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• Give extra veggies to food banks

  May 11, 2013 in Washington Voices on Page V2 When you start planting your vegetable garden this year, don’t just plant what you think your family might use. Plant some extra for people who don’t have access to fresh …

• Gardeners, give extra veggies to food banks

  May 9, 2013 in Washington Voices on Page S6 When you start planting your vegetable garden this year, don’t just plant what you think your family might use. Plant some extra for people who don’t have access to fresh …

• Charity to deliver food to needy with new, larger set of wheels

  March 28, 2013 in Washington Voices on Page V10 Second Harvest Food Bank showed off its new semitrailer on Monday at a mobile food distribution event at West Central Community Center. The 2014 Peterbilt tractor was purchased with the …

• Education Notebook: Cold students, warm hearts

  December 20, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S6 The Ferris High School ASB officers camped out in the cold for a cause earlier this month in their annual “Freezin’ for a Reason” fundraiser, to raise awareness about homelessness …

• Second Harvest needs funds to get farm food to table

  December 6, 2012 in City on Page A1 Second Harvest has the chance to reap an abundance of fresh produce donated by regional farmers but needs more money to deliver the food to those in need. The organization …

• Volunteers glean at Green Bluff for food bank

  November 4, 2012 in City on Page B1 Dozens of volunteers gleaned for the greater good Saturday. They flocked to Green Bluff to pick thousands of pounds of leftover produce to donate to Second Harvest Food Bank to … 1

• Abundant effort helps South Hill garden grow

  August 23, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S1 The Commons Community Garden, just across the street from Sacajawea Middle School on the South Hill, is an excellent example of creative use of space. It’s located on a triangular …

• Food distribution Friday at Millwood church

  July 12, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V4 The Second Harvest mobile food bank will bring food to Millwood for distribution Friday. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Millwood Presbyterian Church parking lot, 3223 N. Marguerite …

• East Valley garden produces education, pride for community

  July 1, 2012 in Features on Page D3 Lynette Romney is making a big difference in the community of Spokane Valley. As coordinator for the East Valley Farm to School and Community Garden, she works with students and …

• Second Harvest plans gleaning project

  June 28, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S10 Second Harvest, a local nonprofit food distribution center, is gearing up to host a similar but unrelated produce collection effort in the area for the next couple months. The organization …

• Doug Clark: Thank you for turning poetic goal into reality

  June 17, 2012 in City on Page B1 After last year’s edition of Spokane Street Music Week took in a record $8,300 despite grotesque weather conditions, a challenge was raised by some of my closest friends. “Go for … 3

• Doug Clark: Firsts and monsoons at Street Music Week

  June 14, 2012 in City on Page A5 The 10th annual Spokane Street Music Week will be remembered for its number of exciting firsts. As in … 1

• Action Moving Services exhibits commitment to community

  June 10, 2012 in Business on Page E1 Having an entire household professionally moved isn’t cheap. That’s why many people end up leaving certain items behind – for instance, food. “As movers, we saw a lot of food … 3

• Spotlight: Jump on Northern Quest offer

  June 3, 2012 in Features on Page D6 There’s still no word when the recently postponed Van Halen tour will resume and make its way to Spokane. In the meantime, however, Northern Quest Casino is offering up a …

• Food distribution Friday at Millwood Presbyterian

  May 17, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V2 Second Harvest Mobile Food Bank will be in Millwood from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday. The organization will be giving out fresh food in the parking lot of Millwood …

• Conveyor belt speeds sorting at food bank

  April 19, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S1 The more than 2,500 volunteers who sort and box food donations at Second Harvest Food Bank can look forward to a lot less back strain. Last week, Second Harvest showed …

• Boys & Girls Clubs provides balanced dinners for youngsters

  January 19, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S1 Since 2001, Boys & Girls Clubs of Spokane County have offered a safe place for children ages 6 to 18 to spend their after-school hours. And since last January, the …

• Students help hungry, give teachers reason to scream

  December 15, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page S1 The screams coming from Mt. Spokane High School’s gym were unmistakable: “I’m in a lot of pain here – stop the madness – ow – ow – that hurts.” No, …

• Spotlight: Interplayers extends ‘Sisters of Swing’

  December 11, 2011 in Features on Page D5 Those boogie-woogie sisters of World War II can still draw a crowd. “The Sisters of Swing: The Story of the Andrews Sisters,” has been extended for another week, through Dec. …

• Program looks to feed kids when local schools cannot

  December 1, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V9 It’s the Wednesday before the long Thanksgiving weekend and most of the students at Hillyard’s Shaw Middle School are looking forward to a few days off with family and a … 2

• At food bank, holidays come with high demand

  November 24, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V1 Protein is a rare thing in Rod Wieber’s world. And the chief resource officer for Second Harvest Food Bank is especially aware of the protein shortage during the one-two punch …

• Charities look to stock up as holiday season approaches

  November 13, 2011 in City, Idaho on Page B1 For many, the holiday season is a time to gather with family and friends and share a special meal. A warm holiday meal might be even more special to those …

• Eating contest benefits food bank

  September 4, 2011 in City on Page B3 Pig Out in the Park isn’t all about gluttony. It can be about giving, too. Four people won a chance to compete in Ben and Jerry’s Vermonster ice cream eating …

• Plant a Row program boosting food banks

  August 18, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page S5 Hope is something Keith Burgeson has a lot of right now. As coordinator for Second Harvest’s Plant a Row for the Hungry program he is working hard to gather donations …

• Doug Clark: Thank you: Music taps soul of city

  June 19, 2011 in City on Page B1 The ninth annual Spokane Street Music Week will be remembered for a lot of record setting. As in … 1

• Clark: Mayor sings for food bank; other candidates welcome

  June 16, 2011 in City on Page A5 Mary Verner became a history-making Spokane mayor on Wednesday. No, it didn’t have anything to do with her current attempt to become the first two-term mayor since Spokane had a … 3

• Grow some fruit and veggies for food bank

  June 9, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page S9 This is going to be a tough vegetable-growing year. Even the crops that tend to love the cooler spring weather are way behind. Things like tomatoes and peppers are just …

• State funds will help Second Harvest improve safety, services

  May 31, 2011 in City on Page A5 A few months ago 50 volunteers, including many servicemen and -women from Fairchild Air Force Base, gathered in Spokane’s Second Harvest Food Bank warehouse and distribution center. Their job was …

• Lessons in humanity

  February 19, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V1 Students at Ness Elementary School in the West Valley School District are learning early lessons about community service and giving back. Last week, the fifth-grade classrooms of Tammi McCollum and …

• Giving falls short of goals

  December 29, 2010 in City on Page A1 When it came to charitable giving this holiday season, the Spokane spirit was willing even if the economy is still weak. Four of the Inland Northwest’s most prominent charities reported …

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