The Capital Campaign For a New Distribution Center:

Clark County Food Bank is currently in the quiet phase of our campaign to raise 3.7 million dollars toward the construction of a new 22,000 square foot multi-functional warehouse to serve as the central distribution center for hunger relief in Clark County. Until recently the new facility was going to be an element of the County's 78th St. Project located in Hazel Dell on the experimental agriculture property previously owned and operated by Washington State University. However, for various reasons regarding financial and timing issues we have chosen to terminate our letter of intent with County and abandon construction at 78th St. as our primary plan. As a backup strategy and with the help of knowledgeable community members including a commercial properties broker the search for an appropriate alternative site was begun. We're happy to report that we have found our new site. Comprised of adjacent lots totaling 2.09 acres it is located on the corner of 47th Ave. and 68th Dr. in the Cold Creek Industrial Park just north of Minnehaha St. in Hazel Dell.

Here is a recap of our progress to date:

  • We recently signed an Option Agreement for a suitable property in Hazel Dell on which to construct our new distribution center.
  • $1.5 million dollar appropriation in the current budget from the State of Washington.
  • $712,500 dollar appropriation in the current Federal budget.
  • $471,000 pledged by private donors.
  • $400,000 in Community Development Block Grants.

The change in primary direction and vision does not constitute a set-back, rather it reflects a decision based on various conditions we're facing on the ground that dictate a different approach which will allow us to make the best use of available resources in a responsible manner. We are certain this is the proper and sensible action to take and that it brings us much closer to the completion of our capital project in a timely manner while providing other positives that will help us serve our network of local agencies and those in need in Clark County much sooner.