Membership

Meal programs in the Puget Sound area serve more than 4 million meals annually to those struggling with hunger in our community.

Our Members

Benefits of becoming a Member

MPC provides critical food system support including:

  • Bulk and local food sourcing

  • Food storage: dry, cold and frozen

  • Food transportation

  • Advocacy to funders and policymakers

  • Collaboration and resource sharing

  • Connections to farmers, vendors, funders and community partners

Membership Eligibility

MEMBERSHIP IS FREE
Participation in MPC sponsored activities is never restricted based on ability to pay.

MEALS WITHOUT BARRIERS
MPC members strive to provide low barrier nutrition to everyone in need. While some MPC members tailor their meals to meet specific community needs, MPC members do not limit their services on the basis of identity, income, citizenship status, employment or other status.

SERVING MEALS
MPC is open to any program in Washington State serving meals in their community. 

NON-PROFIT AND COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS
MPC members do not need to be registered non-profits. Coalition participation is open to mutual aid and community-based organizations.

GEOGRAPHIC RESTRICTIONS
Most MPC members are based in or serve meals in the City of Seattle. MPC is open to any program in Washington. Some services may be restricted to Seattle/King County depending on funding requirements. 

PARTICIPATION
Members are encouraged to join monthly MPC meetings and participate in one subcommittee or ad-hoc working group each year.


If you would like to become a member of MPC and are a non-profit meal provider, or support the work of our community non-profit meal providers, please complete the form below.