It’s Giving Tuesday, a day to take a pause from the holiday hustle and bustle, and give back to our community through charitable causes. 

One way a lot of people like to give back is by donating food or money to their local food bank.

While grocery prices are stabilizing, grocery prices are up about 20% compared to four years ago. 

So how is inflation impacting food banks ahead of this holiday season? We put together a panel of three food bank organizers to get a better understanding of how inflation is impacting their day to day work, and the communities they serve.

GUESTS:
Otis Pimpleton, food services manager for the Rainier Valley Food Bank
Eric Williams, team member at Second Harvest Inland Northwest
Jan Coen, founder and food bank coordinator for the Gig Harbor Peninsula FISH Food Bank

RELATED LINKS:
Rainier Valley Food Bank
Second Harvest Inland Northwest 
Gig Harbor Peninsula FISH Food Bank & Community Services

It’s Giving Tuesday, a day to take a pause from the holiday hustle and bustle, and give back to our community through charitable causes. 
One way a lot of people like to give back is by donating food or money to their local food bank.
While grocery prices are stabilizing, grocery prices are up about <a href="https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/CUSR0000SAF11">20% compared to four years ago. </a>
So how is inflation impacting food banks ahead of this holiday season? We put together a panel of three food bank organizers to get a better understanding of how inflation is impacting their day to day work, and the communities they serve.
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li>Otis Pimpleton, food services manager for the Rainier Valley Food Bank</li>
<li>Eric Williams, team member at Second Harvest Inland Northwest</li>
<li>Jan Coen, founder and food bank coordinator for the Gig Harbor Peninsula FISH Food Bank</li>
</ul>
RELATED LINKS:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.rvfb.org/">Rainier Valley Food Bank</a>  </li>
<li><a href="https://2-harvest.org/">Second Harvest Inland Northwest </a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.ghpfish.org/">Gig Harbor Peninsula FISH Food Bank &amp; Community Services</a></li>
</ul>