, if you’d like to sponsor a food drive.

The Yakima Rotary Food Bank benefits from the dedication of approximately 50 volunteers each week. Our volunteers play an essential role in helping us provide food assistance to over 600 households every Friday.

We primarily need volunteers on Fridays from approximately 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM, with additional volunteer opportunities available on other days as needed. We especially appreciate those who can commit to a regular schedule.

Volunteer duties vary and include sorting, organizing, moving, and distributing food. While some tasks involve lifting and moving boxes, we also have opportunities that require minimal physical effort.

Volunteer Requirements:

– Must be 18 years of age or older.

– Closed-toe shoes are required.

– Dress appropriately for the weather, as some activities take place outdoors.

Bilingual English/Spanish volunteers are especially appreciated!

Interested in making a difference? Contact us to learn more about how you can get involved.

Join us in helping our neighbors in need!

YRFB is a tax-exempt, 501(c)3 non-profit entity, Tax ID# 91-1397598

Donate by Check

Checks can be made payable to “Yakima Rotary Food Bank” and mailed to:
Yakima Rotary Food Bank
PO Box 2221
Yakima, WA 98907

Donate Online

Please help the Yakima Rotary Food Bank provide nutritious food to those in need in Yakima. Set up secure one-time or ongoing donations through Donor Box. or Donate by Venmo – to @YakimaRotaryFoodBank.

Spread the word about the food bank and build community support!

Your advocacy can be as simple as sharing information about food needs in our community with family and friends. Let us know what questions you have and we’ll share the relevant data with you.

Advocacy opportunities are also available on the city/county/state levels.