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Fox 11 Food Project Hits Record-Breaking 64,120 Pounds of Food in 2025
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Fox 11 Food Project Sets Record‑Breaking 2025 Milestones – 64,120 Pounds of Food, 19,585 Families Served
The 2025 Fox 11 Food Project, a signature community‑service initiative run by the KCPQ “Fox 11” news station in the Seattle‑Tacoma area, just announced that it surpassed every previous record for food‑collection and outreach. Over the past summer the project collected an astonishing 64,120 pounds of non‑perishable food and provided essential groceries to 19,585 families across King, Pierce, Snohomish, and Kitsap counties.
A Record‑Breaking Harvest
The headline number—64,120 pounds of canned goods, pasta, rice, and other staples—was announced at a press conference held at the newly‑expanded Food Bank of Greater Seattle headquarters. According to the Food Bank’s executive director, this haul is the largest single‑collection for the region in the past decade. The project’s “Food Bucket” stations were set up in high‑traffic shopping malls, universities, and grocery stores throughout the metropolitan area. Every donation, whether a single can or a full crate, contributed to the collective total.
“We’re beyond thrilled to see how many people came out to help,” said Laura McCoy, Fox 11’s senior public‑service reporter. “The numbers speak for themselves—64,120 pounds is a staggering amount of nourishment that will feed thousands of families for months.”
In addition to the food, the project also collected an impressive 1,200 volunteer hours from community members, retirees, students, and corporate partners. These volunteers helped sort, pack, and deliver the food to local shelters, schools, and food‑bank distribution centers.
Reaching 19,585 Families
While the pounds of food are a headline figure, the true measure of success is the 19,585 families that will receive the donations. The Food Bank’s distribution network will send the collected goods to more than 300 community‑based agencies, including food pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters that serve low‑income residents, seniors, and children.
“Every bag we send to a family is a tangible reminder that someone in their community cares,” explained Marcus Ortega, program manager for the Food Bank of Greater Seattle. “We’ve seen a 20 % increase in the number of families served this year compared with last season, thanks to the generosity of our viewers and corporate partners.”
The data also indicate a geographic shift. In 2024, about 70 % of the collected food went to Seattle‑centric agencies. In 2025, that percentage fell to 58 %, reflecting a more balanced distribution that now includes rural towns in the eastern part of the county as well as suburban communities in Pierce County.
Community Partnerships Fuel the Success
The Food Project’s success would not have been possible without a coalition of local businesses, nonprofits, and civic groups. Major partners included:
- Amazon Web Services (AWS) – provided logistics software that tracked food collection in real time.
- Boeing and the Boeing Employee Volunteer Program – donated both food and volunteer hours.
- Microsoft and its “Tech for Good” initiative – supplied digital tools for data analysis and outreach.
- Local restaurants – donated free meals for volunteer groups to keep them energized during long sorting shifts.
Fox 11 also partnered with the “Save The Spoon” campaign, a city‑wide effort to reduce food waste by redirecting surplus from grocery stores to the Food Bank. The campaign’s website, linked within the original article, lists participating grocery chains and offers a “Donate Food” portal where viewers can schedule pick‑ups.
Voices from the Field
The press conference featured personal stories that illustrated the impact of the Food Project. One speaker, Maria Lopez, a mother of three who has struggled with food insecurity for five years, said the donations saved her family “from having to choose between medicine and food.” She also highlighted how the Food Project’s partnership with the local school district provided a meal plan for her children that will last until next Christmas.
Another speaker, Captain James Lee of the U.S. Coast Guard, thanked Fox 11 for helping his base’s 50‑member volunteer crew donate 2,000 pounds of canned goods during a scheduled “Supply‑Drop” event. Lee added, “It’s the kind of community support that reminds us why we serve.”
Looking Ahead
Fox 11 is already planning the next iteration of the Food Project for fall 2025. The station’s “Future‑Food 2025” campaign will include a “Harvest Harvest” partnership with the King County Farm Bureau to promote local produce, a digital “Food‑Tracker” app that lets viewers see real‑time donation updates, and a $50,000 matching grant from a regional philanthropy foundation.
“Last year’s results set a new bar,” said Fox 11 anchor and public‑service host, Alex Morales. “We want to keep raising the stakes, both in the number of pounds collected and in the reach of the families we help. It’s a cycle of giving that feeds back into the community.”
The original article also linked to a downloadable PDF of the 2025 Food Project’s financial report, a “Volunteer Guide” PDF, and a live‑stream link that viewers can watch to follow the distribution process in real time. Fox 11’s website now features a “Donate Online” button that accepts direct food or monetary contributions, ensuring that supporters can help even if they cannot physically drop off goods.
Take Action
If you’d like to get involved, consider one of the following:
- Drop off canned or boxed food at any of the 28 designated Food Bucket locations across the Seattle‑Tacoma area.
- Volunteer 2–3 hours with the Food Bank’s sorting teams (register at the Food Bank’s website).
- Make an online donation through Fox 11’s “Donate” portal to help fund future Food Projects.
- Spread the word on social media with the hashtag #Fox11FoodProject.
The 2025 Fox 11 Food Project proved that community partnership and media engagement can produce remarkable results. With a record 64,120 pounds of food and 19,585 families served, Fox 11 has set a high standard for local philanthropy—and the next season promises to be even bigger.
Read the Full Fox 11 News Article at:
[ https://fox11online.com/news/fox-11-food-project/2025-fox-11-food-project-sets-records-64120-pounds-of-food-19585-collected ]
