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CCFB welcomes two new members to its Board of Directors. Together, they add leadership shaped by experience, community connection, and a shared commitment to food access.

Food plays a contributing role within Ashby’s broader work. Food distribution is integrated alongside existing services, helping reduce barriers and meet household needs through trusted relationships. In partnership with CCFB and The Foundation WA, Ashby hosts a food pantry at the Bridgeview Resource Center and delivers groceries directly to participants’ homes, expanding food support beyond a traditional public pantry setting.

This ensures food complements the care individuals already receive, without requiring them to navigate additional systems or locations.

This past year marked an important milestone for CCFB as Emily Straw completed her first full year as President. It was a year defined by transition, resilience, and a renewed focus on how we show up for neighbors across Clark County.

From the beginning, Emily has strengthened the organization while proactively adapting to evolving community needs. That balance was tested in real time.

Clark County Food Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Brent Derocher as Vice President of Operations, marking the next chapter in his eight-year journey shaped by steady growth, hands-on leadership, and deep institutional knowledge.

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For many people, the end of the calendar year is a time for resolutions. It is a moment to reflect on what matters and commit to the months ahead with fresh focus. For us at Clark County Food Bank, that moment comes in July.

Healthy soil means more nutritious food for our community! This spring at our Heritage Farm location, 500 yards of organic compost was spread across 5 acres, boosting soil health. Thanks to Dirt Hugger, and a grant from the Sustainable Farms & Fields program in partnership with Clark Conservation District.

“Good Food Available for All” is the heart and soul of local grower, Heidi Zimmerman’s, work at Heidi’s Fancy Goods. A lifelong steward of the land, Heidi comes from a long line of organic farmers. At her Amboy, WA, farm, regeneration, sustainability, and reverence for the earth shape her farming practices.

Food Bank Fresh is back for the summer, bringing fresh, nutritious food straight to neighborhoods across Clark County. This farmers market-style mobile pantry travels from June through September, delivering farm-grown produce and pantry staples directly to our neighbors. There is no ID, proof of income, or paperwork required.

FISH of Vancouver has been serving the community since 1969, eventually finding a home on Harney Street downtown in 2015. A few years ago, they decided to take their efforts on the road and launched a new program: the Mobile Food Pantry!

“Good Food Available for All” is the heart and soul of local grower, Heidi Zimmerman’s, work at Heidi’s Fancy Goods. A lifelong steward of the land, Heidi comes from a long lineage of organic farmers. That legacy is palpable the moment you step onto her farm in Amboy, WA, where regeneration, sustainability, and reverence for the earth shape every aspect of her practice.

We know that hunger is a rarely just about food. That’s why we’re launching Food+ Programs that focus on the Root Causes of hunger: Financial Empowerment, Workforce Development, Resource Navigation, and Nutrition Education.

Clark County Food Bank has taken over operations of Clark County’s only Diaper Bank, previously managed by Battle Ground Adventist Community Services. Since 2018, this program has quietly met a critical need, distributing millions of diapers and wipes to families in Clark County.

We’re so grateful to Starbuscks for their continued support through the FoodShare donation program and a recent Capacity Building Grant that helped us purchase a new freezer for our Fruit Valley Community Kitchen.

Last week, we officially welcomed a New Holland Work Master 70 tractor to the CCFB farm—made possible by a generous donation in honor of Barb and Woody Woods. Their family, including daughter Cheryl, granddaughter, and two great-grandkids joined us to celebrate this special moment.

I’m honored to return to Clark County Food Bank this spring and once again work alongside such a dedicated team and community. As we remain committed to alleviating hunger and addressing it’s root causes, I’m excited about the impact we can create together.

Every May, communities across the country unite to combat hunger—starting right at their mailboxes. The National Association of Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger food drive, held annually on the second Saturday in May, has collected nearly 2 billion pounds of food since its launch in 1993.