FISH Community Food Bank

05/31/2026

Summer Volunteers Needed

Summer is a busy time at FISH, and many of our regular volunteers are traveling or enjoying well-earned vacations. If you're out of school for the summer, have a flexible schedule, or are simply looking for a meaningful way to give back, we'd love to have you join us.

We currently have openings in a variety of volunteer roles, including:

🥕 Food Pantry & Warehouse Support
🍽️ Senior Nutrition & Community Meal Service (kitchen and dining room assistance)
🚚 Meals on Wheels Drivers and Substitute Drivers
🛒 Grocery Rescue
🌱 Farm4FISH and Gleaning Opportunities
📋 Front Desk and Administrative Support

Whether you can volunteer regularly or just help fill in during the summer months, your time makes a real difference for neighbors across Kittitas County.

To learn more and apply, visit www.kvfish.org/volunteer or email [email protected]

FISH Community Food Bank is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

05/30/2026

05/30/2026

It's Market Day which means SNAP recipients can DOUBLE their dollars at the Ellensburg Farmers Market!

Did you know that at more than 100 participating farmers markets and farm stands, customers who use the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/EBT benefits can stretch their food budget to buy more fruits and vegetables!

Not a SNAP recipient yet? Get in touch!
Alondra Ruiz
Hablo Español!
Basic Food (SNAP) & Commodities Coordinator
Office: (509)925-5990 Ext. 1008
Email: [email protected]

Use the form to get a call:

https://form.jotform.com/233106037441142 English
https://form.jotform.com/233116686589166 Spanish

If you use SNAP/EBT:

-Go to a participating market's information booth and tell them you’d like SNAP Market Match
-Swipe your EBT card for the amount you want to spend
-You will receive that amount in EBT tokens and the same amount in SNAP Market Match dollars. Markets match $25 or more per day, check with your local market for their daily match amount.

Shop for:
Fresh vegetables
Fresh fruits
Mushrooms
Fresh herbs
Seeds and plants that produce food (for example, tomato seeds or tomato plants)

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

05/30/2026

Seedlings + SNAP = Grow Your Own Food

Did you know you can use SNAP benefits to buy seeds and seedlings?

That means you can grow your own fruits, vegetables, and herbs right at home.

A small start can turn into a season of fresh food!

If you haven't applied for benefits or you applied in the past but have had a change in circumstance (loss of job or hours, added a household member, childcare expenses, medical expenses) it's worth it to check in with our SNAP Coordinator Alondra to find out if you qualify! Email [email protected]
This institution is an equal opportunity employer and provider.

05/29/2026

Yesterday, we received a generous donation of tomato starts from an anonymous supporter, and all of the plants have found new homes! We’re so grateful for our community’s kindness in helping our clients grow their own food and supporting FARM4FISH, our homegrown produce program. Do you have any extra plant starts in your greenhouse? We would be happy to take them and distribute them to our clients.

Have any questions about FARM4FISH? Contact Grace at [email protected] or call (509) 925 5990 ext. 1002.

05/29/2026

Volunteer Meals on Wheels Drivers Needed

Do you have a couple of hours to spare on a weekday morning? FISH Community Food Bank is looking for volunteer drivers to help deliver Meals on Wheels to local seniors.

As a Meals on Wheels driver, you'll provide more than a meal. You'll help neighbors remain independent and connected while bringing a friendly face to their day.

Volunteer shifts are approximately 2 hours on weekday mornings, and mileage is reimbursed at 72.5¢ per mile.

Interested in learning more or signing up? Contact Natalie at [email protected].

A small commitment can make a big difference for a neighbor in our community. ❤️

FISH Community Food Bank is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

05/29/2026

Each year, we invite local gardeners to grow fresh produce for FARM4FISH, our homegrown donation program. To support this effort, we’re highlighting the Bookworms to Earthworms Seed Share, the free seed library at the Ellensburg Public Library. This resource helps reduce financial barriers by providing seeds to anyone who wants to grow their own food or contribute fresh produce to FISH. If you have any extra seeds laying around, consider bringing them to the seed library and sharing the abundance. Fresh garden donations can be brought to 804 Elmview Road, Ellensburg. What are you planting in your garden?

Cada año, invitamos a los jardineros locales a crecer productos frescos para FARM4FISH, nuestro programa de donación de cosechas locales. Para apoyar este esfuerzo, destacamos el intercambio de semillas “Bookworms to Earthworms”, la biblioteca gratuita de semillas en la Biblioteca Pública de Ellensburg. Este recurso ayuda a reducir las barreras económicas al proporcionar semillas a cualquier persona que quiera cultivar sus propios alimentos o contribuir con productos frescos a FISH.

Si tienes semillas adicionales en casa, considera llevarlas a la biblioteca de semillas y compartir la abundancia. Las donaciones de productos frescos del jardín pueden entregarse a 804 Elmview Road, Ellensburg. ¿Qué estás plantando en tu jardín?

05/27/2026

Registration is now open for FISH’s Picnic in the Park!

Once school is out, children and teens ages 1–18 can receive free weekly meal boxes at locations throughout Kittitas County.

This year, Picnic in the Park is moving to a meal box format at all locations. Each weekly box includes 7 breakfasts and 7 lunches per child, helping families access meals more flexibly throughout the week.

Preregistration is strongly encouraged and families who preregister will be guaranteed meal boxes.

https://form.jotform.com/261135911151043

How It Works
-Free for all children ages 1–18
-Weekly meal boxes include 7 breakfasts and 7 lunches
-One box per child
-Pickup available at locations throughout Kittitas County
-Meal boxes are available regardless of household income

Pickup Locations in:
-Cle Elum
-Ellensburg
-Easton
-Kittitas
-Roslyn
-Thorp
-Vantage

Questions? Email [email protected]

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05/26/2026

For participating seniors, CSFP offers more than just food and nourishment. It also helps combat the poor health conditions often found in seniors who experience food insecurity. CSFP food packages are specifically designed to supplement nutrients typically lacking in participants’ diets. These healthy foods help seniors avoid costly hospitalizations and nursing home placements.

Free Monthly Food Boxes for Seniors

Seniors age 60+ with an income below $23,475 (single) or $31,725 (two-person household) may qualify for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP).

FISH provides eligible seniors in Kittitas County with a free box of nutritious food every month. Boxes are delivered to partner pantries across the county, including Easton, and are also available through Mobile Pantry distributions in Roslyn and Kittitas.

Each box includes a variety of healthy foods such as canned fruits and vegetables, juice, dairy, potatoes, cereal, rice, and protein.

This program is a great way to stretch your budget while ensuring regular access to nutritious food — at no cost to you.

For more information, contact Alondra at FISH:
📞 509-925-5990 ext 1008
✉️ [email protected]

The food is provided through the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) administered by the Washington State Department of Agriculture. This program is not offered in every county, and FISH has been asked to make it available in Kittitas County.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.