WOW! What a year 2020 was. We had over 90 volunteers who provided over 12,000 hours of service. Let’s hear it for the volunteers, YEAH !!! Nearly 300,000 pounds of food was distributed for over 7,500 individuals. This does not even count the necessities and financial aid for utilities that was provided. Many thanks go…
Always a busy time of year and especially so with high unemployment from the pandemic. Your generous donations have never been more needed, especially since Caritas was unable to host a fundraiser due to gathering restrictions. Don’t forget, if you want your gift recorded for the 2020 tax year, if must be received by Wednesday,…
The wonderful Anna from Avista dropped off some fantastic energy saving items for our clients this fall. Light bulbs, window insulation, thermometers and more! Caritas also has funding available for those who have fallen two months or more behind on their energy bills due to COVID-19 layoffs or other personal financial setbacks. Call #509-326-2249 Mon/Wed/Thur…
Caritas is so grateful for our fantastic volunteers! Keeping food safe from the point of Grocery Rescue until it reaches our clients is paramount to our operation. There are so many unseen details that go into a successful day at the food bank. And even under masks, smiles are big and bright!
Today we honor the gifts and legacy of Leo E. Di Valentino. His full Obituary can be found here. Leo and his wife Mary Kay have been steadfast supporters of Caritas and we are humbled to be remembered by them during this time. Leo spent his life serving his country and his local community. We…
Caritas is thrilled to have been approved for Spokane Transit’s Community Access Pass (CAP) pilot program! We are now able to purchase bus passes at a reduced rate so we can help more clients! As part of our Transportation Assistance Program, bus passes are available twice per year to those experiencing financial distress. Clients must…
Shout out to the amazing volunteers who make this ministry work! We never know what donations we’ll see or client needs that will arise. Everyday is an adventure at Caritas and our volunteers have an incredible creative energy to problem solve on the spot. Today we caught volunteer Tom assessing some damaged weather stripping on…
We honor St. Peter Lutheran Church and their dedication to feeding the community. For several years, they have hosted bi-monthly food distribution under the care and attention of amazing volunteers. Recently, however, St. Peter Lutheran needed to suspend operations. We applaud their ability to make difficult decisions and we are honored to have been chosen…
Running June 22nd through August 27th, Caritas is distributing weekly Grab & Go meal kits for kids. Each kit contains shelf stable, child-friendly foods for 5 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and healthy snacks. One kit per school aged child is available to low income families every week during their normal grocery pick up at Caritas. No…
STA is set to resume collecting fares for public transit on July 1st. Caritas has bus passes available for those needing to access medical appointments, job interviews, resource appointments, etc. If you travel by vehicle, Caritas can provide Fuel Vouchers for Divine’s gas stations to your household twice per year.