#GivingTuesday is December 2, but the need is urgent — please make a gift today to support Share’s Meal & Nutrition programs!
Today, thousands of local parents are unsure if they will be able to feed their children; thousands more people are unsure how they will get their next healthy meal.
As the federal government shutdown continues, the distribution of SNAP benefits to purchase groceries has been delayed for the month of November.
The majority of more than 60,000 of our Clark County neighbors who rely on SNAP are seniors, families with children and people with disabilities. This includes thousands of Share’s clients in our housing programs, as well as those who access our Backpack and Hot Meals programs.
Uncertainty at the federal funding level continues to impact daily living – access to food programs, rental subsidies, cost of basic needs (groceries, utilities) and increasing healthcare costs. No person or family should have to decide between groceries or prescriptions, rent or utilities.
Share is reallocating resources to meet this need and you can join us!
- We are working with Evergreen and Vancouver Public Schools to increase the volume of food distributed weekly through our Backpack program. This will include pasta, pasta sauce, canned tuna, canned chicken, mac ‘n’ cheese and rice.
- The number of meals served through Hot Meals program has increased by 38% since February. We anticipate increased need and are prepping meals to be adaptable each day so that we can serve healthy meals to as many people as possible, but ingredients can only be stretched so far.
Your donation will be matched thanks to:
Other ways to help:
- DONATE pasta, pasta sauce (plastic containers or cans preferred), canned tuna, canned chicken, mac ‘n’ cheese and rice during our Open Warehouse Hours: Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. or Thursday 2 to 4 p.m.
- VOLUNTEER to help prepare or serve meals at Hot Meals program. Click here to sign up today!
