Be part of Alimentando al Pueblo's 2nd Latino Heritage Food Drive from September 13 – October 17, 2025!

Join us in honoring our heritage and address food insecurity through a month full of events and efforts to increase cultural food donations to our food bank.

ABOUT THE CAMPAIGN

Comida y Corazón is a food drive by Alimentando al Pueblo whose mission is to cultivate healing through comunidad, comida, and celebración. Learn more

This campaign brings community together to share the rich flavors and traditions of Latino culture during Latino Heritage Month. 

CAMPAIGN GOAL

Our goal is to feed 300 families from South King County.

OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE

Explore our tiers of engagement below to learn about the different ways you, your friends, and family can participate. We want this campaign to be fun and accessible to everyone, helping us reach our goal.

Can’t participate in person? You can support our efforts at any time from anywhere by making a monetary contribution to our campaign.

1. ENJOY | DISFRUTAR

Visit participating restaurants to taste the flavors of Latino cuisine. A portion of proceeds will support our campaign.

2. HELP | AYUDAR

Partner with us! Activate your local community by hosting a Latino Heritage Food Drive alongside our campaign.

By hosting a food drive, you’ll be helping to provide culturally relevant foods to those in need while uplifting the dignity of every donation.
Complete the form with details about your organization. We’ll reach out to you with all the necessary materials, resources, and support to make your food drive a success!

3. ENJOY | GOZAR

Join us one of our vibrant events celebrating Latino Heritage Month with music, food, and culture! We will be co-hosting some events with partners, and other where we will be tabling for you to come say hi, drop off your donations, and pick up materials in support of our efforts.

Sept 13, 12-2pm: Campaign kick off with PCC

Celebrate the beginning of Latino Heritage Month with Alimentando al Pueblo from 10 am to 2 pm. Sept. 13th at the Burien PCC. Enjoy live music, food and an opportunity to meet members of the organization.

Sept 14, 1-9pm: FUNDRAISING EVENT AT YOLI'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT

Enjoy your favorite carne asada and give back at the same time! For every carne asada plate or taco sold, $1 will be donated to Alimentando al Pueblo. We’ll also collect food donations at the door—bring an item and receive a special coupon from Yoli as a thank you!

10218 SE 240th St, Kent, WA 98031

OCT 11TH, 9AM-1PM: CORRIENDO CON EL PUEBLO

All Strides Latines is hosting a 5K run, and we’re honored to be the beneficiaries! Lace up your shoes and join us for a fun, energizing day while supporting a great cause. Every step you take helps uplift our community—come run, walk, or cheer us on! Click on image to register. 

OCT 11TH, 9pm-2AM: CUMBIA DEL PUEBLO AT LA ESQUINA 21+

Come celebrate and dance with us at La Esquina Restaurant : 653 SW 153rd St, Burien, WA 98166. More details on the way .

OCT 17TH, 6-9pm: POZOLE DEL PUEBLO

Join Alimentando Al Pueblo on Friday, Oct 17TH, 6-9pm for Pozole del Pueblo, a fundraiser that features servings of pozole, a hearty stew, from different regions of Mexico. The event will be held at Lake Burien Presbyterian Church 15003 14th ave Sw Burien 98168​.

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTICIPATING PARTNERS

CONTACT US

For press inquiries and request for materials, email chisme@alimentandoalpueblo.org

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Enrique Gonzalez

Racial Equity Planner, King County Hazardous Waste

Enrique Gonzalez is a Racial Equity Planner for King County Hazardous Waste who has been a social justice advocate for many years. He has worked at the Seattle Office of Police Accountability as a Community Engagement Specialist where he focused on developing relationships with community members and facilitated access to the police accountability process. Before that he worked as a Community Advocate and Commissioner on the Seattle Community Police Commission. Enrique traces his roots to the peaceful occupation of El Centro de la Raza, an organization dedicated to race and social justice through advocacy and programing, which his grandmother and father were a part of and where he grew up and worked for 11 years.

Enrique has a degree in American Ethnic Studies (Chicano Studies) from the University of Washington and he speaks Spanish fluently. He also grew up training in Hung Gar Kung Fu which he continues to practice. In his spare time, he enjoys working on his car which he takes to the track from time to time. 

Raquel Gomez

Social Impact Manager, Seattle Credit Union

Raquel Gomez was born and raised Seattle! She is the Social Impact Manager at Seattle Credit Union, formerly with BECU,  and for the past 6 years she has worked with her team to assist her community in achieving their financial goals and dreams. Raquel is one of the Founders of BECU’s Latinx Employee Resource Group and currently holds the title of Cultural Awareness Lead.

When they’re not at work, you can find Raquel actively volunteering within her community, spending time with her family and/or at the Sounders games!