Who Are We?

The Tri-Cities Food Bank, a United Way Community Impact Partner, is an all volunteer, non-profit organization in which over 100 volunteers are involved in collecting and distributing food to low-income people in Richland, West Richland, Kennewick, Benton City, and rural Benton County in Washington State.

The Tri-Cities Food Bank is governed by a 17-member Board that establishes policies and budgets for the three food bank locations...Benton City, Kennewick, and Richland, Washington.

To volunteer or donate to the Tri-Cities Food Bank, contact us at 321 Wellsian Way in Richland or call 943-2795 before 11:30a.m. on weekdays.

Who Do We Serve?

Needy families may receive supplemental food as often as once every two weeks. At each visit, a family is provided with up to a week's supply of groceries.

To qualify as a food bank recipient, we request a statement of need. We ask for identification papers establishing residency. We do not require proof of income.

The family representative is interviewed at each visit to the food bank. A computer record is maintained for the family address and the size and make up of the family.

What Is Available?

Families receive a variety of groceries, including: meat, eggs, margarine or butter, canned goods, rice, beans, flour, pasta products, and miscellaneous donated foods and supplies.

In addition, an abundance of bread, rolls, and other bakery products are available.

Food Bank Facts

In 2002, food was provided to almost 71,000 individuals, representing approximately 21,000 families.

The Kennewick location serves about 39% of the people helped. The Richland site accounts for nearly 43%, and Benton City represents 18% of the total families aided..

It is important to recognize that 45% of the people served by the Tri-Cities Food Bank are children.