Food Insecurity In The Gorge

Written By Marc Schmid

With so many in our community facing uncertainty around their SNAP benefits, both staff and community members have been asking how they can help. One way to make a difference is by donating to local food banks. Another is by dropping off non-perishable food items at the lobby of any One Community Health clinic location throughout November.

Every donation—big or small—helps feed our neighbors in need.

Let’s work together to support our local food banks and make a difference this month!

Prefer to give directly? You can make a secure online donation to your local food bank:

Hood River: Donate to FISH Food Bank

Wasco: Donate to Columbia Gorge Food Bank

Klickitat: Donate to WAGAP

Skamania: Donate to WAGAP

Most needed items include:

  • Canned proteins (tuna, chicken, beans)

  • Rice, pasta, and grains

  • Peanut butter or nut butters

  • Canned fruits and vegetables

  • Shelf-stable food in general

  • Baby food and formula

Find your local foodbank based on state and region:

Oregon Food Finder Tool

Oregon Food Banks

Salvation Army – The Dalles
📍 811 East 2nd Street, The Dalles, OR 97058 (next to public transit stop)
Hours:

  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 1:00–3:00 PM

Windy River Gleaners
📍 3525 Crates Way, The Dalles, OR 97058
Hours:

  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM–1:00 PM

Wahtonka Community Meal
📍 3601 W 10th Street, The Dalles, OR 97058
Hours:

  • Thursday: 4:00–6:00 PM (2nd and 4th Thursday each month)
    🗓️ Holiday Schedule 2025:

  • Closed: November 27 and December 25

  • Open: November 20 and December 18

Hood River County - FISH FOOD BANK

Hood River
📍 1130 Tucker Road (beside Spirit of Grace Church, across from Orchard Lanes Bowling Alley)
📞 541-386-3474
Hours:

  • Monday: 3:00–5:00 PM

  • Wednesday: 9:00–10:00 AM, 3:00–5:30 PM

  • Friday: 3:00–5:00 PM

    Parkdale
    📍 4910 Baseline Drive (inside Parkdale Community Church)
    Hours: 1st, 3rd & 5th Monday each month, 4:00–6:00 PM

Cascade Locks
📍 140 Wa-Na-Pa Street (Cascade Locks City Hall Gymnasium)
📞 541-386-3474
Upcoming Holiday Distribution:

  • Wednesday, November 19, 2:00–4:00 PM

  • Wednesday, December 17, 2:00–4:00 PM

Wasco County Food Pantries

St. Vincent de Paul – The Dalles
📍 505 W 9th Street, The Dalles, OR 97058
Hours:

  • Tuesday: 1:00–3:00 PM

  • Thursday: 3:00–5:00 PM

Washington Food Finder Tool

Washington Food Banks

 

🚐 WAGAP Mobile Food Bank (Serving Klickitat & Skamania Counties)

The Mobile Food Bank serves outlying communities in both counties.
📞 (509) 493-2662 ext. 208 • Toll-free: (800) 755-1192
📧 janeal@wagap.org

1st Thursday

  • 9–11 AM – Wishram School, 135 Bunn St., Wishram

  • 12–2 PM – Dallesport Community Center, 136 6th Ave., Dallesport

3rd Thursday

  • 9–11 AM – Mt. Adams Baptist Church, 2366 WA-141, Trout Lake

  • 12–2 PM – Glenwood School, 320 Bunnel St., Glenwood

  • 4–5 PM – BZ Corner Community Building, 1256 WA-141, White Salmon

4th Thursday

  • 9–11 AM – Pueblo Del Rio Apts., 403 Chinook St., Roosevelt

  • 12:30–2:30 PM – Market Street Café, 106 Goldendale Bickleton Rd., Bickleton

Klickitat County 

Goldendale Food Bank
📍 112 East Main, Goldendale
📞 509-281-2203
Hours:

  • Monday: 9:00 AM–3:30 PM (closed 12–1 PM for lunch)

  • Wednesday: 12:30–4:30 PM

Klickitat Food Bank
📍 92 Main Street, Klickitat
📞 509-493-2662 ext. 208
Hours:

  • Wednesday: 1:00–4:00 PM

Skamania County 

Stevenson Food Bank
📍 683 Rock Creek Drive, Stevenson
📞 509-281-0767
Hours:

  • Tuesday & Thursday: 9:00 AM–3:30 PM (closed 12–1 PM for lunch)

Bingen Food Bank
📍 115 W Steuben Street, Bingen
📞 509-493-2662 ext. 208
Hours:

  • Tuesday & Thursday: 9:00 AM–3:30 PM (closed 12–1 PM for lunch)

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