FISH of Vancouver (Friends in Service to Humanity) provides nutritionally-balanced food to anyone in need of food assistance. They are an equal opportunity provider of produce, dairy, meat and more to the Vancouver Community.

In 2023 they served 129,665 clients, which is a 39% increase over 2022. They support the most vulnerable of our community: 35,177 are 18 and under, while 22,931 are elderly. In 2023, they served 36,912 households with 1,768,496 pounds of food distributed, which is a 16% increase over 2022. The increased need for FISH’s services is a trending theme, with their first quarter 2024 numbers averaging out to a 30% increase over 2023.  With the increased need for services comes an increased need for space, and FISH is working on an expansion project that will extend their warehouse by 4,000 square feet, resulting in a 100% increase in warehouse space and a 50% increase in pantry space, along with more room for volunteers, staff and parking.

FISH has 3 primary programs:

• A Food Pantry in Downtown, Vancouver, Washington that offers a shopping-style experience that allows clients to choose items they like and need during every visit. This approach empowers individuals to select foods that suit their preferences and dietary needs.
• They also operate a snack and ready-made meal window, designed specifically for the unhoused community. This service provides convenient, no-cooking-required foods like sandwiches, yogurt, granola bars, canned meat, crackers, drinks and sometimes even pastries. These ready-to-eat options are vital to individuals without access to cooking facilities.
• FISH recognizes that many of their clients face transportation barriers, so they run a mobile pantry service. From May to October, the mobile pantry visits low-income neighborhoods, senior and retirement communities, along with other communities that request the service. This outreach brings a full menu of fresh fruits, vegetables, meat and shelf-stable items directly to those in need. This initiative extends the reach to over 100 households per week in the areas with the greatest needs.

With the support of dedicated volunteers and generous donors, FISH has been able to meet the community’s nutritional needs for over 50 years. Hunger stops each day at FISH. If you are interested in volunteering, donating or learning more, you can visit their website at https://fishvancouver.org/. A great way to support FISH in July is by referring a friend or family member to Davidson Insurance – for every referral made by July 31st we’ll donate $25 on your behalf!

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