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Blog / Published on Nov 20, 2025

Watch: That Transit Show, episode 13

As demand rises, transit helps people get to food banks

Food banks are a lifeline for people facing food insecurity year-round. But recent changes and the upcoming holiday season have caused increased demand in the community. In this episode of That Transit Show, host Monica Spain talks with Carla Rankin, Executive Director and CEO of Arlington Community Food Bank and Vice President of the Snohomish County Food Coalition. Carla shares how food banks are responding and the role public transit plays.

She also talks about how the closure of the Fred Meyer on Casino Rd. in Everett has caused a ripple effect, driving even more people to visit food banks and how you can help people in your community. Learn about ORCA reduced fare programs, Zip Shuttle, and Community Transit's Bus to Food Banks web page. 

Headshot of Monica Spain, Media Relations Specialist
Written by Monica Spain, Public Information Officer
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