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.

Attention Picnic in the Park Families!Beginning next Tuesday, meal pack pickup will move from Ida Nason Aronica Elementa...
06/19/2026

Attention Picnic in the Park Families!

Beginning next Tuesday, meal pack pickup will move from Ida Nason Aronica Elementary to the old parking lot at Mt. Stuart Elementary School.

Mt. Stuart Elementary (old parking lot)
🗓 Tuesdays
⏰ 1:00–2:00 p.m.

Free meal packs are available for children and teens ages 1–18. Haven't registered yet? Join now: https://form.jotform.com/261135911151043

This change should help improve traffic flow, provide more consistency for families, and shorten wait times.

Same day. Same time. New location.

The Mobile Pantry will be in Roslyn this Thursday from 1:00-3:00 behind the Roslyn Presbyterian Church. We will bring f...
06/15/2026

The Mobile Pantry will be in Roslyn this Thursday from 1:00-3:00 behind the Roslyn Presbyterian Church. We will bring fresh, frozen and shelf stable groceries and everyone is welcome.

The Mobile Pantry visits Roslyn the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Picnic in the Park, FISH's long standing summer meals program starts today and is open to all Kittitas County children 1...
06/15/2026

Picnic in the Park, FISH's long standing summer meals program starts today and is open to all Kittitas County children 1-18.

This year, Picnic in the Park is moving to a meal box format at all locations. Each weekly box includes 7 breakfasts and 7 lunches per child, helping families access meals more flexibly throughout the week.

Preregistration is strongly encouraged and families who preregister will be guaranteed meal boxes.

https://form.jotform.com/261135911151043

How It Works
-Free for all children ages 1–18
-Weekly meal boxes include 7 breakfasts and 7 lunches
-One box per child
-Pickup available at locations throughout Kittitas County
-Meal boxes are available regardless of household income

Pickup Locations in:
-Cle Elum
-Ellensburg
-Easton
-Kittitas
-Roslyn
-Thorp
-Vantage

Questions? Email [email protected]

Today’s gorgeous lunch at Open Table! Thanks to our volunteers and kitchen team for creating such nutritious and beautif...
06/12/2026

Today’s gorgeous lunch at Open Table! Thanks to our volunteers and kitchen team for creating such nutritious and beautiful meals. Food is love ❤️

Our Senior Nutrition meals are served Monday-Friday at two locations in Kittitas County and are open to all seniors age 60+. Join us for a fresh, scratch-made meal and connection with friends and neighbors.

Ellensburg at Open Table from 11:30-1:00 204 N. Main St.
Cle Elum at the UKCSC from 11:30-1.

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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.

FISH Community Food Bank will be helping enroll eligible seniors in the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) ...
06/12/2026

FISH Community Food Bank will be helping enroll eligible seniors in the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) again this season! Join us Saturday, June 6th at Ellensburg Farmers Market.

This program helps lower-income older adults purchase locally grown fruits, vegetables, herbs, and honey at participating farmers markets and farm stands throughout Washington.

Eligible participants may qualify if they are:
• Washington residents age 60+
• Native American or Alaska Native residents age 55+
• Within income guidelines (185% of the federal poverty level)

The market season runs June 1 through October 31.

Benefits are loaded onto a card that can be used directly with participating vendors. Vendors simply scan the card and participants enter a PIN to complete purchases.

Participants must apply each year to receive benefits.

Interested in applying through FISH? Find us at the Ellensburg Farmers Market this coming Saturday or contact [email protected] for more information.

Supporting seniors while supporting local farmers — neighbors helping neighbors.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Save the Date! FISH will join other local providers on Wednesday, June 24th at the fairgrounds the share resources. Th...
06/12/2026

Save the Date! FISH will join other local providers on Wednesday, June 24th at the fairgrounds the share resources. Thanks to Kittitas County Health Network and Greater Health Now for providing this opportunity for our community.

Registration is now open for FISH’s Picnic in the Park! Children and teens ages 1–18 can receive free weekly meal boxes...
06/10/2026

Registration is now open for FISH’s Picnic in the Park!

Children and teens ages 1–18 can receive free weekly meal boxes at locations throughout Kittitas County.

This year, Picnic in the Park is moving to a meal box format at all locations. Each weekly box includes 7 breakfasts and 7 lunches per child, helping families access meals more flexibly throughout the week.

Preregistration is strongly encouraged and families who preregister will be guaranteed meal boxes.
Register here:
https://form.jotform.com/261135911151043

How It Works
-Free for all children ages 1–18
-Weekly meal boxes include 7 breakfasts and 7 lunches
-One box per child
-Pickup available at locations throughout Kittitas County
-Meal boxes are available regardless of household income

Pickup Locations in:
-Cle Elum
-Ellensburg
-Easton
-Kittitas
-Roslyn
-Thorp
-Vantage

Questions? Email [email protected]
This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

We are looking someone with a trailer willing to pick up 3 large boulders at MRM Landscaping and drive them to FISH? Ple...
06/10/2026

We are looking someone with a trailer willing to pick up 3 large boulders at MRM Landscaping and drive them to FISH?

Please contact
Elsa Peters
Grants and Development Coordinator
[email protected]
(509) 925-5990 ext. 1004

On the second Saturday of each month, we open our pantry! Join us from 9:00-11:30 to shop for fresh, frozen and shelf s...
06/10/2026

On the second Saturday of each month, we open our pantry! Join us from 9:00-11:30 to shop for fresh, frozen and shelf stable groceries.

The diaper bank is also available for families.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Registration is now open for FISH’s Picnic in the Park! Meal pack distribution starts this SATURDAY!Children and teens ...
06/09/2026

Registration is now open for FISH’s Picnic in the Park! Meal pack distribution starts this SATURDAY!

Children and teens ages 1–18 can receive free weekly meal boxes at locations throughout Kittitas County.

This year, Picnic in the Park is moving to a meal box format at all locations. Each weekly box includes 7 breakfasts and 7 lunches per child, helping families access meals more flexibly throughout the week.

Preregistration is strongly encouraged and families who preregister will be guaranteed meal boxes.
https://form.jotform.com/261135911151043

How It Works
-Free for all children ages 1–18
-Weekly meal boxes include 7 breakfasts and 7 lunches
-One box per child
-Pickup available at locations throughout Kittitas County
-Meal boxes are available regardless of household income

Pickup Locations in:
-Cle Elum
-Ellensburg
-Easton
-Kittitas
-Roslyn
-Thorp
-Vantage
Questions? Email [email protected]

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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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