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MOBILE MARKET QUARTERLY ROUNDUP – JANUARY 21

MOBILE MARKET QUARTERLY ROUNDUPAuthor: Claire Hurd Photo Credit: Corinna Mercado, Josie Moguin We know there is no “one size fits all” solution to hunger. That’s why we use a variety of strategies to get food to people who need it. We make sure our services are...

AGENCY SPOTLIGHT: COA COLFAX – JANUARY 14

AGENCY SPOTLIGHT: COLFAX COUNCIL ON AGING & HUMAN SERVICES Author: Elias Piña Nestled in a valley of wheat-covered hills and at a fork in the Palouse River sits the quiet town of Colfax, Washington. Colfax boasts a storied heritage rooted in agriculture....

MLK DAY OF SERVICE – JANUARY 7

MLK DAY OF SERVICEAuthor: Claire Hurd Martin Luther King Jr. Day is coming up on January 17. It is a day where we honor a man who worked his entire life to advance the rights and social justice of millions. We remember him for his moving speeches regarding the most...

FIVE WAYS TO GIVE THIS SEASON – DECEMBER 29

FIVE WAYS TO GIVE THIS SEASONIt’s the season of giving! A time when communities come together, and people give to charities or causes they are passionate about. We are always in awe of the generosity our community demonstrates by donating their time, food, or funds in...

WARMING WINTER RECIPES – DECEMBER 17

WARMING WINTER RECIPIESAuthor: Melissa Johnson The festive winter season is upon us, bringing with it cold weather, coziness, and of course, comfort foods! Our collection of favorites for winter warmer recipes are simple yet satisfying, with many using locally...

AGENCY SPOTLIGHT: SPOKANE VALLEY PARTNERS – DECEMBER 10

AGENCY SPOTLIGHT: SPOKANE VALLEY PARTNERSAuthor: Elias Piña Located next to Broadway Elementary, tucked away from the noise of I-90 traffic, the warehouse of Spokane Valley Partners can be heard playing music in the early morning hours as volunteers arrive to begin a...

GIVING TUESDAY: THANKS UMPQUA BANK – DECEMBER 3

GIVING TUESDAY: THANKS UMPQUA BANKAuthors: Claire Hurd November 30 was #GivingTuesday and our friends at Umpqua Bank offered a special, 24-hour gift match to help aid the most generous day of the year. As a result of this community’s kindness and generosity,...

TURKEY DRIVES: A THANKSGIVING RECAP – NOVEMBER 26

TURKEY DRIVES: A THANKSGIVING RECAPAuthors: Isabel Zimmerman, Jean Tucker & Claire Hurd This week, Second Harvest provided over 13,500 Thanksgiving meals to community members in our service territory. Through Tom’s Turkey Drive (in partnership with KREM2...