Cooperating to Feed Community

Join PCC and BECU in Supporting Local Hunger Relief Organizations

PCC Community Markets, BECU and Harvest Against Hunger have launched a rapid-response campaign to address the urgent rise in hunger across our region. 100% of donations go directly to local food banks, pantries and other hunger relief organizations, and donors will receive a donation receipt from Harvest Against Hunger, a 501c3 non-profit. 

With significant disruption to SNAP and WIC benefits, thousands of families, including working households, seniors, and children, will lose critical food support. Hunger Relief Organizations in the Pacific Northwest are already operating at capacity. Food bank visits are up 70% since 2019 while support for hunger relief organizations has decreased. Due to recent disruptions to safety net programs, demand is expected to increase an additional 30–40% in the coming weeks. 

This campaign maximizes the impact of every dollar by allowing hunger relief organizations to purchase fresh, nutritious food at wholesale cost or below, often 40–60% below retail. Using pooled resources and streamlined ordering, local food banks can: 

• Buy fresh produce, proteins, dairy, and pantry staples efficiently 
• Access bulk purchasing power for larger, cost-effective orders 
• Prioritize perishable, nutrient-dense items not typically available through traditional channels 
• Use a direct ordering system to quickly select and receive food based on community needs 

This is more than a donation, it’s a way to stretch every dollar further so that hunger relief organizations can serve community during this time of critical hunger needs.