State Fair Food Drive Collects More Than 15,000 Meals for Local Food Banks
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MONROE, Wash., August 6, 2026 – The 2026 Evergreen State Fair Food Drive has officially concluded, with community members donating enough food to provide 15,233 meals for local families in need.
Through much of June and July, donations were collected at 10 Lee Johnson Auto Family dealerships across the region and during special drive-thru events at the Evergreen State Fair Park in Monroe and the Sultan Shindig.
"Summer is one of the most challenging times of the year for food banks, as donations often decrease while the need remains high," said Christy Radford, Supervisor of the Sultan Community Food Bank. "We are running low on food, so anything is helpful for our community."
"The food banks support nearly three-quarters of a million people in Snohomish County alone," said Casey Davis, Executive Director of the Edmonds Food Bank and President of the Snohomish County Food Coalition. "Thank you for donating and supporting your community and neighbors."
In partnership with the Snohomish County Food Coalition and Lee Johnson Auto Family, community members received a 2026 Evergreen State Fair weekday admission ticket for every five food items donated.
The Evergreen State Fair is proud to work with Lee Johnson Auto Family and grateful for its continued partnership and support of this year's Food Drive. Thanks to the generosity of the community and its partners, local families will benefit from the donations collected while continuing a tradition of giving that strengthens Snohomish County.
Free Attractions at the 2026 Evergreen State Fair
With the food drive wrapped up, the Evergreen State Fair Park staff are preparing to welcome visitors back through the gates beginning Thursday, August 27, for 11 days of family fun, agriculture, entertainment, and community traditions, with many free activities available.
Free fun activities at this year's fair include opening night fireworks (9 p.m.) and the Classic Car Display (3-7 p.m.), an America 250 Concert, the International Lumberjack Show, Aztec Indian Dancers, BMX Freestyle Show, All-Alaskan Racing Pigs, stage and roving performers, exploring the Shannahan Cabin Historical Site, Western Heritage Center Museum, Antique Tractor Display and Pedal Tractors, Draft Horses, animal exhibits, Toddler Town, access to daily shopping and a new Summer Artisan Market!
For the latest schedules and attraction information, visit evergreenfair.org.
About the Evergreen State Fair Park
Located in Monroe, Washington, the Evergreen State Fair Park collaborates with community partners to sustain, maintain, and innovate an inclusive and accessible gathering place for Snohomish County residents and visitors. Since 1949, the 193-acre Fair Park has hosted the Evergreen State Fair, welcoming hundreds of thousands of visitors each year while serving year-round as home to community events, horse shows, trade shows, auto racing, RV camping, and more.
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