About The Sky Valley Food Bank
Neighbors Helping Neighbors Since 1976
We couldn’t distribute more than 85,000 pounds of food every month without our volunteers, partners, staff, and programs. Learn about how we got started and what we do today.
Our Mission
To kindly and respectfully provide equitable access to nutritious food in our community.
Our Values
Value all individuals. Respect all individuals. Be kind to all individuals.
Our Vision
No person should go hungry.
There are more than 1,300 families in our community who don’t know where their next meal is coming from, who don’t have something to put on their table for dinner.
Imagine the stress and worry that comes from not having anything to feed your family.
At Sky Valley Food Bank, we believe that neighbors don’t let neighbors go hungry.
We provide supplemental food to those 1,300 families in need so that they don’t have to experience the despair of hunger. Our 100-plus volunteers distribute more than 85,000 pounds of food every month to our hungry neighbors.
This food is from our community-from schools, churches, businesses and community groups, it is donated by local grocery stores, and picked up every day by our volunteer drivers, it is donated by our partners Northwest Harvest and Food Lifeline, and it is purchased with your donations.
Programs At Sky Valley Food Bank
We offer a variety of programs at the Sky Valley Food Bank. We are always accepting donations, volunteers, and new participants. Explore our programs below.
History of the Sky Valley Food Bank
Our story begins in 1976, when Julia Morris teamed up with the Monroe Kiwanis Club to help with their Christmas Food Basket Drive. She knew there was a need all year round and began giving food out of her own cupboards. She rallied for help and donations until the Food Bank was officially set up inside a church annex. The Food Bank had many temporary homes until a permanent building was established at 233 Sky River Parkway in 1987, where it has continued to operate to this day.
Julia Morris was a local hero who worked diligently to reduce hunger in her community until the age of 81. She is memorialized by the City of Monroe’s official declaration the community garden next door the “Julia V. Morris Centennial Garden.”
When Julia passed away in 1999, her daughter Julie A. Morris stepped in as Executive Director and served until her retirement in 2010. Julie was instrumental in building the strong foundation that we stand on to this day. Neil Watkins ran the Food Bank from 2010 to 2017. During his time here Neil expanded the volunteer program and really strengthened our community ties. He was followed by Cindy Chessie from 2017 to 2022. Cindy led us through the COVID-19 pandemic and secured funding and plans for our 2023 expansion. Our current Executive Director, Matthew Campbell, took over the role in April, 2022. Matthew, a Monroe resident with a strong background in the food bank industry, is proud to be serving in his own community.
The day-to-day operations of the Food Bank are led by the Executive Director and overseen by our Board of Directors, made up of 11 dedicated and devoted individuals. But the lion’s share of the work is all handled by our team of more than 100 volunteers, who donate over 15,000 hours per year to ensure that EVERY family in Monroe has food on their table.
Our Past Executive Directors
Julia Morris
1976 – 1999
Julie Morris
1999 – 2010
Neil Watkins
2010 – 2017
Cindy Chessie
2017 – 2022
Our Impact
Food insecurity continues to be a significant issue in our area, with one-quarter of the children in the Monroe school district qualifying for free or reduced-price lunches. Within Snohomish County, nearly 90,000 residents are not sure where their next meal is coming from, and 1 out of 5 children are at risk of hunger.
Every week we provide food for an average of around 400 families through our Market and our weekend food bags. This amounts to more than 85,000 pounds of food distributed every month—over one million pounds per year!
Leadership – Staff & Board
Meet Our Staff
Matthew Campbell
Executive Director
2022 – Present
Matt took over leadership of the Food Bank in April, 2022, arriving with 16 years of previous service at Northwest Harvest and Hopelink. He has lived in Monroe for 20 years with his wife and two sons–Connor, 19, and Caleb, 16. In his spare time, he loves to watch his sons compete in the sports they play, and he loves to travel and find great food!
Maria Ujifusa
Maria has lived in Monroe since 2015. She comes with previous accounting and customer service experience and loves interacting with customers, donors and volunteers. In her spare time, she loves to go hiking with her two dogs, work on her garden, or learn a new language!
Jennifer Reasoner
Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator
Jen has been with the Food Bank since 2015, when she was hired to manage the Index Mobile Food Bank. She loves interacting with all the customers and volunteers. When Jen isn’t at the Food Bank, she loves spending time in her yard wrangling her two Welsh corgis and her husband.
Angie Kelleher
Warehouse Lead
Angie started working here in May, 2024. Born and raised in Monroe, she is now raising her own family here. She has 3 kids–Alyssa, 16, Lucy, 13, and Easton, 8, plus 3 crazy cats. She enjoys volunteering at their schools and all their events, and spending time with family and friends. She has been working in the real estate industry for the last 15 years and maintains her real estate career at Windermere Real Estate Snohomish.
Jenni Barnett
Warehouse Assistant
Jenni joined our team in December of 2025. A Snohomish High School graduate, Jenni has lived in Monroe for more than 20 years with her husband Jon and kids Noah (19) and Ava (17). She also has 2 dogs-Dozer and Bodie. When not at work Jenni likes to hang out with her family and enjoy the great outdoors. We’re thrilled to have her as a part of our team.
Meet Our Board of Directors
Mark Dunn, President
Vice President, Mindbody
Mark is a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience in business process and operations, serving as the Vice President of Customer Experience at Mindbody. Having called the Monroe area home for 25 years, he brings a deep-rooted commitment to the community. As a newly dedicated board member, Mark will leverage his expertise to ensure efficient operations and effective strategies to serve those in need.
Jesse Fish, Vice President
Owner/Broker, Windermere Real Estate/Snohomish
Jesse graduated from Monroe High School before attending the University of Washington. After 15 years of retail management in Seattle he moved home to begin a community-focused career in residential real estate in Monroe. Jesse is currently the owner and designated broker at Windermere Real Estate / Snohomish Inc. He believes strongly in building community through service and involvement, and has been a volunteer at the Food Bank since 2018.
Vince Bertrand, Secretary
CESCL/Stormwater Coordinator, City of Monroe
Vince has worked for the City of Monroe as the Environmental Coordinator for the past 16 years. He is an active volunteer in the community, and started working with the Food Bank in 2018. When time allows, Vince and his family enjoy spending time at Lake Chelan.
Dr. Travis Magelsen, Director
Home Loan Consultant/Dentist
Travis and his wife Melissa have been raising their six kids here in Monroe since 2001. Travis’s life mission is to relieve pain and improve others’ quality of life with integrity and skill. Travis appreciates how this community values people and responds to the needs of our neighbors. He has been a volunteer at the Food Bank since 2018.
Katy Woods, Treasurer
Branch Manager & Vice President, Coastal Community Bank
Katy has lived in Monroe with her family since 1997. She is the Branch Manager for Coastal Community Bank Monroe and Sultan locations, and also provides financial education classes for business owners. Katy has been on the board of the Food Bank since 2015, and believes the best way to make a difference in the community is by serving others.
Micky Doner, Director
Retired, Construction Industry IT
Micky and his family have supported and volunteered at the Food Bank since 2020, and he joined our Board in 2024. Micky is retired after 32 years in the construction industry working in IT. A resident of Snohomish County for more than 45 years, he and his wife live in Index and support their local community volunteering at our Mobile Food Bank.
Programs At Sky Valley Food Bank
We offer a variety of programs at the Sky Valley Food Bank. We are always accepting donations, volunteers, and new participants. Explore our programs below.
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