Food insecurity is on the rise in Columbia River Gorge communities which heavily rely on imported goods rather than local food systems. Here’s a simple and brief explanation of the problem and some ideas on what you can do to help.
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Food insecurity is on the rise in Columbia River Gorge communities which heavily rely on imported goods rather than local food systems. Here’s a simple and brief explanation of the problem and some ideas on what you can do to help.
In a surprise announcement this week, WAGAP learned that effective immediately, Second Harvest is discontinuing service to food assistance programs across rural communities in Washington.
Columbia Gorge Food Bank is seeking administrative action from the City of The Dalles to get approval to renovate an existing 10,000 square foot warehouse located at 3525 Crates Way. The renovations to improve food insecurity services for the region are expected to cost upwards of $2 million.
Grocery Outlet is helping to feed the hungry in The Dalles.