Because No One Should be Hungry: Pothier finishes art for Food Bank Grand Opening On Saturday
Artist Chris Pothier of The Dalles was braving the heat this morning while installing 18 art panels at the Columbia Gorge Food Bank in the Port of The Dalles. Chris has been working on the project since March and is providing his artistry to the new food bank which will hold its grand opening on Saturday, May 20. Read CCCNew’s story about it here.
From Columbia Gorge Food Bank:
With the demand for food assistance at historic highs, Columbia Gorge Food Bank will mark the Grand Opening of its new warehouse and community food center this Saturday, May 20 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in The Dalles.
The new facility, located at 3525 Crates Way, expands Columbia Gorge Food Bank’s capacity to source and distribute locally-grown and -raised food in communities throughout Sherman, Wasco and Hood River counties — alongside new, community-led efforts to address the root causes of hunger and poverty.
The Grand Opening event will provide an opportunity for members of the media to tour the new facilities, learn about local anti-hunger programs and services, and meet some of the people leading us to a hunger-free future in the Gorge. Refreshments will be served along with family-friendly activities.
WHAT: Columbia Gorge Food Bank Grand Opening
WHEN: Saturday, May 20, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (program at 2:30 p.m.)
WHERE: 3525 Crates Way, The Dalles, OR
WHO: Featured Speakers include
Oregon Food Bank CEO Susannah Morgan
CGFB Transitional Executive Director Breen Goodwin
CGFB Manager Sharon Thornberry
Community leader Victor Valoz
Please RSVP for the event by contacting Rachael Van Klompenberg at rlucille@oregonfoodbank.org. We look forward to seeing you at the new home of Columbia Gorge Food Bank Grand Opening on May 20!
