FISH of Cowlitz County

Our Story

FISH of Cowlitz County is an all volunteer non-profit that's been helping people since 1971.  We care for our community by responding to a variety of financial emergencies  - from food to medical assistance to help with utility bills. 

When people need help, FISH responds.

In 2023 we provided:

• Food to 29,491 people, 41% were for children 
• Prescriptions for 89 uninsured, low income people
• Help to 252 families with water bills to keep their water running
• Help to 479 households preventing their electricity from being shut off
• Propane for 480 people to heat their homes and cook
• Bus passes for 243 low income adults
• Help to 44 adults to receive eye exam and glasses
• Paid for 96 pairs of children's shoes - for both foster and low income children
• Help 165 people purchase a variety of attire for a new job

Give a Hand

We encourage you to join us in giving a hand by donating. Proceeds from Give Big Washington will be used when and where the need arises. If there is an increase in the demand for food, medical care, or help with utility bills, we will use it accordingly.    Our 300+ volunteers work hand in hand with local merchants to provide goods and services to our clients.  

We put our faith into action by doing whatever we can,

 whenever we can, with whatever we have.