WHAT WE DO
Clark County Food Bank manages 10 million pounds of food each year, which is equivalent to 8.3 million meals for individuals and families experiencing hunger. We work with over 50 nonprofit partner agencies at 100+ distribution sites, along with food bank led programs, to serve neighbors facing food insecurity throughout Clark County. With over 148,000 hungry individuals in Clark County, the need is great, but we are here to help.
Our Mission
To alleviate hunger and its root causes.
Achieving our mission is done in two parts: providing emergency food relief to individuals and families, as well as implementing a preventative stance against the various causes of hunger.
Our Vision
To inspire and grow a network of community health.
Through our efforts, we hope to be a positive influence and provider for healthy lifestyles, professional growth, and opportunities to serve the community.
Our Values
We embrace, respect, honor, and serve all people while creating an inclusive culture that celebrates everyone’s unique experience and background to best serve our community to alleviate hunger and its root causes.
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People come first. We act out of concern for others and seek to live selflessly. We respect those we work with. People come first. We act out of concern for others and seek to live selflessly. We respect those we work with.
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We are grateful. We like each other and the work that we do. We take our mission seriously, but enjoy the process.
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We work together with shared values and programs for the good of the entire community, inspiring others to contribute.
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We tell the truth, are reliable and trustworthy, and are responsible with the resources given to us.
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We seek to be efficient and effective, not perfect, but always getting better.
Partner Agency Network
Successfully pursuing our mission statement requires strategic partnering with other nonprofits, private and corporate partners, as well as various other community organizations in the greater Clark County area. Our direct line of food distribution goes through over 50 partner agencies that provide a wide range of services to diverse clientele. The network of Partner Agencies includes food pantries, meal sites, shelters, community centers, churches, nonprofit organizations, and more.
Key Food Partners
Clark County Food Bank is a member of the Oregon Food Bank & the Feeding America Network. We also partner with Northwest Harvest, National Association of Letter Carriers, Washington Food Coalition, Walk & Knock food drive, Washington State Dept. of Agriculture, and Y.E.A.H.
Hunger in Clark County
Since the beginning, our community has taken care of neighbors in need. The timeline below was created in partnership with Leadership Clark County in 2014. Illustrating the key moments of hunger relief in Clark County history from 1836 at the historical Fort Vancouver to 2014 when the project was completed, this engaging timeline provides a detailed look into the history of Hunger Relief here in our community.
See the Food Bank in Action
Learn more about our mission, vision, and values through our short, informative videos. The best way to understand who we are and what we stand for is to see it yourself- so, explore our video archives & join the mission to alleviate hunger in Clark County.