About the Snohomish Community Food Bank

Mission

The Snohomish Community Food Bank is a nonprofit organization (501 C 3) in the City of Snohomish whose mission is to serve nutritious foods to families in need.

The Snohomish Community Food Bank (SCFB) was established in 1985 as a nonprofit organization whose main goal was to provide free food to residents in need. Technically considered a Food Pantry, SCFB works with several partners throughout our community to collect food donations to be redistributed back out into the community. With the monetary donations received we purchase produce, dairy, meats, and dry goods so that our clients have access to the freshest and most nutritious food options. With the costs of living rising, we are seeing an increase in shoppers. In 2023, we served our clients over 32,000 times!

History

Following the Second World War, when the Federal Government made commodities available for distribution, The Snohomish Welfare Service quickly assumed the food bank task and continued until 1982. The Blackman’s Lake Food Reserve was then established under the sponsorship of the Assembly of God Church. When The Blackman’s Lake Food Reserve closed in 1985, the Snohomish Community Food Bank was incorporated as a non-profit organization with community leaders serving as an executive board.

The Snohomish Community Food Bank officially opened in October 1985 at Stocker’s Produce Market adjacent to Harvey Airfield. In 1986, the operation moved to a new facility on Harvey Airfield, donated by the Harvey Family. In 1989, as the needs of the community continued to grow, the Mayor and City Council agreed to donate property and the use of an existing facility east of the Fire Station Headquarters to house the Food Bank. The plan called for the site to be jointly owned by the City and Fire District and the building owned by the Snohomish Community Food Bank. Our new home opened its doors in 1991. Supported by charitable donations of capital, labor and materials, additional warehousing and storage was added in 1993. A kitchen remodel was completed in 2010 and a much-needed walk-in freezer was installed in 2013 thanks to generous support from the Boeing Employees Community Fund.

Meet the Staff

Executive Director: Megan Kemmett

Megan is passionate about serving children and families in our community and working towards our mission of providing quality food choices and customer service to our neighbors in need. Originally from Wisconsin, Megan moved to Snohomish with her family in 2017 and enjoys volunteering with a number of nonprofits in the city and the surrounding area. She has always enjoyed helping out at local community kitchens, food pantries and community gardens in Wisconsin and Washington. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, canoeing, hiking, birding and all things outdoors.

If you stop by the Food Bank as a client, volunteer or with donations, please introduce yourself and say hello–she would love to meet you!

Volunteer Coordinator: Lori Brush

Lori Kontas-Brush is passionate about bringing people together to create stronger, more caring communities. At the Snohomish Community Food Bank, she gets to combine her love for strategic communications, leadership, and connection to help ensure that every family in our community has access to the resources and support they need.

Over the past 20+ years, she has worked in both the public and private sectors—leading outreach efforts, coordinating amazing volunteers, and developing programs that make a real difference. Lori thrives on collaboration and believe that small acts of kindness can spark lasting change.

When she’s not at the Food Bank, you’ll probably find her mentoring local youth, getting involved in civic projects, or spending time with friends and family. Building relationships, lifting others up, and finding creative ways to serve her community are what inspires her every day.