Ways To Give|Other Ways to Give
Your gifts of stock or securities will have a lasting impact in our community. Donating stock and mutual fund shares are wonderful ways to support Northwest Harvest. Making a gift of securities is simple and offers several valuable financial benefits – you can donate appreciated stocks, bonds or mutual funds; the total value of the stock upon transfer is tax-deductible; and there is no obligation to pay any capital gains taxes on the appreciation.
Your broker can assist you in donating stock. Simply provide the following information: Account name: Northwest Harvest/EMM Account Number: 30659686 DTC Number: 0235 Broker: The Seva Group RBC Wealth Management 3760 Carillon Point, Kirkland, WA 98033 425.739.1125
To protect your privacy, your bank will not release your name or contact information to Northwest Harvest. In order for us to confirm your stock transfer, acknowledge your donation and provide a receipt for your taxes, you must notify us of your stock donation.
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Justin Vierela, Director of Community Philanthropy, at 206.923.7485 or email Justin.
The IRA Charitable Transfer is an excellent way to make gifts and receive tax benefits in return. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Justin Vierela, Sr. Manager of Community Philanthropy, at 206.923.7485 or email Justin.
Our vision is to cultivate a coalition of partnerships that are driven to participate in solutions to end hunger in Washington state. Like seeds in a garden, your partnership and support help grow food security across Washington. Food is a source of renewal, offering connection, comfort, and culture.
Northwest Harvest is a statewide food justice organization operating statewide in Washington, distributing nutritious food to communities through a network of 350+ food and meal programs, schools, and community-based organizations. Focused on improving equity in our food system, Northwest Harvest believes everyone should have consistent access to food that nourishes their body and affirms their culture.
Explore our annual report to see how we’re working to ensure food reaches communities across the state.
Organize a fundraiser, start a food drive, or see if your employer will match your donation! Supporting Northwest Harvest through food drives and fundraisers is a great way for companies to contribute to building food security and advocating for public programs that increase access to nutritious food. Some employers may match charitable donations made by their employees, which can help your gift go even further.
Host a food drive – Register your company with our procurement department Start a fundraiser – Create a custom online fundraiser for your organization About Northwest Harvest Flyer – A one pager overviewing our mission and how to get involved in our work
Volunteers are fundamental to the operations of our community markets in Seattle and Yakima. We offer opportunities to help manage operations at our no-cost grocery stores open 3 days a week Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Please fill out a volunteer inquiry form or reach out to jonnar@northwestharvest.org.
NOTE: Due to capacity limitations, we may not be able to accommodate groups of six or more per shift at this time. Please inquire with Northwest Harvest staff to discuss availability and possible opportunities.
Looking to contribute directly to our community markets? Your team can create hygiene kits or gather a few of the most-requested items from our shopping guide.
Northwest Harvest distributes nutritious food throughout Washington, partnering with food banks and community programs to close gaps and reach communities where food is needed most. Each month, we provide an average of two million meals across Washington, offering fresh, culturally loved foods with dignity and care. Every partner organization is unique, and each story is different, showing how thoughtful programs and partnerships strengthen families and communities across the state.
Every company can make an impact in its own unique way. Your support can strengthen our food procurement efforts or fund programs that ensure healthy, nutritious food reaches communities across the state.
To learn more about how your company can with Northwest Harvest in our food security efforts, please email Nicolas Van Deren, Corporate Relations Manager at nickv@northwestharvest.org.
Thank you for your interest in partnering with Northwest Harvest! It is inspiring to work with companies committed to making a meaningful impact where their employees live and in the communities they serve.
Partnerships with companies can take many forms.
To inquire about collaborations, program support, employee driven campaigns, or general operating support, contact Nicolas Van Deren, Corporate Engagement Manager at nickv@northwestharvest.org.
For foundation and institutional partners interested in supporting Northwest Harvest’s programs, expanding access to nutritious food, or exploring strategic collaborations, please contact Laurie Eckardt, Institutional Advancement Officer at lauriee@northwestharvest.org.
Do you have a vehicle that you no longer want? We’ll have it picked up free of charge. Call toll free (866) 392-4483 or fill out this online form.
Northwest Harvest is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. Our tax ID number is 91-0826037.
Many workplace campaigns allow you to designate Northwest Harvest as your charity of choice – check with your human resources department. Below are some of the combined campaigns we participate in. Many independent business participate also offer opportunities for payroll deductions and matching gifts.
Check with your human resources department to find out if your workplace provides matching gifts. If your company is eligible, request a matching gift form from your employer, and send it completed and signed with your gift. We will do the rest. Some companies match gifts made by retirees and/or spouses.
Donating stock and mutual fund shares are wonderful ways to support Northwest Harvest. Making a gift of securities is simple and offers several valuable financial benefits:
Your broker can assist you in donating stock. Simply provide the following information: Account name: Northwest Harvest/EMM Account Number: 30659686 DTC Number: 0235 Broker: Bjarne Rasmussen, RBC Wealth Management 3760 Carillon Point Kirkland, WA 98033 425.739.1123
Anna Nepomuceno (she/her) is the Director of Public Policy at Northwest Harvest. She leads the organization’s advocacy strategy to advance local, state, and federal laws that strengthen food security and uphold food as a basic human right. Anna analyzes public policy through an equity lens and helps shape and draft legislation that centers the needs of communities most affected by hunger. She builds and sustains relationships with lawmakers, state agencies, and nonprofit partners, championing grassroots engagement and uplifting BIPOC and other marginalized voices to ensure public policy is informed by lived experience and community power.
Natasha Dworkin (she/her) is the Director of Communications at Northwest Harvest. She leads statewide communications, storytelling, and public engagement efforts focused on building collective action toward a more just food system. Her work centers lived experience, data‑driven messaging, and values‑aligned narratives that move audiences beyond charity toward solidarity. Natasha oversees integrated campaigns, media strategy, and community engagement initiatives that elevate the impacts of public policy and federal funding on food access across Washington.
