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2023 Annual Report

Throughout 2023, the RVFB community focused on opportunity. We have seen our programs grow, with our SPARK To-Go Lunch program serving between 75-90 clients daily and our grocery service swelling to 200 clients per session. We've seized this opportunity, forming partnerships with church neighbors and other nonprofits to build our service capacity. As we look ahead to our expansion and continued growth, we deeply appreciate your continued support.

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Investing in Joy & Abundance at the 2024 Community Harvest Gala: Bread and Roses

This year’s Community Harvest Gala: Bread & Roses was rooted in the idea that everyone in our community deserves to access not only the “bread,” the food that nourishes our bodies, but the “roses,” representing joy and abundance. Together we gathered at Sodo Park, harnessing that spirit, to make this gala our most successful one yet, raising $250,000!

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Meet Our 2024 Summer Intern Cohort

We had the amazing opportunity to have a 2024 Summer Intern Cohort! Interns support us in making our mission a reality by working alongside our staff in development and distribution roles. We also provide interns with valuable professional experience, helping them achieve their goals and preparing them for their future paths. 

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