Free Food Resources & Government Assistance Update for Spokane Area
If you or someone you know is facing food insecurity in Spokane or Spokane Valley, this guide outlines local food distributions and what’s happening with government-funded assistance programs given the federal shutdown.
Local Food Distribution Sites
Here are ongoing free food distribution opportunities open to all ages, with minimal or no documentation required:
Salem Lutheran Church (Spokane)
- What: Free food distribution event “Zilch”
- When: Every Friday, 3-5 PM
- Where: 1428 W Broadway Ave, Spokane, WA 99201
- Details: Free for all ages, no documentation necessary.
Our Place Community Outreach (Spokane)
- Where: 1509 W College Ave, Spokane, WA 99201 | Phone: 509-326-7267
- Wednesday Distribution: Every Wednesday, 3:30-6 PM
- Thursday Distribution: Every Thursday, 10-12:30 PM
- Saturday Food Center: Every Saturday, 10-12:30 PM
- Free for all ages. No documentation required. Please direct questions to the organization.
Life River Fellowship (Spokane Valley)
- Address: 2810 N Park Rd, Spokane Valley, WA 99212
- Monthly Food Distribution: 3rd Friday of every month, 5-6:30 PM. Free for all ages, no documentation required. If you drive, food will be loaded into your trunk/back seat; walk-ups/bus riders served at sidewalk.
- Free Breakfast & Church Service: Every Sunday, breakfast 9:30-10:00 AM, church service at 10:00 AM.
Partners INW (Spokane Valley)
- Address: 10814 E Broadway, Spokane Valley, WA 99206
- Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 AM–3 PM
- Free food distribution. No appointment or documentation necessary.
Serve Spokane (Spokane)
- Address: 8303 N Division St, Spokane, WA 99208 | Phone: 509-998-5722
- Hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays 12:30-2:30 PM; 2nd & 4th Saturdays 9:00-11:30 AM
- Free for all ages. For registration you’ll need name, birthdate, gender of household members.
Caritas Food Bank (Spokane)
- Address: 4718 N Ash St, Spokane, WA 99205 | Phone: 509-326-2249
- Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 10:30 AM-1:30 PM (last sign-in at 1 PM; may close earlier if capacity reached)
- Bring your own bags; carts cannot leave the building. No documentation necessary.
Spokane Valley Partners in Care Food Bank (Spokane Valley)
- Address: 10814 E Broadway, Spokane Valley, WA 99206 | Phone: 509-927-1153
- Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM. No appointment necessary; free for all ages.
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