FISH Community Food Bank

10/20/2026

266 pounds of big squash and watermelon from a FARM4FISH donation! Fresh from the garden with the dirt still on it.

Have something in your garden to share?
Contact [email protected] or call 5099255990 ext. 1002 for more info!

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

10/19/2026

We're putting together a covered waiting area to help keep FISH clients dry while they wait outside, and we could use a few extra helping hands!

Can you lend FISH a hand this Saturday morning?ng for 3–4 volunteers this Saturday, October 24, starting around 9 AM to help assemble and set up the structure.

This project will involve hands-on assembly and some lifting, so volunteers should be comfortable with physical tasks.

A few hours of your time will help make visiting FISH a little more comfortable for our neighbors, especially as the weather gets colder and wetter.

Interested in helping? Please send Elise a message at [email protected].

Thank you for helping us make FISH a more welcoming place for everyone!

10/19/2026

A big thank you to Hope in Ellensburg for donating more than 2,000 pounds of food to FISH!

Through their community food collection effort, Hope in Ellensburg volunteers delivered bags to neighborhood doorsteps and returned later to collect donations from generous residents.

The result? More than a TON of food to help stock the shelves at FISH Community Food Bank!

We're grateful to Hope in Ellensburg for organizing this effort, to the volunteers who made it happen, and to everyone who filled a bag with food for their neighbors. This is community generosity in action, and we appreciate every pound!

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

10/19/2026

We hope to see you at our Upper County Location, Dru Bru! Please join us Tuesday-Thursday from 11:00-12:00 for a fresh, from scratch meal and great company! The lunches are 100% FREE for seniors 60+ though donations are accepted.

The Senior Nutrition and Meals-on-Wheels program in Kittitas County is funded in part by Southeast Washington Aging and Long-Term Care, Council of Governments (SE WA ALTC COG), and is an Equal Opportunity Program. FISH Food Bank, Food Pantry, Open Table Meal Service affirms its policy to ensure fair and equal treatment for all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family status.

10/19/2026

🦃 It's time to sign up for your Thanksgiving turkey and sides!

FISH is helping Kittitas County families prepare for Thanksgiving! Kittitas County residents who are already FISH clients can sign up for a Thanksgiving turkey and sides to help put a holiday meal on the table.

Where: Sign up in person at the FISH pantry during regular pantry hours:

Monday–Thursday: 1:30–4:00 PM
Friday: 9:00–11:30 AM

Sign-up deadline: November 6, or when all 300 turkeys have been claimed, whichever comes first.

******Quantities are limited, so don't wait to sign up. We look forward to helping you celebrate Thanksgiving!

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

10/16/2026

A Welcome Improvement for Our Neighbors!

A big thank-you to the City of Ellensburg for completing the new bus stop at FISH Community Food Bank!

For years, our clients who rely on public transportation have waited through blistering summer heat, pouring rain, hail, and winter snow. Having a sheltered place to wait for the bus is a significant improvement in comfort, accessibility, and dignity for the neighbors we serve.

We're thrilled to see this project completed and grateful to the City of Ellensburg for investing in an improvement that will make a real difference for our community.

Sometimes the things that make the biggest difference are the ones that provide a little everyday comfort. Thank you, City of Ellensburg, WA Government!

10/16/2026

A Final Gift That Will Make a Lasting Difference

As the Blue Agate Square and Round Dance Club closes its doors, its members have chosen to give back to the community in a meaningful way, donating $928 to FISH Community Food Bank to purchase diapers for local families.

Diapers are an essential but costly necessity for families with young children. With no current funding dedicated to FISH's diaper bank, this generous gift is especially welcome and will help us continue providing much-needed support to parents and caregivers in our community.

The club's connection to FISH runs especially deep through Jerry Pettit and his wife, Barb, who have both been dedicated FISH volunteers for many years.

We're grateful to the members of the Blue Agate Square and Round Dance Club for thinking of their neighbors as they close this chapter, and to Jerry and Barb for their longstanding commitment to FISH. What a wonderful way to leave a legacy of generosity!

10/16/2026

Kittitas Title Helps Close the Hunger Gap for the Fourth Year!
For the fourth consecutive year, Kittitas Title rallied the community to support FISH Community Food Bank through its annual Closing the Hunger Gap food drive.

Held in May, the campaign brought together generous community members who donated food and funds to help neighbors experiencing food insecurity throughout Kittitas County.

We're grateful to the team at Kittitas Title for continuing this tradition of giving and to everyone who contributed to this year's drive. Community partnerships like these make a meaningful difference in helping FISH keep food on the table for our neighbors.

Thank you, Kittitas Title and Escrow, LLC, for four years of generosity and community spirit!

We had the privilege of working with FISH Community Food Bank for the fourth year in a row on our 2026 Closing the Hunger Gap food drive back in May! With the help of generous donations from our community, we collected food and funds to combat hunger locally. A big thank you to everyone who donated. We are already looking forward to next year!

10/16/2026

3,037 Pounds of Fresh Produce in September!

What a month of harvesting and sharing! Thanks to the generosity of local farmers, gardeners, businesses, and volunteers, FISH received an incredible 3,037 pounds of fresh produce through gleaning efforts and community donations in September!

Apples, pears, plums, tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, corn, zucchini, squash, kale, mushrooms, and so much more made their way to FISH to help nourish our neighbors.

And nothing goes to waste! Gleaned corn was put to delicious use in bratwurst with grilled corn and corn and potato chowder, while donated tomatoes were vacuum-sealed and flash-frozen for future soups at Open Table.

A huge thank-you to our generous community donors and partners:

IOOF Memorial Garden, Wildcat Farm, Happy's Market,Warriors Market, St. Andrews Community Garden, Sundance Orchards, Plant Co., Sleepy Chicken Farm, U-Pick Corn Patch, Quiet Cadence Community Garden, Sky Garden Center, Curtis Bull, Sherry, Dan S., Betsey B., Robin R., and six anonymous donors.

And thank you to our Farmers Market donors: Goodness, Emerald Farm, Foods, Garibo's Farm, La Huertita, Liberty Farm, Orchards, and Garden!

Of course, none of this would be possible without the hardworking volunteers who help gather and transport all that beautiful produce.

Every pound makes a difference. Thank you for helping us turn our community's abundance into nutritious food for our neighbors!

10/14/2026

On the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month Mobile Pantry Mike drives our Mobile Pantry to Roslyn and sets up behind the Roslyn Presbyterian Church from 1-3pm. Tomorrow, October 15th is Mobile Pantry day!

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.