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 18; July 2, 16, & 30; Aug 13 & 27; Sept 10 & 24)
St John Lutheran Church
(11005 NE Hwy 99)
1:30pm-2:30pm
4th Friday of the Month
(June 26, July 31, August 28, September 25)
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 visit Sharevancouver.org to find the meal site closest to you.
Summer lunches and snacks will also be served by Washington Elementary's Boys and Girls Club. These are available to community members under 18 years of age.
Lunch 12:00-12:45pm
Snack 3:00-3:30pm
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.
Saturday, August 1
9:00am -3:00pm
The church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
(220 NE Hearthwood Blvd)
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