The ferndale food bank is a local food bank that distrbutes food to community members in need of assistance.
The ferndale food bank works to provide a sustainable source of food to whatcom county families experiencing food scarcity. This is done through in-person distributions at our facility. During the 2024 / 2025 year the food bank served 8,160 individuals. During the 2024 / 2025 year the food bank received cash contributions of 552,715 and food valued at 1,633,579. Also, volunteer labor valued at 306,383 was contributed. Food and supplies purchased for distribution was 214,144. Donated labor is valued at 17.76 per hour. Contributed food is valued at 1.97 per pound.