FOOD DISTRIBUTION
OUR NETWORK
A key part of this work is our partner agency network. More than 50 nonprofit partners operate at 130+ distribution sites, providing food directly to families through pantries, meal programs, and other community services. These partners are essential in making sure food is accessible in every corner of Clark County.
How We Distribute Food
At Clark County Food Bank, we distribute food in two ways: through our partner agency network and through programs we operate where additional support is needed. Together, these efforts bring food closer to home and connect families with meaningful support.
10,000,000+ Pounds Distributed = 8.3 Million Meals Annually
Food Distribution Programs
Community Kitchens
Clark County Food Bank operates two Community Kitchen food pantries in Clark County: one in Fruit Valley and one in Walnut Grove.
The Fruit Valley Community Kitchen was created when neighbors recognized the transportation challenges in their community and came together to establish a permanent food pantry. Today, it remains a vital gathering place and support system for families in the neighborhood.
In Walnut Grove, a pantry was first established several years ago after we recognized a gap in local food access. In 2024, it was relocated to the new Craig and LinDee Stein Vision Center, where it now operates as a best-practices food pantry, providing expanded access to families in the neighborhood and beyond.
School Pantries
Clark County Food Bank partners with Share, Vancouver Public Schools, and Evergreen Public Schools to host monthly school-based food pantries during the school year. These pantries provide students and their families with consistent access to fresh produce and shelf-stable food in a welcoming and familiar setting.
By placing food distribution directly on school campuses, we help reduce barriers like transportation and scheduling, making it easier for families to get the support they need. Each school pantry is open once a month and is an important way we support children and families in our community.
Home Delivery
The Home Delivery program is designed for community members who are temporarily homebound and unable to visit food pantries in Clark County.
By providing food directly to their doors, we help ensure no neighbor goes without support simply because they cannot leave their home.
Mobile Food Pantries
Food Bank Fresh is our seasonal mobile pantry that brings fresh produce directly into neighborhoods where access to healthy food may be limited. Operating during the summer months, Food Bank Fresh sets up at various locations to provide families with fruits, vegetables, and other nutritious items at no cost.
Mobile pantries help bridge the gap when school is out and household food needs often increase. By meeting families in their own communities, Food Bank Fresh makes fresh food more accessible and supports the health and well-being of our neighbors.