SPOKANE, Wash. — How to help? It’s one of the most asked questions during the COVID-19 crisis.
It’s also a hard one to answer while people struggle to protect themselves and family members.
People are finding amazing ways to sustain service in a time of social distancing.
“We’re getting hundreds of meals out to people who are food insecure,” said Rick Rivera.
He volunteers with Spokane Food Fighters, a new start up non-profit began two weeks ago with an idea.
Within six days, a dedicated group helped create the technology and a plan to connect local restaurants with people at home struggling to get food. It started with delivering meals from restaurants and now has added a partnership with Second Harvest.
“Idea to delivery in six days it’s been quite a whirlwind,” said founder Marcus Riccelli.
Second Harvest packs 15-pound food boxes and Spokane Food Fighters delivers them. That program helps provide some staples and fresh produce to get people by during this challenging time.
“What we are hearing from agency partners and Spokane county, throughout the region is there are increases, dramatic increases in the number of people seeking food assistance,” said Drew Meuer of Second Harvest.
Both non-profits need help to continue the momentum of serving people in a time of crisis. In just ten days of its first delivery, Spokane Food Fighters had handed out well over 1,800 meals. That number will likely grow as the pandemic continues.
If you are looking for an agency with volunteering or blood donation opportunities we’ve provided a link to a few below. If you work with a non-profit that needs help let us know.
Greater Spokane Meals on Wheels is also in need of 1,300 homemade face masks. There is a pattern available on their Facebook page.
Anyone interested can contact them at info@gscmealsonwheels.
Masks can be dropped off at their office at 12101 E. Sprague Ave. in Spokane Valley behind the Chase Bank.
