Help Ali raise money

Ali, Eric and Laila will be racing in the University District Food Bank's Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day with Eric's parents Roy and Robin Grossman and Ali's mom Robin Amadon! We would be so grateful if you would join our family in supporting the University District Food Bank. 

For nearly 40 years, the University District Food Bank has been essential to Northeast Seattle, providing food security to thousands of families. The Food Bank currently supports 109,000 households (253,000 individuals) annually and distributes over 3.4 million pounds of food—reaching infants, children, adults, and seniors across the area. Nearly 25% of clients are unsheltered, making immediate access to nutritious food all the more vital.

Each week, programs like Home Delivery serve 550 households, while the Backpack Program partners with 18 local schools to provide meals for almost 1,000 children. Off-site locations, including Mercy Magnuson Place and North Seattle College, offer groceries to another 400 households weekly. With an annual food budget of $1.5 million—double what it was two years ago. The Food Bank relies on events like the Turkey Trot to maintain these essential programs. It serves as the second largest annual fundraiser.