County food coalition marks start at Colfax

The newly-formed Whitman County Food Coalition met in the Colfax Food Pantry Aug. 3, with more than 40 people present. The group's mission is “Working together to provide access to food for everyone in Whitman County.”

The newly-formed Whitman County Food Coalition had its first meeting last week, with more than 40 people attending.

The coalition formed in July with a meeting to see who might be interested in working to solve food issues on the Palouse.

“It was people who were interested in making sure there was food access for all,” Council on Aging Executive Director Paige Collins told the G...