Sarah Chan is the founder and executive director of PNW Plateful, a nonprofit rooted in the belief that everyone deserves access to nutritious, lovingly prepared meals. Drawing inspiration from her grandmother’s kitchen in Trinidad, Sarah has infused her work with the same warmth, resourcefulness, and community spirit that defined her upbringing.

Through her catering business, Calypso Kitchen, Sarah introduced Whatcom County to the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean, and in 2019, she transformed that same culinary passion into a force for good by launching PNW Plateful. What began as 150 scratch-made, individually packaged meals a week quickly grew into a community movement against hunger.

By 2022, PNW Plateful became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and now produces over 800 meals every week, partnering with eight local food banks and community organizations, including the Bellingham Food Bank, Kendall Food Bank, Nooksack Food Bank, Lummi Food Bank, the YWCA, Northwest Youth Services, and Birchwood Food Desert Fighters.

Under Sarah’s leadership, PNW Plateful has become more than a meal program, it’s a story of food justice, dignity, and hope. Every meal represents connection, compassion, and the power of community working together to ensure that no one faces hunger alone.

Sarah continues to lead with her signature blend of heart, flavor, and purpose, inspiring others to cook, share, and give with intention, one plate at a time.