Our Mission

Fighting hunger, feeding hope: Second Harvest brings community resources together to feed people in need through empowerment, education and partnerships.

Why Does it Matter?

Second Harvest has been leading the hunger-relief network in the region since 1971. Second Harvest distributes more than 1 million pounds of donated food each month to help people in need in 26 counties in Eastern Washington and North Idaho. Partnerships with more than 250 neighborhood food banks and meal centers make it possible to feed 48,000 people each week.

Four out of 10 food bank clients are children.
One out of 10 food bank clients are seniors.

Check out our Volunteer Opportunities and Special Events.

Cathy's Story
Cathy has been disabled for a decade and does her best to stretch her Soci... more >>

Terri's story
At 55, Terri never thought she’d be raising her grandchildren. But in spi... more >>

Tara's Story
Tara is one of thousands of Spokane County residents who are looking for j... more >>

Sorting machine will help double Second Harvest's capacity (KXLY4)

Second Harvest opens new center (KHQ)

Mt. Spokane HS students win scholarship for marketing plan (KREM 2)

May

Shred to Stop Senior Hunger
Comfort Keepers is partnering with DeVries to shred old documents in an effort to raise food and funds to stop...

May

Karts 4 Our Community
Put on by the Spokane Food Circle Group for the last 10 years, this event brings area businesses together for go-kart...