Featuring Pike Market Senior Center & Food Bank

How are you going to change the world this week?

At 52andChange we are humbled to welcome PIke Market Senior Center and Food Bank as our latest Cause of the Week! Right now, facing record-breaking heat in Seattle, they are extending their hours and encouraging people in their community to visit the senior center to cool off, because they are dedicated to making people’s lives better every day. If you haven’t already, could you give a dollar or two to support their efforts?

There are countless other reasons to join this microgiving opportunity (we rally around $1 gifts!) in support of this incredibly impactful organization. They’ve been around since 1978, and what started off as a gathering place in the heart of Seattle’s Pike Place Market grew to a hub offering all kinds of services to a far wider constituency. Though located in an area that has both high rents and high incomes, it’s also the epicenter of the region’s homelessness crisis.

The Senior Center: They strive to make each day better and safer for older adults. It is both a traditional senior center and a front-line human services agency. Visitors enjoy activities, games, and meals, and also access intensive social-work case management. There is no cost for any services and meals are served seven days a week because many clients need support every day. In 2021 The Pike Market Senior Center hopes to serve 40,000 free, nutritious meals to seniors. Around 1,500 older adults visit the Pike Market Senior Center each year.

The Food Bank: The food bank serves people of all ages in their community who face hunger. They welcome people to select about 20 pounds of free groceries each week. They offer home delivery to people with disabilities and distribute ready-to-eat “no cook” bags for people without access to cooking facilities or safe food storage.

Alongside all of the work they’re doing, on the ground, every day, we're impressed by Pike Market Senior Center and Food Bank’s transparent finances, responsible spending, and strong leadership. Their focus is on doing the work rather than talking about it — which is why we need to spread the word!

There’s so much more! Find ways to connect with them, hear more of their story, and give a dollar or two of support. If we all give a little, together, we will change the world!