Our Community in Action
Serving in Every Kind of Weather
Rain or shine, our volunteers show up with compassion, dignity, and hope for every neighbor we serve.
Food • Clothing • Household Essentials • Community Support
Practical help, compassionate care, and community for our neighbors across Snohomish County.
Whether you're looking for food, hoping to volunteer, supporting a friend, or simply want to help your community, you belong here.
We believe every person deserves to be treated with dignity and kindness. There are no income requirements, no complicated paperwork, and no judgment. Just practical help, caring volunteers, and neighbors who are committed to making sure no one goes hungry.
Whether you need assistance today or want to become part of the mission, we're honored to welcome you.
"Gather the leftovers so nothing is wasted."
John 6:12
These numbers show what our volunteers, food donors, churches, businesses, and neighbors made possible last year.
Discover how Salt of the Earth Food Blessing has been serving Snohomish County since 1992, and how volunteers, churches, grocery stores, and neighbors are making a difference every week.
Rain or shine, our volunteers show up with compassion, dignity, and hope for every neighbor we serve.
Salt of the Earth is powered by volunteers and community support. There are several ways to help.
We especially need help with food distributions, food rescue driving, refrigeration and equipment, warehouse support, and caring for community members through prayer and presence.
Apply to VolunteerYour gift helps provide food, keep the ministry running, and prepare for future growth. Salt of the Earth is a 501(c)(3), and donations may be tax deductible.
Donate NowHave surplus food, a garden harvest, or a connection to a local supplier? We accept food donations from stores, farms, businesses, and neighbors.
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In 1992, Sandra Richards partnered with an 83-year-old woman named Mildred Yager to reach teens living on the streets of Everett. They started with five young people and a bag of sack lunches.
It did not stay small for long. More young people came, Sandra began preparing hot meals, and local grocery stores started donating food. Before long, the ministry was serving teens, adults, and families.
Volunteers joined in, more distribution sites opened, and a donated van made daily food pickups possible. Today, Salt of the Earth serves families across Snohomish County through five food blessing locations.
Five young people, sack lunches, and a willingness to show up.
Grocery stores, churches, volunteers, and neighbors helped the ministry grow.
Five food blessing locations serve families across Snohomish County each week.
We are dedicated to God’s promise of giving food to the hungry while creating community through compassionate service.
At the heart of our food ministry is a commitment to serve with love, grace, dignity, and purpose. As a faith-based organization, these values guide everything we do.
We honor the resources God has entrusted to us: time, food, finances, and relationships. We use them with integrity, transparency, and purpose.
Every person is made in the image of God and deserving of love, dignity, compassion, and kindness.
We do more than provide food; we uplift hearts. Every box, every prayer, and every encounter is a reminder that all are seen and not alone.
We believe in the power of connection. By partnering with neighbors, local churches, volunteers, businesses, and organizations, we build a stronger, more caring community together.
We serve with joyful hearts, following Christ's example in caring for others with humility and love, meeting both physical and spiritual needs.
Questions about receiving food, donating, volunteering, or our warehouse expansion? We'd love to hear from you.