Here are some resources you need to know to help you navigate the winter weather:

Catholic Charities

  • Volunteer Chores: this service provides a wide range of tasks, including yard work and shoveling snow from driveways and pathways.
  • Contact: 509-459-6172

SNAP

  • Weatherization: check for safety hazards, improve ventilation, reduce drafts with weather stripping, etc.
  • Energy Assistance: helps make heating more affordable and helps maintain a warm home.
  • Contact: 509-456-7627

Para-Transit

  • Wheelchair accessible shared-ride transportation for individuals whose disability prevents them from using regular fixed bus routes
  • Contact: 509-328-1552

2nd Harvest Food Bank

  • Mobile Markets: Drive through emergency food boxes available at various locations throughout Spokane
  • Contact: 509-534-6678

Check out our quarterly newsletter from Greater Spokane County Meals on Wheels.

Food Box Distribution

The Inland Northwest Farmers Market Association is an amazing organization that distributes groceries to those in need. They are giving out large boxes of fresh produce, meat, and dairy every day of the week. You can pick up your box at any one of the locations listed below. You can also find more information online at www.inwfma.org/reserveyourbox! 

 

Monday:
Hillyard Farmers Market
3pm-5pm
5102 N Market St, Spokane, WA

Tuesday:
Fairwood Farmers Market
3pm-5pm
319 W Hastings Rd, Spokane, WA

Wednesday:
Millwood Farmers Market
3pm-5pm
9300 E Frederick Ave, Spokane, WA

Thursday:
South Perry Farmers Market
3pm-5pm
924 S Perry St, Spokane, WA

Friday:
Empire Cold Storage Food Box
12pm-2pm
11016 East Montgomery Drive, Spokane Valley, WA