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Seattle Artist’s Painting Auction Spurs $58K Food Bank Boost

7/25/2026

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Seattle artist Ryan Henry Ward auctioned a Jimothy painting for $6,543.21, donated the proceeds to Ballard Food Bank and posted a receipt after transferring the money within 24 hours.
Amazon and seven other Seattle-area companies matched the bid, raising total corporate contributions to over $58,000 by July 24.
Ballard Food Bank serves more than 10,500 households each month and uses the donations for food, hygiene items, pet food, meals and rent assistance.

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Seattle artist Ryan Henry Ward auctioned a Jimothy painting for $6,543.21, donated the proceeds to Ballard Food Bank and posted a receipt after transferring the money within 24 hours.
Amazon and seven other Seattle-area companies matched the bid, raising total corporate contributions to over $58,000 by July 24.
Ballard Food Bank serves more than 10,500 households each month and uses the donations for food, hygiene items, pet food, meals and rent assistance.