Spokane resident Nancy Simmons recently had a huge weight lifted off her shoulders, thanks to help from a unique program at SNAP. The 73-year-old retired dental assistant suffered a series […]
From family challenge to family business
Joni Kindwall-Moore and her son are gluten intolerant and Joni was constantly challenged to find quick and easy foods to create, while keeping it healthy, as well as gluten and […]
Funding support critical to homeless services success
The idea of document recording fees supporting homeless services may not mean much to Paul, a single father of four – but the fact that he and his kids found […]
State funds leverage local Weatherization dollars
It is a late January morning on Spokane’s lower South Hill and two of SNAP’s most reliable Weatherization workers are braving the cold to make sure a local family is […]
From the streets to secure – Spokane man transitions out of homelessness
There was a time when Danny didn’t concern himself with window smudges. When you’re homeless, there are generally more pressing issues – like food, shelter and avoiding the kind of […]
Hillyard resident thanks SNAP Weatherization for housewarming gift
Hillyard resident Gary Nestler will tell you he lives in a cozy home. It didn’t always used to be that way. When the Idaho native moved into his humble dwelling […]
Spokane senior grateful for home repairs through SNAP
Nestled on Perry Street just off lower Sprague Avenue, Emma’s home is recognized as a nourishing refuge for family and friends. The 78-year-old known as “Miss Emma” and her husband […]
Local barber credits SNAP for help in staying a cut above
As he approached the age of 40, Jay Troutt was still wondering what he wanted to be when he grew up. His diverse resume included jobs as a janitor, in […]
Weatherization project a game changer for Spokane resident
In the dozen years that Colleen Yancey has called Spokane home, the task of keeping up with household energy bills has not been among her favorite. Prior to moving to […]
SNAP home opens doors of opportunity for family
It’s been a decade since Michael and his five children moved into the Riverwalk complex owned by SNAP in northeast Spokane. At the time of the transition, the family knew […]