Palouse Food Bank grows, fourth distribution set June 27

The new Palouse Food Bank is seeking more volunteers following a 12 percent increase in food given out at their fourth distribution.

Organizers at the Palouse Community Center May 23 handed out 2,500 pounds of food, including 90-dozen eggs, fresh pears, onions, apples and artichokes. Also distributed were fresh chicken along with bread, pancake mix and boxes of canned fruits and vegetables.

“It’s growing,” said co-founder Annette Klover. “The food is available and we can get more. We’re here for the long haul.”

The items come from Second Harvest out of Spokane as well as from general donations...