SNAP and the Washington State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program are pleased to announce the appointment of Aaron Riley as the new Regional Long-Term Care Ombudsman for Spokane, Ferry, Pend Oreille, […]
Local couple thankful to SNAP for post-windstorm support
It’s been over four months since a severe windstorm swept through the Inland Northwest, yet for some residents, the impact is anything but distant history. In the first quarter of […]
SNAP helps residents get back on track with credit
SNAP clients Scott and Jeanette once scurried politely away from any conversations about restoring their credit score. Both suffered from several health challenges and Scott found it difficult to talk […]
SNAP, HDR Engineers team up to support local senior
There was a time when Sally could run a mile in nine minutes and work in her garden from sun up to sundown. Things have changed since those days. On […]
SNAP reaches out to residents of East Sprague
For Claudia Holtz, a soup potluck on a chilly night in the East Sprague neighborhood in February was an opportunity be nourished and informed. Along with selections like cheddar broccoli and […]
Avista steps up with game-changing support for Project Share
It was a rewarding afternoon at McCarthey Athletic Center on Feb. 27. To begin with, the Gonzaga women’s basketball team defeated BYU on Senior Day in front of a sell-out […]
Our Town Gala kicks off SNAP’s 50th anniversary in style
Talk about an extraordinary way to ring in the New Year. On Jan. 22, the fifth annual Our Town Gala, hosted by Spokane Mayor David Condon and his wife, Kristin, […]
SNAP celebrates 50 years of stabilizing Spokane County
The year is 1966. A gallon of gas costs 32 cents, a science fiction show called “Star Trek” premieres on NBC-TV and golfer Jack Nicklaus wins The Masters and British […]
State Commerce director meets with SNAP brass
For Brian Bonlender, a visit to Spokane last month was a reminder of his old stomping grounds on the east side of the Cascades. The Yakima native and Washington State […]
SNAP Housing Counseling comes to rescue of local homeowner
Dale Raugust is humble about his role as a SNAP Housing counselor despite feedback from clients that places him in a range somewhere between super heroes and Santa Claus. While […]