Keep the Community Fed

Keep the Community Fed Podcast - Season 2, Episode 3

Join host Carmen Smith for a spirited conversation with Gabby Peña, Baby Pantry Coordinator for White Center Food Bank. Carmen and Gabby discuss the history of the baby pantry, the various iterations of this resource over the years, what is offered to WCFB's "youngest customers" and, as always, what food makes Gabby think of home.

Keep the Community Fed Podcast - Season 2, Episode 2

Our first monthly 'short' episode of Season 2! Join host Carmen Smith for a conversation with Robert Fuentes, Development and Events Coordinator discussing our staff trip to Olympia for Hunger Action Day, watching the House debate bills, proposed Washington State legislation we are excited about and more!

Keep the Community Fed Podcast - Season 2, Episode 1

We’re excited to kick Season 2 off by welcoming Aaron Garcia from the White Center Community Development Association as our first guest. Join host Carmen Smith for a conversation with Aaron sharing about his upbringing, the journey behind opening the HUB Project, and so much more about his work in the community. As always, we discuss "what food makes you think of home?" and the power of food to bring people together.

Keep the Community Fed Podcast - Episode 13

A surprise "Bonus" episode to close out 2026! In this episode, Executive Director Carmen Smith and Development and Events Coordinator Robert Fuentes discuss the ups and downs of the past two months. With the challenges facing our customers and the incredible generosity from the community coming from the suspension of SNAP benefits, White Center Food Bank wants to share our experiences. We also discuss our End-of-Year appeal and the importance of continuing support of food security organizations in 2026 and beyond.

Keep the Community Fed Podcast - Episode 12

The final episode of Season 1 features special guest, King County Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda. Join hosts Carmen Smith and Gabbi Gonzales for a conversation about CM Mosqueda's background and history in politics, her future plans to support the White Center community and an inspiring conversation about what true leadership looks like. As always, we discuss "what food makes you think of home?" and the power of food to bring people together.