Food Distribution Center
The Food Distribution Center improves the health of over 10,000 individuals each month by distributing a variety of nutritious food to approximately 20 sites throughout Chelan and Douglas counties. These sites include food pantries, senior centers, meal sites, and low-income apartments.
By partnering with Northwest Harvest, 2nd Harvest, WSDA (Washington State Department Of Agriculture), local farms, and local grocery stores, we are able to rescue and distribute 1-3 million pounds of food each year.
Feeding our Community
Mobile Food Pantry
Using our “tiny home” we are able to help extend our food distributions to underserved communities in Chelan and Douglas Counties. Click “Learn more” for more information and to see our schedule.
Learn More about the Mobile Food Pantry
Food Drives
One third of our food comes from local food drives and private donations. They are an imperative part of our operations, and a great way to get involved locally while directly helping your community. Donations help to normalize the dinner plate by offering a variety of foods not typically found in the bulk foods received in the Food Distribution Center.
TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program) and Pantry Requirements
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is a federal program that helps supplement the diets of low-income Americans, including elderly people, by providing them with emergency food assistance at no cost. Through TEFAP, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) purchases a variety of nutritious, high-quality USDA Foods, and makes those foods available to state distributing agencies.
Anyone in Chelan and Douglas experiencing food insecurity is welcome to use any of our partnering pantries. We are contracted with WSDA, and do receive some foods considered government commodities that hold income guidelines. To see guidelines and learn about our distributions, please tap the “Learn More” button.
Learn More about TEFAP and Income Guidelines
Empty Bowls
Empty Bowls is the Food Distribution Center’s annual fundraiser. It combines artistic expression with education on food insecurity affecting our communities in Chelan and Douglas Counties.
Farm to Food Bank and Farm to Food Pantry
Two unique and exciting programs that alleviate agricultural waste while offering the freshest local produce to pantries.
Learn More about Farm to Food Bank and Farm to Food Pantry
