Great volunteer opportunity for people of all ages…read more This warehouse is a food distribution center that is used to sort bulk food into family-sized portions. There are two large rooms where the work takes place and each can hold up to 60 volunteers (120 people total). The shifts are all 2 hours long with the first 30 minutes allowed for preparation activities like putting on hairnets and getting an introduction to the facility and the work. At that point, depending on whether the shift is full, you separate into two teams. On my most recent volunteer shift our group was working with oats. Once we were in the work room, each person chose a job. Some scooped oats into bags, others secured the bags closed with tape and put them in boxes, a few replenished oats for the teams, and a small set moved the bags of oats between the scooping table and the boxers. The 90 minutes of actual work time flew by very quickly as people got to know each other and got into a work rhythm. Upon completion of the work, we spent time cleaning the floors and tables and then took a group photo with a sign revealing how many meals we bagged. NW Harvest provides an organized, quick, and inspiring experience for volunteers and I highly recommend a visit.

I've volunteered here 5 times now and always have a great experience with how friendly and…read moreenergetic everyone is, and how smooth, safe, and clean the work gets done. Big props to the folks who work here everyday and enable all of us to make a difference! If you volunteer here, make sure you a arrive a little before the start of your shift so you can sign in and suit up (hair and beard nets provided). Make sure you wear closed toed shoes and bring a hair tie if you have long hair. Dress in layers as it can be cold or warm depending on the day and what you are doing. There are small lockers for free in the gathering room to store your belongings. You can volunteer by yourself or plan a group volunteer event. I've been volunteering on behalf of Boeing for a while now it's always a ton of fun! There is ample free parking as well in their lot.

Food quality is great for the price. Parking validated for Bellevue Collection parking garageread more

They have this process down. It's efficient use of the volunteers and they make you feel like you…read moreare contributing. This was my third time here, and I packaged lentils, dairy and frozen potatoes. After a quick briefing and getting suited up, we are in the task. You get a rhythm going and get quicker. It's more fun when you bring friends, and the time goes fast. Makes me feel like I am giving back a bit.

It's been awhile since I gave the gang at White Center Food Bank a review, and they're due for more…read morekudos. I got stuck in Seattle as a travel nurse when the pandemic began (vaccine allergy/anaphylaxis) and have since had to give up my career. And as the song goes, people are strange when you're a stranger. Everyone there has been so kind and welcoming to me, even when I'm a little cantankerous, because I'm used to running the show wherever I go (head nurse/charge nurse/educator). Patient and tolerant when I'm at my worst, friendly and conversant when I'm at my best, they have softened the blow of what I've experienced since losing it all. I commend their professionalism, and sweet demeanor, it makes all the difference in the world when you're down and out. Thank you again, everyone of you! Andrea...

Their policy that you must show ID is really a bunch of BS my purse was stolen along with my…read moreroommates wallet. This was during this past year holholudays ie i thanksgiving and Christmas. We lost all our holiday moneys along with our rent and because we didn't have our ID all we could get was an emergency bag .all that contained was a few can good and some crackers and some stuff I didn't know how to make so we didn't get the things that everyone else received and they had our info in the computer already. They said they had to make sure we were not lying about our address what kind of shit is that who would lie to get help for the holidays I feel they go way overboard about proof of who you say you are. The management there is poor msnsgement. To deny people and then they pick what they think you will eat. Don't care for the people that work the front desk very rude and no compassion for the community

Awesome food bank. Good selection and friendly and helpful volunteers. I always get a good amount…read moreof food.

Great food bank with lovely people serving from the local community. The parking and line fills…read morefast, I would advice arriving early.

Note: this review and rating is from a volunteer's perspective from fall 2010…read more I volunteered at this food bank for several weeks. It takes a few tries before really learning the ropes of this place, because the system is so disorganized. There are particular stations (ex. drinks, desserts, poultry, grains, canned goods, etc) that majority of the volunteers covered, and basically clients got in a line and circled around the facility, grabbing an item from each station. Volunteers only assisted people when clients couldn't reach at item. Other volunteers were the receptionist, who checked every client in, people who restocked the inventory or ran food drives in front of grocery stores. Cons: -the place is VERY small and with so many clients piling in, it gets cramped very quickly -as a volunteer, I feel like I'm not contributing anything at all; yes, some clients were grateful I was there, but I myself felt to gratitude -the permanent volunteers are very rude, bossy, and kind of like bullies (some of these volunteers claimed certain stations, not giving others a chance to be there) -the system is very disorganized. I had to figure out what I was supposed to do for myself. Here's a bit of how the system works: 1. The receptionist checks clients in 2. Clients go around to each station, grabbing 1-3 items, depending on the number in their household

A great food bank. The volunteers are with it. The clients are wonderful! Come out on either…read moreside.

You guys are short on food what the fuck hope there's more next time I come and there's no milk. I…read morewouldn't recommend anybody going to this food bank. If you guys are always short, that's bullshit.

The food bank is open to residents within the Auburn school district and has just recently been…read morerenovated to receive even more donations with a new walk-through room with a new shelving system up and down a U-shaped isle for consumers to walk around and have a clear color coded system to help me make my shopping at this location fast and easy! Today the holiday spirit was manifested by all who serves here, from a friendly staff to welcome you with coffee and a smile to all the people in our community who walk in and offer a super surprise donation, to our fellow neighbors with hearts a brimming about giving a damn about someone else with direction for how each new station works and one best part around the holidays is the eggnog, well this place has it and soft, butter rolls, check! Plus, it's time for the butternut squash, carrots and potatoes and yes! They have that and so much more! Really, I must of saved over 150$ in great grocery meal deals today and I can come back again! They help families twice a month! But don't take my word for it! Come on down and bring a picture ID and a proof of address for each member of your household, whether your related or not you can be happy here!

A nice friendly center but no weight room. People were doing an exercise class so there is a nice…read moreoffering of events. Staff is friendly too and big parking lot.

My wife signed us up for a Salsa class over the summer at this community center. I had never been…read moreto the community center so I wasn't expecting much. The parking lot was huge and surrounded by tall trees. The shade is great on hot summer days. There is a big play area in the grove of trees behind the community center. You walk through an art-filled garden to get to the door of the community center. Upon entering, there is a bronze statue of books right in front of you. Pretty cool! Off to the left is a kids area where they have Tot Time and story time for kids (there is a small charge to attend). Off to the right is a desk with a receptionist. The dance class is in a large room with mirrors on one of the walls. Our instructor is a local gentleman in his 50's. Such a wonderful teacher. Only 4 couples signed up for the class, but we have a lot of fun despite small numbers. I am anxious to take more classes at the B.C.C.!

I mean I don't know why this place has a 3.3 Stars what did they looking for I mean this is free…read morefood if you give them less than four stars you're a moron. Okay sorry you're not gifted.

They open up so late and since they do not have a guard outside people jump in front of everyone…read morewho is waiting in line. Plus 1:30 opening on mondays is to late in the day and creates a lot of issues in line