 Supporting our Food Banks
 Councilmember Dunn at the Covington Storehouse with Covington Mayor Jeff Wagner and community members.
As many of us know, rising inflation, labor shortages, and increasing interest rates are having an extreme impact on families across King County. Our food banks have especially hard hit as they are coping with increased food prices and greater community need. Earlier this year I proposed a motion that would task King County with identifying resources to help local food banks amid these impacts. I’m happy to announce that on Tuesday this legislation was passed unanimously out of the King County Council’s Law, Justice, Health and Human Services Committee, moving us one step closer to getting support out to food banks.
As we move forward on this effort, I will continue to work with District 9 food banks to support them as much as possible and let you know what is happening with this legislation. In the meantime, visit my website for more information.
Thank you to all the food banks in District 9 and throughout the area who do so much to feed and support families in need!
- September 10th, 2022 - Newcastle Days!
- The City of Newcastle's signature event returns for 2022! Bring the whole family to Lake Boren Park (13058 SE 84th Way, Newcastle, WA 98056) from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm on September 10th for community performances, vendor booths, food, a petting zoo, inflatable games, and so much more.
- September 10th, 2022 - Northwest Ukrainian International Festival!
- Join the largest Ukrainian cultural event on the west coast. Founded in 2016, the annual Northwest Ukrainian International Festival is a celebration of the Northwest’s Ukrainian community and culture! The festival will take place on September 10, 2022, from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm, in Bellevue’s Crossroads Park (16000 NE 10th St, Bellevue, WA 98008).
Have a community event in District 9 you would like to promote?
Email Jacques.Imperial@kingcounty.gov to get it in our weekly newsletter!
The Healthy Community and Parks Fund provides grants to projects and programs that provide new, increased, or enhanced access to recreation, parks, and open space in underserved communities, including investing in capacity-building for community groups. Program goals include reducing disparities and improving the health and well-being of King County residents in marginalized communities by increasing access to recreation, parks, and open space.
Applications are due September 18, 2022.
For more information, please visit the grant website here.
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