North County Community Food Bank

Mission

Since the very beginning as a grassroots committee in the early 1980's,  North County Community Food Bank has passionately cared for individuals in need in the area.  Our purpose and driving mission is creating a community where no one goes hungry. Our daily goal is serving each person we meet with dignity and respect, listening and then addressing their unique needs. NCCFoodbank not only provides emergency food supplies, we offer individuals the specific connections they are seeking from area healthcare to social services and employment.  In addition, we provide basic life skills education tools, such as financial planning & credit repair, healthy cooking and nutrition education, targeted education for those living with chronic illnesses, organic gardening and much, much more.  Many of our courses are specifically designed for adults and youth. Providing each family, and individual the basic building blocks necessary to strengthen their resolve, build their confidence, and regain hope while improving their situation for whatever life throws at them.  Life is tough, and we're here to help.

Description

NCCFoodBank offers individuals a variety of basic life skills courses, for all ages, free of charge.  Partnering with local area organizations, agencies, and local businesses we give folks the knowledge, skills and ability to be successful.  Working closely with Beacon Farm and the WSU Master Gardening program, we also provide clients with their own community garden plots free of charge following a 6 week course on organic gardening, preservation and healthy cooking. In collaboration with the Clark College Culinary Institute, we offer youth, the chance to learn everything about how to become a Chef, work in a restaurant or commercial kitchen, food safety and healthy cooking skills for life, through our 6-week Celebrity Chef and Kids in the Kitchen course.  NCCFoodBank is more than a food pantry, we are a vibrant part of the community. Our goal is motivating youth to reach for the stars,  rebuilding the hope, strength, courage and ability of many who are struggling, while providing nourishment for the mind, body and soul.  

Community Support & Recognition

NCCFoodBank has developed amazing relationships throughout the area and beyond, over the 40 plus years we've been assisting local neighbors in need.  These relationships come over time, developing an understanding of who we are, what we do, and getting past misconceptions of what a food bank or food pantry truly is,  as well as getting past misconceptions of who needs their services.  We are very proud of these relationships and the strength in community the comes from the trust and respect as a result from this community education.   Nonprofits like North County Community Food Bank and the many other nonprofits throughout SW Washington are a vital link,  that makes our communities DNA much stronger and more resilient. 

A notable sampling of our community partners, joining forces with us include:

Dan's Tractor, Battle Ground Kubota dealer,  has been a major supporter of the NCCFoodBank since we first opening our doors. We encourage you to stop in and tell them how much you appreciate the amazing support they provide to area nonprofits, school teams, clubs and social service organizations.  Visit them for all your lawn, acreage and farm equipment needs.  They play a significant role in the small communities throughout the area.  Check them out for more information on their website:  https://www.danstractor.com/    Owner, Skip Ogden, and his team are strong advocates for NCCFoodBank, supporting our basic life skills, educational programs.  

Grants from other supporters:

The Community Foundation of SW Washington

The Kinsman Foundation

Kaiser Permanente

Rotary of Three Creeks 

100 Women Who Care of SW Washington

100 Men Who Care of SW Washington

Betty Sue Morris through the William Morris Commemorative Grant Funding

Frank & Arlene L Price Foundation

Corporate support for North County Community Food Bank reaches across the nation sharing our belief of the importance of nutrition for everyone. FisherJordan, LLC. a consultant and management firm based in New York specializing in strategy, analytics and technology consulting, reached out to us at the height of the COVID pandemic asking "How can we help?"   During a period when food supply chains were unimaginably broken, FisherJordan stepped up and delivered.  They remain a steadfast supporter today. Learn more about https://fischerjordan.com/   

Over 70% of NCCFoodBank's funding comes from private donors, corporations, individuals and foundations supporting the work we do and the programs we offer to help build an even stronger community. These donors are passionate in their belief that providing a holistic curriculum of care assists individuals in their journey to healthier lives, stronger hope and confidence, and successful work skills needed to thrive.