Question 1

Why does the food bank need to move?

Accepted Answer

Our current space is no longer adequate. The Snoqualmie Valley Food Bank has been serving the communities of North Bend and Snoqualmie from the same facility for many years. During that time, the needs of our community have grown significantly—and now, the food bank must grow too, in order to keep pace.

We’ve outgrown our storage, shopping areas are cramped, and the facility offers little protection from the elements—making it uncomfortably cold in the winter and hot in the summer. There are no onsite restrooms and no private areas where clients can meet with service providers or share personal information confidentially. People often wait in long lines, exposed to the rain, just to access basic support. As more individuals and families turn to us, these limitations prevent us from serving them with the care and dignity they deserve.

Question 2

Why is the new property the best option?

Accepted Answer

The new property allows for expansion.

Question 3

What other locations did the food bank look at?

Accepted Answer

Several sites were considered.

Question 4

How do I make a gift or get more information?

Accepted Answer

To learn more about Capital Campaign giving opportunities, please contact:
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Karl Kaluza, Development Manager
(425) 428-1328
karl@snoqualmievalleyfoodbank.org(mailto:karl@snoqualmievalleyfoodbank.org?subject=Making%20a%20Capital%20Campaign%20Gift%20to%20the%20Snoqualmie%20Valley%20Food%20Bank)
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You may also reach out to donor@snoqualmievalleyfoodbank.org.(mailto:donor@snoqualmievalleyfoodbank.org?subject=Making%20a%20Capital%20Campaign%20Gift%20to%20the%20Snoqualmie%20Valley%20Food%20Bank) We gratefully accept stock donations.

Question 5

Will you be asking everyone in the community for support?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! We started our campaign with the Board and staff, achieving 100% participation, and thenreached out to our closestsupporters and donors.We will continuethis throughout the fall and spring, ultimately reaching out to the entire community with appeals.

Question 6

Can I make my gift through the United Way?

Accepted Answer

You can make a general support gift through United Way, but Capital Campaign gifts are generally not designated through United Way.

Question 7

How long can I take to pay off my pledge?

Accepted Answer

Campaign gifts can be pledged over a three year period.

Question 8

What other ways will there be to support other than cash?

Accepted Answer

Snoqualmie Valley Food Bank is happy to accept in-kindconstruction, furnishings or equipment gifts(if part of thedesign) or wouldbe willing to work with you to design a plan to would best suit your financial needs.

Question 9

How long will the whole project take? And what stage are you at now?

Accepted Answer

Construction will begin by the end of 2025, and shoul be completed by . . . .

Question 10

Will the food bank have a garden at the new location?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Question 11

What will the building look like?

Accepted Answer

In keepingwith our historyof efficiency, the building committee is creating a design to address our needsas well as enable us to increaseour distribution while maintaining a safe and effective work place for staff and volunteers.

Question 12

How much will the project cost?

Accepted Answer

To bring this vision to life, we need support for critical improvements and equipment:

Building/Land purchase: $1.8 million
Site Improvements/Construction:  $2.3 million
Equipment (racks, cooler/freezer, loading dock): 	$0.9 million

Campaign Goal:  $5.0 million

Question 13

Knowing that the “wraparound services” are a key element of the project, are other social service providers in support of the project.

Accepted Answer

Yes

Question 14

Are all financial contributions to the food bank going to the site relocation project?

Accepted Answer

No. Contributions to the food bank’s general operating fund and contributions to the capital campaign are separate. We need donations for both the campaign and for ongoing, daily operations.

Question 15

How will you afford to operate once it is built?

Accepted Answer

Our new facility will have a great deal of efficiencies to off-set some of our increased expensesas well as our larger volume of food distribution will provide increasedrevenues. We have also increased, through the capital campaign, the number of supporters who now have a passionfor hunger relief.

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