The cold didn’t have a chance in February thanks to some generous in-kind donations from our local partners. Mainstream Electric stepped up with a badly needed hot water heater at […]
Financial Counseling a Catalyst for Single Mom
There was a time when the notion of owning her own home seemed like a mirage to Jenelle. Even the idea of building up her credit score looked like an […]
Project Share Emerges as Winner through Avista Assists
Along with a record-setting 29 wins, a regular season conference title and another bid to the NCAA Tournament, the Gonzaga University women’s basketball team did their part to keep the […]
SNAP Helps Build a Foundation for Young Woman’s Return to Spokane
SNAP Helps Build a Foundation for Young Woman’s Return to Spokane Marta married very young and wasn’t able to complete her education. When she moved to South Carolina in 2011 […]
Life-Impacting Disease Creates Business Opportunity
Life-Impacting Disease Creates Business Opportunity Passion is not something in short supply for those on their journey to being successful small business owners who come through SNAP’s doorway. But the […]
SNAP expands transportation service
When former client Robert got into the Medstar van operated by SNAP, he expected simply to receive a ride to Urgent Care. Instead, Medstar driver Kyle Chandler went above and […]
Spokane family fends off cold with help from SNAP
Last winter, Dorothy made it a habit to bundle up in several layers inside her north Spokane home. “I’d wear a jacket and several layers of clothes,” she said. […]
SNAP well-versed in government shutdown scenarios
As a nonprofit agency that depends on local, state and federal government funds for over 50 percent of its operating budget, SNAP pays close attention to the news of government […]
Legislative agenda signals hope for housing
From her chair as executive director of the Spokane Low Income Housing Consortium (SLIHC), Kay Murano has a birds-eye view of the area’s ongoing affordable housing shortage. “The need is […]
SNAP Clients Affirm Message of Hope
Justina didn’t want to face the uncertainty of losing her housing, quitting her college courses, and heading back to life on the reservation, where her options were limited. SNAP offered […]