Trident Spokane

10/30/2025

Food Assistance Resources!
Just a reminder that November is close and 1 out of 8 Americans will loose food assistance. Here are some resources!

Southside Food Pantry • Address: 2934 East 27th Avenue, Spokane, WA 99223 • Phone: 509-508-0131 • URL: https://www.southsidespokane.org/food-pantry • Hours: Saturday 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (distribution day) • Requirements/Notes: No ID or zip code required; first-come, first-served

Food Pantry at MLK Jr. Community Center • Address: 500 South Stone Street, Spokane, WA 99202 • Phone: 509-868-0856 • URL: https://mlkspokane.org • Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM • Requirements/Notes: No appointment necessary; open to everyone.

Food Bank at Spokane Valley Partners (formerly Partners INW) • Address: 10814 East Broadway Avenue, Spokane Valley, WA 99206 • Phone: 509-927-1153 • URL: https://www.svpart.org/food-bank • Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM • Requirements/Notes: No appointment necessary; primarily serves east of Havana Street to the state line but open to all. Though some sources list extended donation hours (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM).

Food Bank at Salvation Army Spokane • Address: 204 East Indiana Avenue, Spokane, WA 99207 (main location; note: • Phone: 509-325-6821 • URL: https://spokane.salvationarmy.org/spokane_citadel/cure-hunger/ • Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 AM - 4:15 PM (some sources list 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM; confirm directly if needed) • Requirements/Notes: No zip code required; open to all.

Food Pantry at American Indian Community Center • Address: 1025 West Indiana Avenue, Spokane, WA 99205 • Phone: 509-535-0886 • URL: http://aiccinc.org • Hours: Tuesday-Friday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM (closed for lunch; stocked on Mondays but not open for distribution) • Requirements/Notes: No requirements; open to all, with a focus on American Indian communities but serves everyone. Available once per month per individual/family. Your hours (11:00 AM - 4:30 PM) are close but slightly off—updated to reflect full operating window from multiple sources.

Airway Heights Baptist Church Food Bank • Address: 12322 Sunset Highway, Airway Heights, WA 99001 • Phone: 509-244-2474 • Hours: 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month (drop-offs during the week prior: Tuesday-Thursday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Friday 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM) • Requirements/Notes: Open to all; focus on fresh produce and basics.

• Audubon Park Food Bank (at Audubon Methodist Church) • Address: 3908 North Driscoll Boulevard, Spokane, WA 99205 • Phone: 509-325-4541 • Hours: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month (drop-offs Monday prior: 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM) • Requirements/Notes: Open to all.

• Caritas Outreach Ministries Food Bank • Address: 1228 West Nebraska Avenue, Spokane, WA 99205 • Phone: 509-326-2249 • Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM • Requirements/Notes: Open to all; also manages several little free pantries (see below).

• Catholic Charities Food for All • Address: Multiple locations (call for nearest) • Phone: 509-459-6163 • Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM • Requirements/Notes: Open to all; schedule drop-offs/pickups for donations.

• Cheney Cupboard Food Bank • Address: 624 3rd Street (Wren Pierson Building), Cheney, WA 99004 • Phone: 509-280-4938 • Hours: Monday-Tuesday 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM, Wednesday 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM • Requirements/Notes: Open to all; serves 50-60 families daily.

• Greenhouse Community Center Food Bank • Address: 211 North Fir Street, Deer Park, WA 99006 • Phone: 509-276-6897 • Hours: Monday 2:00 PM - 5:45 PM, Wednesday 1:00 PM - 3:45 PM (open for drop-offs Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM) • Requirements/Notes: Open to all.

• Mead Food Bank • Address: 12509 North Market Street, Mead, WA 99021 • Phone: 509-466-7068 • Hours: Wednesday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Sunday 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM • Requirements/Notes: Open to all.

• New Hope Ranch Food Bank • Address: 2524 East Queen Avenue (at Connections Church), Spokane, WA 99217 • Phone: 509-954-5145 • Hours: Monday and Wednesday 12:00 PM (clients start at noon; drop-offs 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM) • Requirements/Notes: Open to all.

• North County Food Bank • Address: 40015A North Collins Road, Elk, WA 99009 • Phone: 509-292-2530 • Hours: Monday 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM, Tuesday 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM, Wednesday 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM, Thursday 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM • Requirements/Notes: Open to all.

• Northeast Food Pantry (Northwest Connect at Crestline Nazarene Church) • Address: 4520 North Crestline Street, Spokane, WA 99207 • Phone: 509-290-5691 or 509-487-2781 • Hours: Tuesday 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Thursday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM • Requirements/Notes: Open to all.

• Otis Orchards Food Bank • Address: 4308 North Harvard Road, Otis Orchards, WA 99027 • Phone: 509-720-8606 • Hours: Tuesday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (drop-offs Monday afternoon or Tuesday morning) • Requirements/Notes: Open to all; outdoor donation bin available.

