The Greenwood Food Bank currently has less than two palettes of holiday food, a dire situation for the holidays, according to Volunteers of America Western Washington, the organization that runs the food bank.

“This time last year we had seven palettes of holiday food," Patty Leach, program manager for the Greenwood Food Bank said in a Volunteers of America press release. "This year we only have two. Demand has been increasing, and we are struggling to meet the need."

Last month, the Greenwood Food Bank had an unprecedented number of clients visiting the food bank, according to Volunteers of America.

“In one month, our numbers grew to an additional 1,000 individuals served," Leach said in the press release. "We are currently serving 4,000 individuals each month. I have never seen that type of growth at our food bank."

Food donations have decreased this year, according to Volunteers of America. The Greenwood Food Bank needs nutritious, hearty food as well as holiday food items, especially frozen turkeys.

Residents can make a food donation at the Greenwood Food Bank from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and until 8 p.m. on every second Friday at 9041 Greenwood Ave. N.

Leach encourages anyone who has been thinking about making a donation to do so now.

"The needs at the food bank will continue to increase during the holiday season," she said in the press release. "A donation of just $1 can purchase six meals. Anyone can make a difference with just a dollar.”

To make a monetary donation, click here or send a check to Volunteers of America, 9041 Greenwood Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103.

Of those served at the Greenwood Food Bank, 50 percent are children and seniors, according to Volunteers of America.

Visit www.voaww.org or call 206.965.1496 to learn more. Click here to watch a video on current food bank needs.