Spokane City Council Hosts A Community Food Drive

The Spokane City Council and City Employees are organizing a food drive and fundraiser to benefit the Zilch and Bite2Go programs, running from October 15 to December 15. Zilch collects food for immediate distribution through small pantries, while Bite2Go provides nutritious weekend meals for Spokane public school students in grades K-12. Council Member Paul Dillon emphasized that this initiative supports community dignity and stability. Bite2Go reports that 1 in 5 children in the region face food insecurity, which negatively impacts their learning capabilities. Residents can donate non-perishable food items and monetary contributions at City Hall, with designated drop boxes on the first, third, and seventh floors, as well as in the Chase Gallery.

Financial contributions can be made via a secure QR code linked to Bite2Go at 2nd Harvest. Council Member Michael Cathcart encourages community involvement, stating that attending a City Council meeting can also be an opportunity to contribute to the food drive. The initiative aims to ensure that no child in Spokane goes hungry, promoting long-term community health and student retention.