Get Involved
CTK Food Share and Farm exists to use the vehicle of food to bring hope to the hungry people of Whatcom County and help volunteers become more like Jesus.
Jesus makes it clear that he takes it personally when we feed the hungry, and he has created this ministry to be a light to Whatcom County.
Our purpose speaks to our calling and points to our King:
“For I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave me something to drink; I was a stranger, and you invited me in…The King will answer and say to them, ‘I assure you and most solemnly say to you, to the extent that you did it for one of these brothers of mine, even the least of them, you did it for me.’ – From Matthew 25:35-40
Ways to Get Involved
If you’re interested in volunteering at the farm please check out the calendar! No need to sign up just show up! We’d love to have you. Our address is: 889 E Hemmi Road, Bellingham, WA 98226
For more ways to get involved keep scrolling through the variety of volunteer opportunities and roles below. Questions? Please email our Farm Director Faith Whaley at faithw@ctk.church.
Farm
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Field Trip & Event Hosts
The farm is a fun way for both children to learn about how food grows and for adults to serve. Field trips range from preschool to high school students but are always a great time. And event groups are an integral part of how we get so much of the work done at the farm. To host them we need you. Join us in opening the farm to different groups and make a difference in our community.
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Farm Volunteers
Our work season really gets started in early May as we till the fields and transplant our starts into the soil. However, our need for volunteers really picks up in July-September so if you are really wanting to get out there email farm@ctk.church to get on our mailing list to find out when we will be having workdays in the early season!
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Gleaning Team
Did you know that over 30% of all food grown is left in fields all over the United States?This year we believe that God is calling us to build a team to help rescue food from local farms and backyards and distribute it to food banks along with the other food we offer. To answer this call, we need to build out a whole team, including the people to organize, communicate, lead, and those doing the actual work of gleaning with us!
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Grow a Row or Gleaning Donation
If you are interested in growing a little extra for the food banks or find yourself with extra of a crop, reach out to us and we can work to find a way to get it to people who need it.
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Pick & Picnic
We would love to have you out at the farm to enjoy time of fun and fellowship with your crew (of at least 6 people)! Pick and picnics are a two hour gathering-the first hour you will bring a picnic meal to share together. The second hour your CTK host will help your crew to do some farm work harvesting a crop for a partner or pitching in on another farm project.
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Follow Us on Facebook or Instagram
If you want to see what we are up to or follow us throughout the season these are great places to do that! Click Here or the button below for Facebook. Click Here for Instagram.
Food Share
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Join the Item of the Month Club
Text ‘food’ to (360) 800-4173 and we’ll text you the link to the online wishlist for that month’s item as a friendly reminder.
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Purchase from the Amazon Wishlist
One quick, easy way to fulfill your monthly commitment is to shop our online wishlist. Your donation will ship automatically to us!
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Drop Off Your Items at CTK Bellingham
You can also add the monthly item to your shopping list and drop off your donation at the bin just inside the front doors at CTK. We’re open Mon-Thu, 9-4 and during Sunday services.
Other Ways to Help
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Give to the Blessing
The CTK Food Share & Farm ministry is solely funded through the CTK Blessing. All donations to CTK are tax deductible.
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Make a Business Donation
Do you have a business that would like to donate food for us to deliver to our partners? Contact Faith to start the conversation!
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Stay in the Know
Sign up to receive the monthly Director’s Report emailed to you with the latest information on the CTK Food Share & Farm.
Check out these CTK’ers putting their faith in action!
