Salt of the Earth started in 1992 as an outreach to teens on the streets of Everett. Sandra Richards partnered with a dynamic 83-year-old woman named Mildred Yager who had a heart for these kids. Sandra began providing sack lunches for the teens. It started with 5 youth, and word got around — soon it was 35.

By that time, she was also making hot meals. It was getting expensive for their limited income, so she asked local grocery stores if they could help in any way. The stores were generous, and before she knew what was happening, she was feeding teens and adults alike.

For three years Sandra picked up food 365 days a year, making sack lunches, hot meals, and food baskets. Then God sent others to volunteer their time and effort to enable them to reach more people in the community. More food banks were opened and a van was donated.

Today we have five thriving food blessing locations in the area along with mercy housing and senior housing food drops. Our organization is run by the love and compassion of our volunteers working together as the body of Christ. We rally together with the same heart and vision, serving our community.

We are dedicated to God's promise of giving food to the hungry while creating community through compassionate service.

We don't require any documentation — just your name and some basic information. Everyone is welcome, no matter your circumstances. Whether you're in need of weekly food, going through a hard season, helping someone else, or simply don't like to see food go to waste, we're here for you.