The West Side Food Pantry located in our community center is available to anyone who needs groceries to feed themselves or their families. We recognize the fact that the Palouse has high poverty and food insecurity rates, and that not everyone has enough money for groceries, so we are here to help.

The Pantry hours are dependent on volunteer schedules, which are updated weekly and can be found by clicking the button above.  Hours are subject to change and the most up-to-date information can be found on the Pantry's Facebook page.
Donation Guide
Due to health & safety requirements, all unattended donations will be thrown away. All donations must be given to a Pantry volunteer during Pantry hours, unless coordinated with the Pantry Supervisor in advance. 

If you are donating a couple bags or less, please deliver during Pantry hours.  If you would like to donate more than that - proceeds from a food drive, for example - please schedule a drop off time with the Pantry Supervisor so we can be sure there are enough hands available to accept your generous donation.
Contact The Pantry
If you have any questions about what items to donate, or are interested in volunteering, please send the West Side Food Pantry an email.
The hours are based on volunteer availability and are subject to change, the West Side Food Pantry Facebook page will be updated first, then the website.  We also post immediate donation needs.
Donating Pre-Packaged Kits
The West Side Food Pantry is set up using a shopping model.  This means that when neighbors come in to shop, they pick what they will eat from the shelves instead of being handed a box.  This is not only more dignified, it also lets people choose what to take home that will fit within their allergies, dietary restrictions, and preferences.  

Because we use this model, we do not prefer to receive meal kits (for example: a bag or box with a can of soup, a can of chicken, canned vegetables, and rice with a recipe card).  Any we do receive get broken up into their component parts and added to our stock.  

However - if you are interested in making kits, we love to have birthday cake kits on hand!  A standard box of cake mix can be prepared without eggs or oil just by using a can of soda, so each kit contains:
  • 1 box of cake mix
  • 1 can of soda
  • 1 container of frosting
  • a disposable 9x13 baking pan
  • birthday candles
We have print-outs with instructions that we add to each kit, and when a neighbor has a birthday coming up, we send them home with everything they'll need to make a yummy cake. 

Putting these kits together is a great activity for scout troops, classes, or anyone looking to have a "giving back" night with a group of friends.  If you're interested in helping us out with these kits, please let us know!
If you would like to donate more than 3 grocery bags of items, thank you!  Please schedule ahead of time so we can be sure that there are enough hands available to process your generous gift.