The following opportunities are compiled by VPS Family Community Resource Centers. The events and activities are not endorsed by Vancouver Public Schools.
Food Bank Fresh is a summer mobile food pantry that focuses on distributing produce and other fresh product from June to September. Everyone is welcome!
Free Clinic of SW Washington (4100 Plomondon St)
1:30pm - 2:30pm
every other Thursday
(June 5 & 19; July 3, 17, & 31; Aug 14 & 28; Sept 11 & 25)
St John Lutheran Church
(11005 NE Hwy 99)
1:30pm-2:30pm
4th Friday of the Month
(June 27, July 25, August 22, September 26)
For more locations and dates visit clarkfoodfinder.org or call 360-693-0939
All children 18 and under can have lunch for FREE at several locations in our community. All food must be consumed at the site. No paperwork is needed and no personal information is collected. You can text FOOD or COMIDA to 304-304 to find the site closest to you. Here is a list of some sites in this area.
Vancouver Community Library
June 23-Aug 8
Mon - Fri 12:00-1:00pm
Hough Elementary School
June 30 - Aug 8
Mon - Fri 12:00-1:00pm
Discovery Middle School
(Kiggins Bowl)
July 29-July 31
Tues- Thurs 11:45am-12:30pm
River City Church
June 23-August 8
Mon - Fri 11:30am-12:30pm
Downdown Market
8th & Esther St
Saturdays 9am-3pm
Sundays 10:00 am-3:00pm
To get their SNAP Market Match, visit the Market Information Booth. Swipe your EBT card for the amount you want to spend at the market. You will be matched dollar for dollar up to $25 per day in free vouchers to spend on fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, mushrooms, and edible plant starts.
Produce Pals
Produce Pals provides an opportunity for children to engage in the local food system through conversations with farmers, educational games, demonstrations and exposure to new fruits and vegetables. After completing an activity, kids receive a $4 token to spend on produce at the market.
Friday, July 12
6:00pm
Bagley Community Park (4607 Plomondon St)
Resource Fair starts before the Movie in the Park.
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