A Note From the President

Sunflowers at the Heritage farm location.

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.

July marks the start of our fiscal year. In the months leading up to it, we spend time preparing. We reflect on who we are and how we want to impact our community, we shape our strategic plan, and we build a budget to ensure we can make it all happen.

After a season of transition and growth, we are thinking deeply about how to move forward with clarity and purpose. How do we build something lasting? How do we serve well, care well, and lead well as a team and as a community?

Recently, our board and leadership team gathered for a full day of strategic planning, asking what it means to grow thoughtfully, serve effectively, and remain rooted in compassion. One message stood out: the work ahead must be shaped by listening deeply to our community and built through collaboration.

That spirit is reflected throughout this issue of The Lunchbox. Whether it is the launch of Food+, the return of Food Bank Fresh, or welcoming the Diaper Bank into our care, everything we do is centered on meeting people where they are and helping remove barriers that stand in the way of stability.

And none of it happens alone. From local growers, like Heidi, to agency leaders like those at FISH, to supporters like you, this work is shared. Thank you for being part of it. Together, we can continue building a stronger, more connected community.

With gratitude,

Emily Straw

President, Clark County Food Bank