FISH Community Food Bank

FISH Community Food Bank FISH strengthens communities and creates opportunity by addressing hunger now and working toward a future without it.

FISH is the county’s sole food bank and diaper bank. FISH is the federal Basic Food/SNAP coordinator for Kittitas County. The innovative Food is Medicine program and Medically Tailored meals promote long-term health, and FISH addresses food insecurity all over the county with programs like Meals on Wheels, Mobile Pantry, summer nutrition for school children and meal programs for seniors and others at the Open Table facility on Main Street in Ellensburg.

This is a great time of year to go to the market! Did you know that at more than 100 participating farmers markets and ...
09/26/2026

This is a great time of year to go to the market!

Did you know that at more than 100 participating farmers markets and farm stands, customers who use the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/EBT benefits can stretch their food budget to buy more fruits and vegetables!

Not a SNAP recipient yet? Get in touch!

Alondra Ruiz
Basic Food (SNAP) & Commodities Coordinator
Office: (509)925-5990 Ext. 1008
Email: [email protected]

Use this form to get a call:
https://form.jotform.com/233106037441142 English
https://form.jotform.com/233116686589166 Spanish

If you use SNAP/EBT:
-Go to a participating market's information booth and tell them you’d like SNAP Market Match
-Swipe your EBT card for the amount you want to spend
-You will receive that amount in EBT tokens and the same amount in SNAP Market Match dollars.

Shop for:
Fresh vegetables
Fresh fruits
Mushrooms
Fresh herbs
Seeds and plants that produce food (for example, tomato seeds or tomato plants)

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

It's Market Day!Did you know that at more than 100 participating farmers markets and farm stands, customers who use the ...
09/26/2026

It's Market Day!
Did you know that at more than 100 participating farmers markets and farm stands, customers who use the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/EBT benefits can stretch their food budget to buy more fruits and vegetables!

Not a SNAP recipient yet? Get in touch!

Alondra Ruiz
Basic Food (SNAP) & Commodities Coordinator
Office: (509)925-5990 Ext. 1008
Email: [email protected]

Use this form to get a call:
https://form.jotform.com/233106037441142 English
https://form.jotform.com/233116686589166 Spanish

If you use SNAP/EBT:
-Go to a participating market's information booth and tell them you’d like SNAP Market Match
-Swipe your EBT card for the amount you want to spend
-You will receive that amount in EBT tokens and the same amount in SNAP Market Match dollars.

Shop for:
Fresh vegetables
Fresh fruits
Mushrooms
Fresh herbs
Seeds and plants that produce food (for example, tomato seeds or tomato plants)

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

From Grace:FISH is hosting a second glean day at Quiet Cadence! Not only did we have an amazing time petting Quiet Caden...
09/24/2026

From Grace:

FISH is hosting a second glean day at Quiet Cadence! Not only did we have an amazing time petting Quiet Cadence’s farm animals, there was so much abundance at our first visit that we need more time and helping hands to finish harvesting. We’ll return next Tuesday to pick the remaining apples.

This Tuesday, volunteers harvested 120 pounds of produce from fruit trees and the therapy garden. The harvest included kale, potatoes, hot and sweet peppers, tomatoes, rhubarb, green beans, corn, and more.

Quiet Cadence is a local mental health nonprofit that supports healthcare workers, first responders, teachers, law enforcement, veterans, and their families through equine-assisted, nature-based, and creative therapeutic programs, Quiet Cadence helps people rediscover their capacity to thrive.

When: Tuesday, September 29, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM on a drop in basis

Where: Quiet Cadence 730 Alford Road, Ellensburg, WA

Volunteers needed: 2 volunteers, kids are welcome when accompanied by a guardian.

Sign up + waiver: https://form.jotform.com/262514954262156

Please wear closed-toe shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Bring water, gloves, and sun protection if you have them. We hope you can join us to pick this beautiful local harvest!

Website for Quiet Cadence: https://quietcadence.org/

Have questions? Contact: Grace at [email protected] or call (509)925-5990 ext. 1002

Quiet Cadence

We look forward to another great week at our new Upper County Location, Dru Bru! Please join us Tuesday-Thursday from 1...
09/21/2026

We look forward to another great week at our new Upper County Location, Dru Bru! Please join us Tuesday-Thursday from 11:00-12:00 for a fresh, handmade 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.

