FISH Community Food Bank

FISH Community Food Bank FISH strengthens communities and creates opportunity by addressing hunger now and working toward a future without it.

FISH is the county’s sole food bank and diaper bank. FISH is the federal Basic Food/SNAP coordinator for Kittitas County. The innovative Food is Medicine program and Medically Tailored meals promote long-term health, and FISH addresses food insecurity all over the county with programs like Meals on Wheels, Mobile Pantry, summer nutrition for school children and meal programs for seniors and others at the Open Table facility on Main Street in Ellensburg.

Next week, Open Table and FISH are both closed on Monday, September 7th.Regular hours resume on Tuesday.FISH Pantry:Tues...
09/04/2026

Next week, Open Table and FISH are both closed on Monday, September 7th.

Regular hours resume on Tuesday.

FISH Pantry:
Tuesday-Thursday 1:30-4:00
Friday & Saturday 9:00-11:30

Open Table Senior Meals:
Ellensburg Tuesday-Friday 11:30-1:00
Cle Elum at Dru Bru Tuesday-Thursday 11:00-12:00

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

It’s Worth Checking Even if you’ve applied before, your situation may have changed, and you could qualify for SNAP now.B...
09/02/2026

It’s Worth Checking

Even if you’ve applied before, your situation may have changed, and you could qualify for SNAP now.

Benefits can help with groceries, seeds, and fresh produce at the Ellensburg Farmers Market.

Take a few minutes to check. It could make a real difference.

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.

The Oddfellows need your help!Join FISH Community Food Bank for a tomato glean at the IOOF Cemetery Memorial Garden this...
09/02/2026

The Oddfellows need your help!

Join FISH Community Food Bank for a tomato glean at the IOOF Cemetery Memorial Garden this Friday, September 4, from 9–11 a.m.

There are plenty of tomatoes ready to harvest, including tomatillos, cherry tomatoes, sauce tomatoes and heirloom varieties. The harvest will help provide fresh, locally grown produce through FISH, and volunteers are welcome to take home some tomatoes, too!

When: Friday, September 4, 9–11 a.m.
Where: IOOF Cemetery Memorial Garden, 1900 Brick Rd., Ellensburg

Volunteers: Ages 16+ unless accompanied by a guardian

Can't stay the whole time? That's okay! Drop in when you can and lend a hand for as long as you're available.

First-time gleaning volunteers should complete the waiver before participating:
https://form.jotform.com/262434995500157

Enter through the IOOF arch and stay to the right until you reach the straw-bale wall surrounding the garden. Parking is available in front of the garden.

Morning temperatures may be chilly, so dress accordingly, and bring gardening gloves if you have them.

Questions, or have a garden you'd like FISH to harvest? Contact Grace at [email protected] or 509-925-5990 ext. 1002.

Commercial growers may have questions before deciding whether to donate surplus crops.What about crop insurance?What are...
08/31/2026

Commercial growers may have questions before deciding whether to donate surplus crops.

What about crop insurance?
What are the liability protections?
Could donated crops qualify for tax benefits?
Who coordinates volunteers?
What kinds of produce can FISH accept?

FISH has put together information specifically for commercial growers to answer these questions and explain how gleaning can work with your operation.

Explore resources for commercial growers:
https://kvfish.org/fish-gleaning-program/

Ready to schedule a glean? Contact us at [email protected] or call 509-925-5990 ext. 1002.

FISH is grateful for support from a USDA Community Food Projects grant, which is helping us expand gleaning partnerships with commercial growers throughout Kittitas County.

Roslyn Mobile Pantry is this Thursday, September 3!Stop by behind the Roslyn Presbyterian Church from 1–3 p.m. for fresh...
08/31/2026

Roslyn Mobile Pantry is this Thursday, September 3!

Stop by behind the Roslyn Presbyterian Church from 1–3 p.m. for fresh, frozen, and shelf-stable groceries.

The Roslyn Mobile Pantry is available every first and third Thursday of the month.

