Recent floods in Whatcom County have devastated area farms, homes, and communities. The recovery process is difficult, but as a community we are here to support and uplift one other. Listed below are opportunities to donate and resources for farmers and others affected by flooding. If you have additional resources to share, please pass them along to annikas@sustainableconnections.org and we’ll do our best to include it here.

Whatcom Strong is the official website for Whatcom flood relief. Visit their website for updates, resources, and ways to help.

The Whatcom County Library System has a robust Community Resources page, including resources for homeowners.

Whatcom County has a wide range of flood-related resources. 

The WWU Small Business Development Center has resources and support for small businesses affected by flooding.

The Whatcom Community Foundation is accepting applications for disaster relief support for nonprofits, including religious charities.

Clara’s Canning has compiled a comprehensive list of resources for Western Washington, including resources for farmers, residents, and individuals looking to donate.

Here are opportunities to donate to flood relief efforts:

• • • Whatcom Long Term Recovery Group (Whatcom Strong): Providing coordination and recovery services to individuals and families
    • Whatcom Small Business Recovery Fund: Supporting flood impacted small businesses in Whatcom County.
    • Whatcom Community Foundation Resilience Fund: Flexible funding supporting community recovery efforts.
    • The Community Food Co-op: The Co-op will use their Farm Fund to help in this time of critical need. The Co-op will redirect PIN pad donations toward the Farm Fund’s emergency flood response efforts. Every dollar contributed will go directly toward helping local farmers recover. This may include things like repairing irrigation systems, replacing lost crops and damaged equipment, and getting fields back into production as quickly as possible. If you’re able, contribute at the register or online. Even small donations add up quickly when thousands of neighbors participate.
    • Whatcom Food and Farm Fund (Whatcom Community Foundation): In partnership with the Community Food Co-op and its Farm Fund, the Whatcom Food and Farms Fund was established to support Whatcom County farms impacted by flooding. Donate here.

Here are opportunities to directly support farms affected by the floods:

• • Mariposa Farm: This fundraiser is intended to provide rapid, flexible support for the family’s unmet recovery needs—including basic living needs and other recovery-related expenses not fully covered by insurance or disaster assistance. Donate through their GoFundMe.
  • Terra Verde Farm: This fundraiser will help cover recovery costs, lost early-season flower income, and essential household and farm needs. Donate through their GoFundMe.
  • Spring Time Farm CSA: Purchase CSA shares to directly support Spring Time Farm during flood recovery. CSA sign up page.
  • Wanderwood Farm Market Cards: Purchase market cards, Wanderwood Farm’s CSA style program, to directly support the farm. Market Card page.

If a farm needs flood emergency or recovery assistance, contact Whatcom Emergency Management at 360-676-6681. If the need cannot be addressed locally, it is passed up to State Emergency Operations Center which has staff from the state Department of Agriculture (WSDA). Locally, the federal USDA Farm Services Agency (FSA) can be reached at 360-318-8121 or in person at:

Everson Service Center
914 Citadel Drive, Suite C
Everson WA 98247

Here is information from the WSDA on programs that are available to support your recovery efforts, and how to document your losses.

Whatcom farmers can find resources from Whatcom County including damage assessment forms, debris removal, and flood call center.

Farmers who are vendors with Seattle Neighborhood Farmers Markets: you are likely eligible to apply for somewhat immediate relief funds through their Good Farmer Fund.