Relieving Hunger in the Columbia Valley
COLUMBIA VALLEY FOOD BANK
Since the pandemic, food bank use continues to rise. The numbers are in, and we can confirm that in 2023 we supported a 33% rise in hampers distributed. Total individuals served each time a household entered our facility added up to a staggering 3049 individuals. Nearly one-third of these recipients were children. These ever-increasing numbers continue to indicate the critical nature of our work.
The Columbia Valley Food Bank provides needed support for individuals and families whose current needs are not being met by society.
While our ultimate goal is to go out of business because society no longer needs this service and ensure everyone’s right to food is realized. In the interim we will continue to marshal the donations provided to us for distributing healthy food and support in a responsible manner.
News & Thank yous!
Red Apple Thanksgiving Fundraiser fills food bank shelves!
Last Friday, we loaded up two vehicles full of food, thanks to the team at Red Apple and there annual Thanksgiving Fundraiser. The Columbia Valley Food Bank saw at 48% increase in August alone, compared
Feed the Valley a success!
Feed the Valley at Rocky River Grill, a resounding success to help raise funds and food for the Columbia Valley Food Bank.
Springs Golf Giving
A gracious thanks is extended to the Springs Senior Men's Golf Club. Your recent donation of $5000 to the CVFB, as a result of your pooled funds from the senior men's golf tournament, will serve our valley considerably. Contribution's such as this truly help the Columbia Valley Food Bank continue to fill hampers for the rising number of people in need of our support.
HEALTH AND FOOD SAFETY
Continued Protection Measures
We are taking many internal precautions at the CVFB to avoid the spread of communicable diseases, including COVID-19. Those precautions include regular hand washing, frequent cleaning of high-touch areas and common areas, and use of gloves when appropriate.
We want to thank our volunteers and all those we serve, for their continued commitment to keeping each other healthy and safe. We request those visiting our facility adhere to protective measures such as frequent hand washing and mask wearing when deemed appropriate.
Attention Food Bank Donors
The Columbia Valley Food Bank does NOT solicit door to door. If you encounter someone at your door asking for cash or food donations on behalf of the CVFB, please report to your local non-emergency police line.