- Behind Roslyn Presbyterian Church
- Thursday, September 3
- 1–3 p.m.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Have surplus produce? FISH can help put it to good use.Crops remaining after harvest, wholesome produce that can't be ma...
08/30/2026

Have surplus produce? FISH can help put it to good use.

Crops remaining after harvest, wholesome produce that can't be marketed, or produce that's already been harvested but can't be sold may all represent an opportunity to feed our community.

FISH works directly with commercial growers to determine what makes sense for each operation. We can recruit and coordinate volunteers for gleaning or arrange pickup when that's a better fit.

You provide the opportunity. We'll help coordinate the rest.

Learn how gleaning works and find resources for commercial growers:
https://kvfish.org/fish-gleaning-program/

Ready to schedule a glean?
Contact us at [email protected] or call 509-925-5990 ext. 1002.

FISH is grateful for support from a USDA Community Food Projects grant, which is helping us expand gleaning partnerships with commercial growers throughout Kittitas County.

Another delicious lunch! This institution is in equal opportunity provider and employer.
08/28/2026

Another delicious lunch!

This institution is in equal opportunity provider and employer.

We are so excited to announce a new home for Senior Nutrition in Cle Elum!FISH Senior Nutrition lunches at the Upper Kit...
08/27/2026

We are so excited to announce a new home for Senior Nutrition in Cle Elum!

FISH Senior Nutrition lunches at the Upper Kittitas County Senior Center will conclude on August 31.

After a short break, lunches will resume on Tuesday, September 8 at:

Dru Bru
1015 E. 2nd Street, Cle Elum
Tuesday–Thursday | 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

We are incredibly grateful to Dru Bru for welcoming FISH Senior Nutrition and making space for our Upper County seniors. Their generosity allows this important program to continue in Cle Elum, giving local seniors a place to enjoy a fresh, scratch-made meal and time together.

A huge thank you to the Dru Bru team for stepping up for our community!

Meals are free for adults 60+, with a suggested donation welcomed but never required. New participants can register on site and enjoy lunch the same day.

Please help us spread the word about our new Cle Elum home! Menu in comments!

Dru Bru
UKCSC Centennial Center

Every harvest leaves opportunities.Gleaning is the harvesting of surplus fruits and vegetables that might otherwise go t...
08/27/2026

Every harvest leaves opportunities.

Gleaning is the harvesting of surplus fruits and vegetables that might otherwise go to waste. Through FISH's gleaning program, local commercial growers can turn produce remaining after harvest into fresh food for neighbors throughout Kittitas County.

FISH works with growers to coordinate volunteer gleaning or pickup of already-harvested produce, then distributes those donations through our grocery and meal programs.

Have surplus produce, or interested in learning how gleaning could work for your operation? Learn more:
https://kvfish.org/fish-gleaning-program/

Ready to commit? Contact Grace at [email protected] or call 509-925-5990 ext. 1002

With support from a USDA Community Food Projects grant, FISH is expanding gleaning partnerships with commercial growers throughout Kittitas County.

So far this August, FARM4FISH, our homegrown donation program, has received 403 pounds of fresh, locally grown produce f...
08/27/2026

So far this August, FARM4FISH, our homegrown donation program, has received 403 pounds of fresh, locally grown produce for our community! Donations include cantaloupes, eggplants, zucchinis, red onions, peppers, basils, beets, broccoli, green beans, cucumbers, and fresh tomatoes.

A huge thank you to St. Andrew’s Church Community Garden, Wildcat Farm, Robinson Plant Co., Deborah, Sheree, Gale, Pat, Robin, and all of the other generous growers and donors who made this possible. Your gardens and harvests are helping provide fresh, nutritious food to our neighbors.

Contact [email protected] or call 5099255990 ext. 1002 for more information.

Robinson PlantCo
Wildcat Farm

Address

804 Elmview Road, Ellensburg WA 98920
Ellensburg, WA
98926

Opening Hours

Monday 1:30pm - 4pm
Tuesday 1:30pm - 4pm
Wednesday 1:30pm - 4pm
Thursday 1:30pm - 4pm
Friday 9am - 11:30am

Telephone

+15099255990

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