The Wahtonka Pantry is one of five food pantries in The Dalles that looks to stem hunger which leads to to significant social effects including reduced educational attainment, strained family dynamics, mental health issues and a perpetuation of poverty and inequality, particularly affecting communities already marginalized by socioeconomic factors - such as unaffordable housing.

Employees from Columbia Gorge Food Bank, North Central Public Health District, Fish Food Bank, and OSU Cooperative Extension Wasco County are looking for your feedback. This fall, we are gathering information for the latest update of the Columbia Gorge Community Food Assessment.