Our first year wrapped up two major projects. Now we're building toward something ongoing: a monthly pantry you can count on, every month.
Here's what we built and collected in our first year.
A 4-day fundraiser at Brown Bear Car Wash where we raised $1,842 in cash donations — every dollar that funded Project Refill's first year of operations. Students stood outside handing out brochures and talking to community members about food insecurity on the Eastside.
Three Saturdays, 34 volunteers, 174 service hours. We dismantled a storm-damaged greenhouse, relocated the frame, and installed new poly so Food Bank Farm can keep producing fresh food year-round. The restored structure is expected to yield ~30,000 lbs of fresh produce annually starting in 2026.
Our first food drive collected 843 non-perishable items, 69% over our 500-item goal. That's roughly 414 lbs and $4,160 in food value, all donated to the Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank.
Brown Bear Car Wash · December 2025 · 4 days · $1,842 raised
Snohomish, January 10, 17 & 24, 2026
Three Saturdays in January. A storm-damaged structure, relocated and re-insulated. Starting in 2026, it should yield around 30,000 pounds of fresh produce a year, all going to Food Bank Farms.
We collaborate with student groups, service clubs, and local organizations to design events that make sense for your community. Reach out and we'll figure something out together.
