KOMO 4, Food Lifeline raise over $40,000 in fight against hunger across Washington

SEATTLE — More than a million people rely on food banks in Washington state. Many of them are parents struggling to feed their kids. That's why KOMO 4 is teaming up with Food Lifeline.

As of 7 p.m Friday, over $40,000 has been raised during this year's food drive.

You can help tackle hunger. Click HERE to make a donation. Your gift will help Food Lifeline supply more than 400 food banks across western Washington.

Here are more ways you can help local families in need:

• Volunteer with Food Lifeline sorting and repacking donations at the Hunger Solutions Center. This is a great way to give back with a group of friends, family or colleagues. Click HERE to learn more and register.
• Start your own community food drive. Click HERE to get involved in the Tackle Hunger campaign including becoming a Tackle Hunger Ambassador and learn how to create a food drive in your neighborhood. KOMO News want to know about your food drive ideas and results. Email us at tacklehunger@komonews.com. The KOMO team may feature you in a story.
• Help someone find food. Click HERE on the Tackle Hunger Food Map to find Food Banks and meal programs near you by just entering a zip code.
• Food Lifeline also has this resource page to find food banks by neighborhood.
• Our sponsors Seattle Hyundai and Seattle Jeep are accepting non-perishable food donations at their dealerships.

Thanks to this year's returning sponsor BECU. and welcome to new sponsors Seattle Hyundai and Seattle Jeep.

Thank you for donating from Food Lifeline and KOMO 4!