Spring Newsletter
- Alecia
- Apr 6
- 5 min read
Spring 2026
Spring has sprung, and Sustainable Renton has so much planned! We welcome this season with new workshops, volunteer opportunities, and projects to share! Keep reading to learn what's been happening within our programs!
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Food Justice
Sustainable Renton is returning to St. Matthews!
We are happy to announce that, as of February, we have restarted our food distribution at St. Matthew's. The pantry is now inside St. Matthew's, on Wednesday nights from 5 - 6 pm! The pantry coincides with St. Matthew's Wednesday Community Meal, from 5:30 - 6:30 pm, with food supplied by Sustainable Renton.
This new pantry and meal program is possible because Sustainable Renton has several new partners! We are happy to announce that we've been accepted as a new agency with Food Lifeline, which opens up more opportunities for gleaning food. This includes the Tukwila US Chef Store and the Meridian QFC as new grocery store donors. We've also received funding from Harvest Against Hunger to purchase over $4,000 from local King County Farmers this growing season!
Our vast setup at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church
Some of our amazing gleaned produce.
Bread from our friends at Macrina Bakery.
We also have officially partnered with Agape Love to support their meal program! at Luther's Table! When the librarys restricted food distribution at their locations, we connected with Agape to help find creative solutions. We are now supporting their Community Breakfast Program on Mondays with food as well as their weekly food outreach in downtown Renton and at sober housing with our rescued food!
Our Greens for Good program is returning for 2026 and starting early this year
- at the West Seattle Farmer's Market!
Our Greens for Good program launched in May of 2025 and helps offset waste burden from local farmers while simultaneously giving fresh produce back to community members experiencing food insecurity. This reduces food waste, helps local farmers - many of whom are recovering from this Winter's flooding, and brings much-needed food to our local food pantries and meal programs.
In June, we will move this program to the Renton Farmers' Market!
This program is made possible through private donations. Click the button below to learn more about how you can support this program through our private donor match of up to $5,000!
Community Garden & Food Forest
Our February Fig Workshop was a success! Our attendees took home 2-4 fig tree starts while helping us with much-needed maintenance on our fig trees! Despite the rain, everyone brought their sunshine smiles to the event!
We're happy to announce that all 38 of our community garden plots are rented for the 2026 season!
We are so grateful for the opportunity to create access for our renters to be able to grow their own food and experience community with the earth!
Join us every second Saturday this Spring in the Garden!
Drop by anytime during our work party! Get your hands in the soil and enjoy community with us! Please
We have a variety of tasks around our garden and Food Forest, and many hands make quick work!
Our Food Forest is in progress to become an engaging, educational space that inspires circular food systems in your own backyard! We need lots of hands to help it thrive this season!
Interested in helping plan our Food Forest? Join our subcommittee!
The Food Forest Subcommittee meets every 2nd and 4th Thursday at 5 pm. This group works hard to make the most of this land so that it can provide resources and education back to the community!
Education & Outreach
Check out our latest Field to Flavor Blog! Thank you to those who have been following along this series and diving into different herbs with us! If you'd like to catch up on past blogs, visit our Sustainable Living Blog page on our website!
Field to Flavor Blog
Max and Joni continue to surprise us with their innovative uses of garden herbs! Check out the Field to Flavor Blog for a creative break from the ordinary.
Upcoming Workshops & Events
Dragon's Landing Festival
April 12th I 10 am - 5 pm
Don't miss our activity booth and grand debut of our sustainable sales booth at the 7th Annual Dragon's Landing Festival!
Embroidery Co - Create Night at Luther's Table
April 15th I 7 pm - 8:30 pm
Come enjoy an evening of creativity with your neighbors! All skill levels are welcome: some supplies are provided.
Earth Day Seed Starting
at Luther's Table
April 22nd I 6 pm - 7:30 pm
Celebrate our Earth and let's grow together! We have seeds ready to give to the community Just bring a pot and a positive attitude!
Zero Waste Workshop
at the DT Library
May 13th I 6 pm - 7:30 pm
Curious about reducing waste in your life?
Whether you’re a veteran recycler or just getting started, we hope you’ll join us for an engaging presentation and discussion!
Volunteer Opportunities!
St. Matthew's Pop - Up Pantry
Wednesdays I 5 pm - 7 pm
Every Wednesday! We need help setting up tables, checking in guests, and distributing food! Help us get food to our community!
Garden/Food Forest Work Party
Second Saturdays starting
April 11th I 10 am - 2 pm
Grab your gloves and a friend; let's get out to the garden! Help us weed and mulch to get ready for Spring!
Dragon Festival Activity Booth!
April 12th I 9 am - 6 pm
We need folks this weekend to help run our activity booth at the Dragon Festival! Come engage with kids while making upcycled crafts!
Weekly Food Sorting
Mondays & Wednesdays
3 pm - 5 pm
We need hands every week to help sort our rescued food before it goes out to the community!
Pantry Refresh
First Fridays I 4 pm - 6 pm
Come help us each month sort and organize our food storage! This is essential to ensuring safe and tidy operations!
The Table Meal Program
Saturdays I 8 am - 10 am
Free weekly community meal for all! We need help with prep and serving to help bring this meal to life every week.
We've got exciting news...
Sustainable Renton is launching something NEW at the Dragon's Landing Festival... our new shoppable booth! We have curated and crafted some very special items to enhance sustainability in your life! Curious? We hope you'll stop by our booth on April 12th in Downtown Renton!
Other Ways to Get Involved
Outside of our volunteer opportunities, there are lots of ways to get involved! Do you have a special passion or skill? Do you love web design, social media, or networking? Maybe you love doing behind-the-scenes work?
Our Board is also always in need of new perspectives! Our Monthly Board Meetings are open to all, and our members help guide this nonprofit to serve our community in an informed way!
We are a non-profit built on passionate volunteers and would love to get connected with you!
Upcoming Committee Meetings!
This newsletter was lovingly created by the volunteers and staff of Sustainable Renton. Thank you for reading! Please reach out to us through our website if you'd like to be involved or have any questions.
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