THE LUNCHBOX | QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER | SPRING 2024

SCHOOL PANTRIES: A SUCCESSFUL SEASON

Every year during the months of October – May, in partnership with Share and the Vancouver and Evergreen School Districts, Clark County Food Bank volunteers can be found setting up food pantries at 16 different sites around the county. These sites rotate days throughout the month offering a friendly, shopping-style experience, as well as 2 locations set up as convenient drive thrus.

Families enjoy walking through and choosing between varieties of fresh produce, bread, milk, eggs, and pantry items like rice and oats. Thousands of pounds are distributed each month during the school year. Food choices differ from week to week, but the smiles are always there. This opportunity helps to bridge the hunger gap amidst the continued rising cost of food. Each site can see anywhere from 30-90 families per distribution, increasing each year as the need continues to grow. Volunteers have been able to brighten the day even more with the addition of a box filled with shelf stable items geared towards children for each family. These boxes can contain granola bars, cereals, applesauce, and items that kids can eat without preparation.

For a full list of school pantry sites, visit the school pantry page