New Board Member: David Overcash
🎉 Exciting news! Join us in welcoming to the EastWest Food Rescue Board of Directors! David brings a wealth of relevant experience and...
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WHAT'S NEW WITH EWFR
Monika Whitfield
Jun 30, 20234 min read
By the Pound June 2023
We hope this message finds you safe and healthy, enjoying the beautiful summer season. As we approach the end of the second quarter, we...
Monika Whitfield
Apr 4, 20235 min read
By the Pound March 2023
In this issue of BythePound, we introduce Burr Mosby, highlight distribution partner, Praisealujah, advocate for agriculture, celebrate...
Monika Whitfield
Dec 27, 20226 min read
By the Pound December 2022
In this issue of By the Pound, we highlight distribution partner Restoration Community Impact, honor the history of Yakama Nation Farms,...
EWFR Volunteer
Nov 29, 20221 min read
Giving Tuesday 2X Match Sponsored by First Tech Federal Credit Union
We are excited to announce our community partner, First Tech Fed, has provided a $15,000 matching gift for donations made now through Decemb
EWFR Volunteer
Nov 24, 20221 min read
Save the Date - Giving Tuesday is Coming November 29, 2022
#GivingTuesday is right around the corner – November 29, 2022. Save the date and plan to join us in multiplying our impact.
Monika Whitfield
Sep 19, 20224 min read
By the Pound Newsletter
Moving food and nourishing lives, one pound at a time. Quarterly Newsletter, Volume 1 Issue 1 We have accomplished a lot over the last...
EWFR Volunteer
Aug 30, 20222 min read
Haggen’s Heroes Against Hunger Benefits EWFR
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 31, 2022 Contact: Mimi Hardie Phone: (855) 366-3500 E-mail: mimi@eastwestfoodrescue.org HAGGEN’S HEROES...
EWFR Volunteer
Jul 6, 20221 min read
Keeping King Country Green Reflects on the Last Two Years with EWFR
Check out this article from Gloria Gonzales-Zapata of Keeping King County Green.
EWFR Volunteer
Apr 30, 20211 min read
Celebrating One Year!
King 5 News with Chris Cashman May 1st, 2021 EastWest Food Rescue donates 35 million pounds of food to people in need within first year.
EWFR Volunteer
Nov 24, 20201 min read
Thanksgiving 2020 with ABC News
ABC World News Tonight with David Muir November 24, 2020 Many waiting for hours in food lines ahead of Thanksgiving.
EWFR Volunteer
Nov 23, 20201 min read
EWFR on ABC World News Tonight
ABC World News Tonight with David Muir November 23, 2020 Food banks prepare to feed many during the holidays amid COVID-19.
EWFR Volunteer
Nov 18, 20201 min read
EWFR Founder, George Ahearn, on the Rachael Ray Show
Rachael Ray Show November 18, 2020 Read the full article here.
EWFR Volunteer
Nov 16, 20201 min read
EWFR on USA Today
USA Today Humankind November 16, 2020
EWFR Volunteer
Sep 16, 20201 min read
CNN Heroes Salutes George Ahearn & EWFR
Gabriel Kinder, 12:40 PM ET, Thu September 17, 2020 When a man heard that farmers were destroying unsold produce, he arranged for trucks...
EWFR Volunteer
Sep 12, 20201 min read
EWFR on Q13 Fox News
Q13 Fox News Article September 13, 2020 As COVID-19 continues to amplify food disparities across our state, a local non-profit helped...
EWFR Volunteer
Sep 11, 20201 min read
Seattle Refine Highlights EWFR
Seattle Refined, September 12, 2020 'Moving Food Where It's Needed': Local nonprofit gives rescued crops to those in need. .
EWFR Volunteer
Sep 10, 20201 min read
University of Washington Highlights EWFR
University of Washington Business News Article September 11, 2020 Bothell business owner and University of Washington Bothell graduate...
EWFR Volunteer
Aug 28, 20202 min read
#whywehelp
Everybody that has helped EWFR has their own story and their own reason. You may have seen George Ahearn's story of having ties to both...
EWFR Volunteer
Jul 31, 20201 min read
EWFR on KMBD News 9
KMBC 9 News, August 1, 2020 Man arranged for trucks to deliver 3 million pounds of unsold produce to food banks. Read more in the link...
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