Financial Transparency

At the Port Angeles Food Bank, we believe in being good stewards of every dollar entrusted to us. We are committed to transparency and accountability, ensuring our community knows exactly how resources are used to support our mission: Nourishing Our Community

How We’re Funded

We rely on a mix of funding sources, including:

  • Individual donations

  • Local, state, and federal grants & contracts

  • Foundation and corporate support

  • In-kind food donations and volunteer hours (attributed value of each pound of food and hour of volunteer time donated.

How Funds Are Used

We prioritize getting food to the people who need it, while also investing in programs and infrastructure that build long-term food security. Our expenses typically fall into the following categories:

  • Food procurement and distribution

  • Program development (like Comfort Café and Mobile Market)

  • Facilities and warehouse operations

  • Staffing and volunteer coordination

  • Community outreach and advocacy

Recent Financial Snapshots

Local Economic Impact

For every $1 you give:

  • $0.71 stays right here on the Olympic Peninsula

  • $0.11 supports vendors elsewhere in Washington

  • Only $0.10 goes out of state

  • We stretch $1 to provide 1.27 meals

We’re proud that a significant portion of our budget is spent right here in Clallam County, supporting both hunger relief and the local economy.

Audits & Policies

Questions?

We’re always happy to answer questions about how we manage resources. Contact us at info@portangelesfoodbank.org or call 360.452.8568

*Funding Sources are from internal 2025 budget projections

** Breakout chart is a closer look into grants

*Program/Admin/Fundraising Expense breakdown is from 2023 990

*Where Do Our Dollars Go? is based on 2025 YTD cash expenses