Colfax food bank supply low

Colfax City council member Jeannette Solimine, a volunteer with the FISH food bank, reported at Monday's city council session the stocks at the food pantry are very low. She noted now is the time of year when demand on the food bank increases because the start of summer marks an end to school breakfast and lunch meal programs. The food bank serves many working poor and fixed income households.

Friends In Service of Humanity food pantry is stocked by donations from individuals, churches, and businesses.

“Most of us don’t think about the need to stock the pantry shelves in the summer the same way we do in late fall and winter with Thanksgiving and Christmas generosity in our hearts,” Solimine noted.

She added any donation of food, large or small, will be greatly appreciated. Donations can be dropped off at the Community Action Center in Colfax. Financial contributions can be dropped off at CAC or deposited in the F.I.S.H. account at U.S. Bank.

F.I.S.H. serves people all over Whitman County. Residents who need food or bank assistance can call the Community Action Center weekdays before noon.