We regularly open our doors for Community Dinners: opportunities to share a meal, build a relationships, and have honest conversations about hunger, food access, and the work ahead.

Monday through Friday, volunteers with Clark County Food Bank load up their cars and head out across the county. Their destination isn’t a pantry or a distribution site. It’s a front door. Read about 5 years of Home Delivery.

For nearly three decades, James helped strengthen food access across Clark County, leaving a lasting impact on the organizations and neighbors he served. 

For more than 45 years, North County Community Food Bank (NCCFB) has been a trusted resource for neighbors across rural Clark County.

“Financial literacy helps people live the life they want to live.” - Puamelia

That belief is at the heart of Puamelia’s work in the FOOD+ Finance program at CCFB. It is also rooted in their own story.

Our community was heartbroken by the sudden passing of Alison earlier this year. At just 40 years old, Alison leaves behind a legacy of compassion, friendship, generosity, and deep care for the people around her. 

Many in our community never had the chance to meet Bill Coleman, but his impact is still rooted in the work of Heritage Farm today.


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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!