• Second Harvest Food Bank • Address: 1234 East Front Avenue, Spokane, WA 99202 • Phone: 509-534-6678 • Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (closed 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM) • Requirements/Notes: Major distribution hub; partners with many pantries. Open to all for assistance.

• Serve Spokane Food Pantry • Address: 8303 North Division Street, Spokane, WA 99208 • Phone: 509-998-5722 • Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM • Requirements/Notes: Open to all; call to confirm drop-offs.

• Union Gospel Mission • Address: 1224 East Trent Avenue, Spokane, WA 99202 • Phone: 509-532-3851 ext. 1139 • Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM • Requirements/Notes: Open to all; donation dock available.

• Women and Children’s Free Restaurant (Food Assistance) • Address: 1408 North Washington Street, Spokane, WA 99201 • Phone: 509-324-1995 ext. 301 • Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Thursday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (closed Wednesday) • Requirements/Notes: Focus on women and children but open to all; call first for large donations (up to 40 lbs).

•SAN https://www.sannw.org/pantryresources
SAN provides our SAN Market Pantry weekly on Fridays from 9am to 2pm. They provide access to canned goods, fresh produce, protein items, housewares, clothing items, pet food and many other items. 509-844-1758

LITTLE FREE PANTRIES*

• Caritas Outreach Ministries Little Free Pantry - 1228 West Nebraska Avenue, Spokane, WA 99205 (main site; stocks non-perishables and directs to fresh items inside).

• Pink Pantry Project - 216 East State Street, Cheney, WA 99004 (dedicated to infant and mother needs, like diapers and formula).

• Hearts of Kindness Pantry - 40 Ward Street, Spokane, WA (general food and household items).

• Little Free Pantry Spokane Valley - 12 North University Road, Spokane Valley, WA 99206 (sponsored by Neurotherapy Northwest; general non-perishables).

• Unitarian Universalist Church of Spokane Little Free Pantry - 4340 West Whistalks Way, Spokane, WA 99224 (non-perishables; stocked by church volunteers).

• Shadle Park Presbyterian Church (Caritas-affiliated) - 5508 North Alberta Street, Spokane, WA 99205.

• Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (Caritas-affiliated) - 8441 North Indian Trail Road, Spokane, WA 99208.

• Rowan Avenue Location (Caritas-affiliated) - Near Rowan Avenue and North Wall Street intersection, Spokane, WA 99201.

• Broad Avenue Location (Caritas-affiliated) - Near North Broad Avenue and North Wall Street, Spokane, WA 99205.

• Gift of Angels Pantry - Location in northwest Spokane (exact address not specified; check maps for coordinates near Shadle area).

10/28/2025

Its starting to get cold out, and we need your donations! This is our Amazon wishlist. All you have to do is purchase the items, and me and my volunteers will make sure they get into the hands of those who need them most. Last year we had such amazing support and we were able to do numerous outreaches when the weather was below freezing. We appreciate all your help! Thank you! ❤️

10/26/2025

08/06/2025

So I spoke to the DOH, and they are operating with about 40% of the budget they did last year. A narcan nasal spray dose costs them $24. The IM (intramuscular) injection costs $8 per dose. We have to switch over to IM from here on out.
I personally like the injectable better, because its more effective. I do understand there is some hesitation from folks around needles and injections, but I promise everyone can learn and feel comfortable using them to save a life! I will be hosting a training at the spokane valley public library for Narcan IM injection on August 17th at 12 pm (noon outside) and at 1 pm, and I will be disturbing lots of IM injection kits there. Please let me know if you are interested in this free public training and how many IM injectable kits you need! Thank you! ❤️

Here is the email I got from them today:

"Dear OEND Partner,

We are writing to inform you about changes to DOH’s Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution (OEND) program. Due to significant budget reductions, the following policy regarding your program’s naloxone ordering will be effective 8/5/2025.

Your program may order a maximum of 100 nasal naloxone kits per month.
This limit will be reflected on your program’s naloxone request form.
Any additional orders submitted within the same calendar month will not be fulfilled.


PLEASE NOTE: There is currently no limit on the number of intramuscular (IM) naloxone kits that your program can request each month. We recognize that 100 nasal naloxone kits per month may not be sufficient to meet your full programmatic request for nasal naloxone. We ask that programs consider distributing more IM naloxone to make up the difference.

Both IM and nasal naloxone are safe and effective; however, nasal naloxone kits cost 70% more than IM naloxone kits. Shifting our purchasing strategy to increase IM naloxone distribution will improve the OEND program’s ability to effectively serve all partners across Washington state.

OEND staff are available to support programs with training and technical assistance regarding these changes.

If you have questions about ways to increase IM naloxone distribution or would like a refresher training about how to use IM naloxone, please use this link to schedule a meeting with Sean Hemmerle, OEND Consultant.
If you have questions about budget reductions and naloxone ordering limits, please use this link to schedule a meeting with Chelsie Porter.


Thank you for your understanding and partnership as we navigate these changes to the OEND program. We appreciate everything you do to support the health of your communities."



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