EVENTS HAPPENING IN YOUR AREA.
KAY PORTA, SCHOOL DISTRIBUTIONS AND STATE LEADERS’ VISIT – APRIL 21
PASSING OF KAY PORTA
Kay Porta, Second Harvest’s beloved founder, passed away on April 15 at the age of 96. She founded the Spokane Food Bank, now Second Harvest, in 1971. Her passion for joyfully serving her community continues to inspire Second Harvest’s volunteers and staff each day. Read more about Kay Porta’s life and legacy here.
FRESH AND FROZEN SCHOOL DISTRIBUTIONS
Second Harvest is now holding up to four food distributions a day at schools in the Spokane, Riverside, Nine Mile, Mead, West Valley and Cheney school districts. More than 800 families have received a variety of fresh and frozen items since the distributions began last week. Schools are promoting these events to their families.
STATE LEADERS VISIT SECOND HARVEST
Washington state leaders, including Rep. Cathy McMorris-Rodgers and Lisa Brown, Washington state director of commerce, visited the National Guard members serving at Second Harvest during the COVID-19 pandemic. Check out photos of their visit here.
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Gratitude for Giving Tuesday – December 2
GRATITUDE FOR GIVING TUESDAY - DECEMBER 2Author: Chris Houglum Putting generosity into action New in town? Hardly. Idaho Central Credit Union (ICCU) has been collaborating with Second Harvest to help feed people in the Inland Northwest for more than four years....
Turkey Drive Thank You – November 25
Thank you to everyone who supported this year’s turkey drives! Your generosity made the holidays brighter for thousands of local families.
Community Partner Spotlight: Lamb Weston – November 18
COMMUNITY PARTNER SPOTLIGHT: LAMB WESTON - NOVEMBER 18 Author: Jean Tucker Have you planned your Thanksgiving menu? Will you celebrate with family and friends over a bountiful meal of special dishes? Your turkey dinner will cost a lot more this year due to...
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