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Where plates overflow with HOPE.

Fostering food security through nutritious meals, education and collaboration.

In Whatcom County, countless individuals and families silently battle against an age-old adversary – hunger.

Plateful is rewriting the narrative of food scarcity in Whatcom County with every nutritious bite.

WE MAKE MORE THAN MEALS - WE SERVE MOMENTS OF HOPE.

Every week, we craft roughly 750 freshly made meals, each delicious, nutritious, and lovingly packaged individually. These meals are tailored to nourish both body and soul, and they're distributed to individuals and families in need through key organizations like the Birchwood Food Desert Fighters, Northwest Youth Services, the YWCA, Bellingham Food Bank, Nooksack Food Bank, Kendal Food Bank, and the Lummi Food Bank.

Our Mission

To enhance and enable healthy lives by providing and championing the importance of good nutrition for all people of all ages, through the education about, and the selection, production, and delivery of wholesome and delicious food.

Our Vision

PNW Plateful aspires to be a community leader in food security by nourishing the body with food, the mind with education, and the spirit with hope.

Our Values

We stand united in our belief: hunger's impact on any within our community is unacceptable. We're devoted to providing access to nourishing food, nurturing overall well-being. Through education, collaboration, and skill-building, we ensure food security and inspire grateful, service-driven action.

What started as Sarah's idea has blossomed into a reality, feeding hundreds each week. But we can’t do it without you.

A single nutrient-packed plate costs $7.50.

Your contribution to Plateful can make a lasting impact. Whether it's a one-time gift or a recurring donation, your support is essential in sustaining our efforts to reach those in need.

Join us in spreading happiness through our community with the power of food.

“Where there’s limited food resources, Sarah and the team at Plateful come though.”

“Kids of our community look for support they come to use, with Plateful in our corner it’s just one more thing for them to look forward too.”

“The women under our care look forward to the meals provided by plateful on a weekly basis. The joy of fresh local food delivered is above even the hospitality we can provide.”

Partners in Nourishment: Food Banks We Support