From Grace:Hello Glean Team! Our good friends at Quiet Cadence have apples ready to glean! Quiet Cadence is a local ment...
09/21/2026

From Grace:

Hello Glean Team!

Our good friends at Quiet Cadence have apples ready to glean! Quiet Cadence is a local mental health nonprofit providing people with opportunities to support healthcare workers, first responders, teachers, law enforcement, veterans and their families through equine-assisted, nature-based and creative therapeutic modalities to rediscover their capacity to thrive. They’ve been a wonderful partner to FISH, starting a therapy food bank garden this year and helping us grow beautiful produce for our community.

Come lend a hand with the apple harvest—and while you’re there, take a moment to meet and pet some of Quiet Cadence’s cute therapy animals! You are welcome to take home apples and of course snacks will be provided.

When: Tuesday, September 22, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM on a drop in basis

Where: Quiet Cadence 730 Alford Road, Ellensburg, WA

Volunteers needed: 2 volunteers, kids are welcome when accompanied by a guardian.

Sign up + waiver: https://form.jotform.com/262514954262156

Please wear closed-toe shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Bring water, gloves, and sun protection if you have them. We hope you can join us to pick this beautiful local harvest!

Website for Quiet Cadence: https://quietcadence.org/

Have questions? Contact: Grace at [email protected] or call (509)925-5990 ext. 1002

FISH is an equal opportunity provider.

From Grace:Tomatoes & Potatoes Glean at IOOF Memorial GardenTomatoes and potatoes are ready to harvest! The Odd Fellows ...
09/21/2026

From Grace:
Tomatoes & Potatoes Glean at IOOF Memorial Garden

Tomatoes and potatoes are ready to harvest! The Odd Fellows have generously invited us to glean tomatoes and potatoes at the IOOF Cemetery Memorial Garden. Help us fill our pantry with locally grown abundance for our community!

When: Monday, September 21, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 🎶Do you remember the 21st night of September? 🎶

Where: IOOF Cemetery Memorial Garden, 1900 Brick Road, Ellensburg, WA 98926

Volunteers needed: 4 volunteers, kids are welcome when accompanied by a guardian.

Sign up + waiver: https://form.jotform.com/262514954262156

Directions: Enter through the IOOF arch and stay to the right. You’ll find the garden behind the straw-bale wall. Parking is available directly in front of the garden.

Please wear closed-toe shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Bring water, gloves, and sun protection if you have them. We hope you can join us to pick this beautiful local harvest! Snacks will be provided.

Have questions? Contact: Grace at [email protected] or call (509)925-5990 ext. 1002

Odd Fellows of Ellensburg

FISH is an equal opportunity provider.

Grace had another successful glean! This time fresh corn!
09/21/2026

Grace had another successful glean! This time fresh corn!

SNAP serves people from all walks of life:• Working families• Seniors• Single parents• Students• Veterans• People with d...
09/16/2026

SNAP serves people from all walks of life:
• Working families
• Seniors
• Single parents
• Students
• Veterans
• People with disabilities
• Individuals between jobs

If paying for groceries has become difficult, you may qualify for assistance.

The only way to know for sure is to ask. Alondra, our SNAP Coordinator is here to help you navigate the process and find out if you qualify. Email [email protected] today!

From the Queen of Glean, Grace:The gleaning season is in full force! FISH will be hosting an organic Gala apple glean to...
09/14/2026

From the Queen of Glean, Grace:

The gleaning season is in full force! FISH will be hosting an organic Gala apple glean tomorrow, Tuesday, September 15. These apples have not been sprayed and will help provide fresh, local fruit for our community Additionally, I will bring snacks!

Time: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM or until the apples are fully picked on a drop in basis. Stay for however long or short you want
Location: Private residence, location will be released after sign up

Dress code: Please wear long pants and closed toe shoes

Email [email protected] or sign up at https://form.jotform.com/262514954262156 if you would like to join the glean. We would love your help harvesting these beautiful apples!

Total lbs gleaned this year: 1,069

Address

804 Elmview Road, Ellensburg WA 98920
Ellensburg, WA
98926

Opening Hours

Monday 1:30pm - 4pm
Tuesday 1:30pm - 4pm
Wednesday 1:30pm - 4pm
Thursday 1:30pm - 4pm
Friday 9am - 11:30am

Telephone

+15099255990

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