Specialties
FamilyWorks partners with families to alleviate food insecurity and ensure they have resources and support to overcome systemic barriers to equity, build stable communities, and thrive.
FamilyWorks envisions vibrant, equitable neighborhoods strengthened by resources designed by and for families furthest from justice.
History
Established in 1995.
FamilyWorks is a private, non-profit organization, which runs a food bank and a family resource center. Originally an initiative of the Fremont Public Association (now known as Solid Ground), FamilyWorks began as the North Central Family Resource Center a separate non-profit organization with its own Board of Directors. In 1997, the first staff member, Jake Weber, was hired as Executive Director, and in 1998 FamilyWorks took over operation of the Fremont Food Bank. In June of 1998, FamilyWorks moved from Fremont to its current location at 1501 N. 45th St. in Wallingford. FamilyWorks remains a tenant in the Solid Ground building and retains a strong, working partnership with Solid Ground to serve our participants as well as contracting with Solid Ground for financial services. FamilyWorks has since expanded food distribution, added home delivery, implemented a weekend school nutrition program, and created programs that support individuals, families, and teen parents.
Meet the Manager: Marcia W.
Marcia Wright-Soika joined FamilyWorks in July 2020. She stepped into the nonprofit sector after being inspired by the strength, resilience, and need of the local communities she covered as a journalist in Pennsylvania. In her most recent role as Director of Philanthropy and Strategic Partnerships for Mercy Housing Northwest, she helped to lead the strategy that launched a new community resource center in South Seattle, inspired in part by the holistic family services offered at FamilyWorks. Marcia is honored and thrilled to join FamilyWorks, and is looking forward to connecting with the volunteers, donors, and participants that form our rich and vibrant community.