PROGRAMS
WEEKEND BACKPACK PROGRAM
We providel food for school children. We’ve partnered with Republic and Curlew Schools, as well as Northwest Harvest and Communities in Schools program, to provide prebagged food items that children can take home, helping to supplement nutrition for families in need. Food items are picked up at partner locations in Spokane and Colville.
BABY GEAR
We initially partnered with the Prepares Diaper Program with Catholic Charities, serving over 60 children, providing diapers and pull-ups, as well as diapers wipes, to families with children under the age of five years old. The program has also had the ability to provide cribs, car seats, clothing, formula, and other baby items, when available.
WINTER WEATHER GEAR PROGRAM
We purchase and seek donations of warm coats, hats, and gloves to pass out to children during the winter season. We look for end of season sales giving us the opportunity of purchasing new items at a significant discount, as well as partnering with Kelsi Manke, the owner of Kelsi’s Closet in Colville (a clothing resale retailer), who donates gently used gear that has been set aside throughout the year. These items are then handed out to children of families who may be struggling with other living costs.
SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM
We've had the opportunity of receiving and distributing supplemental food items, from partnering agencies, to families in need – including Seniors. This has been a tremendous help for those who are underemployed, working through medical and other financial issues, and are dealing the escalating cost of food, fuel, and many other necessities of life.
Unfortunately, food donations to these partnering agencies are down more than 80%, so we are relying on the kindess of donors in our community to assist when and where they can.