Whether you are in need of weekly food, need help during a challenging time, helping someone in need, or just don't like to see food go to waste, we are here to love & serve our community. We don't require any documentation, just your name & some basic information.
"Gather the leftovers so nothing is wasted." John 6:12


Hosted by: Lifeway Church (Drive-thru)
107 N Olympic Ave*
Arlington, WA 98223
*Behind the church, enter from S. Macleod Ave.

Hosted by: Marysville Foursquare Church (Drive-thru)
11911 State Ave.
Marysville, WA 98271

Hosted by: Zion Lutheran Church
4634 Alger Ave
Everett, WA 98203

Hosted by: LIFEchurch360 (Drive-thru) - Community Bldg
3310 Smokey Point Dr.
Arlington, WA 98223

This is more than a food distribution, it’s a story of compassion, faith, and people coming together to make a difference. See it in action.

We are currently in need of volunteers for refrigeration/freezer maintenance, social media, and people who want to care for others in the community through prayer.

Salt of the Earth started in 1992 as an outreach to teens on the streets of Everett. Sandra Richards partnered with a dynamic 83 year old woman named Mildred Yager who had a heart for these kids. Sandra began providing sack lunches for the teens. It started with 5 youth and word got around and it was soon 35. By this time, she was also making a hot meal. It was getting expensive for their limited income so she asked local grocery stores if they could help in any way. The stores were generous and before she knew what was happening, she was feeding teens and adults. For 3 years Sandra was picking up food 365 days a year making sack lunches, hot meals and food baskets.
Then God sent others to volunteer their time and effort to enable them to reach more people in the community. More food banks were opened and a van was donated.
We have 6 thriving food blessing locations in the area along with mercy housing and senior housing food drops. Our organization is run by the love and compassion of our volunteers working together as the body of Christ. We rally together with the same heart and vision, serving our community.

We are dedicated to God's promise of giving food to the hungry while creating community through compassionate service.
































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SOTE - 3310 Smokey Point Dr - Arlington, WA 98223
Salt of the Earth Food Blessing (SOTE) is recognized as a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (Tax ID: 91-1462111). Contributions to organizations with 501(c)(3) status may be tax deductible. Please consult your tax professional to determine deductibility.

Has Salt of the Earth Food Blessing made a difference in your life?
Whether you’ve received food, volunteered, partnered with us, or experienced a meaningful moment through Salt of the Earth, we would love to hear your story.
Your experience helps us celebrate the impact of this community and reminds others that even a simple act of kindness can make a lasting difference.
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