Ethan Hunger

Hunger vs Hunger is my passion project. A small fundraiser that began in 2021, I set out hoping to smooth the oscillations of covid related food insecurity. Unfortunately, food insecurity in Whatcom County has increased at an alarming rate since then. Bellingham Food Bank now spends more money on food and serves more families than any other food bank in Washington State. This obviously isn't a fact that any of us wish to have in our community, but this is the reality we have.

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In just five years of fundraising, I have raised over $800,000. I've grown from two sponsors, to over fifty. Yet, the need at the Bellingham Food Bank has more than tripled. This July, I'll set out for the sixth time to burn as many calories in one day as I possibly can, while continuing to raise awareness for the food insecurity that exists in Whatcom County.

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This year's big day will be announced on May 1st:

The only hint I'm giving is that I'm attempting to break a world record.

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Every dollar raised from this fundraiser goes directly to the Bellingham Food Bank. Currently, 20% of Whatcom County relies on a food bank every week and the Food Bank is facing a $900,000 funding cut this year. The Bellingham Food Bank is one of the highest rated non-profits, with a program expense ratio of 94%. I've been volunteering there since 2021 and can't express how important they are to so many people in our community. Any donation goes a long ways. Thank you all in advance. 

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P.S. Donations are getting matched by multiple sponsors this year, multiplying your impact :)​​

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