Updates:

WWVHRC will continue accepting donations of food and funds to support individuals and families in our communities. 

Partner organizaitons are continuing to meet regularly to coordinate services and strategize to best support those in need.

Thank you to everyone who has supported or is considering supporting this effort!

About Us:

WWVHRC is a regional partnership uniting community organizations to address food insecurity amid potential federal SNAP benefit disruptions. The coalition is mobilizing donations of funds and food to support local families. Community members can participate by donating directly, organizing food drives, or supporting partner stores’ local giving campaigns.

How You Can Help:

  • Donate funds: donated funds will be used to purchase food cards for eligible families and food for distribution to local food pantries and meal programs.
    • Use the Donate Now button above, or send a check to BMAC at 8 E. Cherry St., Walla Walla, WA 99362 (with WWVHRC in the memo line). 
       
  • Donate food to BMAC Food Bank: donations of shelf-stable pantry items or fresh produce can be dropped off at the BMAC Food Bank, 921 W. Cherry St., Walla Walla, 8am-2pm, Monday-Friday.
     
  • Donate food via a Donation Barrel: food donation barrels are avaiable at the following locations:
    • Comprehensive Healthcare, 1520 Kelly Place, Walla Walla
    • College Place City Hall, 625 S. College Ave, College Place
    • Super 1 Foods, 710 S 9th Avenue, Walla Walla
    • Local realtor offices in Walla Walla through October 31
    • YMCA, 340 S Park, Walla Walla
    • VITAL Wines Tasting Room, 17 N Second Ave., Walla Walla
    • Burwood Brewing, 1120 E St., Walla Walla
    • Seven Hills Winery, 212 N 3rd, Walla Walla
    • Frog Hollow Farm, 174 Frog Hollow Road, Walla Walla
    • Blue Mountain Community Church, 928 Sturm Ave., Walla Walla

Recent Activity

WWVHRC Supporters

  • Pioneer United Methodist Church December 2025 $1,515.00
  • Jose Alanis December 2025 $525.00
  • Eric Brown December 2025 $259.87
  • Caroline Arnold December 2025 $500.00
  • Jared Wutzke December 2025 $519.75
  • Anonymous November 2025 $1,559.25
  • Pioneer United Methodist Church December 2025 $1,515.00
  • Susan Monahan November 2025 $1,039.50
  • Bob & Kathy Jones November 2025 $1,000.00
  • Jose Alanis December 2025 $525.00

Organizations collaborating through the WWVHRC include: 

Akin, Blue Mountain Action Council, Blue Mountain Community Church, Blue Mountain Community Foundation, Blue Mountain Counseling, Blue Mountain Heart to Heart, Burwood Brewing Company, Catholic Charities of Walla Walla, City of College Place, City of Waitsburg, City of Walla Walla, Congregation Beth Israel, Communities in Schools, Christian Aid Center, Crazy Love Church, Downtown Walla Walla Foundation, First Congregational Church, Garfield County Aging and Disability Resource Center, The Health Center, Hope Street, The Pantry at St. Frances Cabrini, Pioneer United Methodist Church, Project Timothy, Providence St. Mary Medical Center, Salvation Army, Skyrocket Church, SonBridge Center for Better Living, Southeast WA Alliance for Health, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Sustainable Living Center, Waitsburg Commercial Club, Walla Walla Alliance for the Homeless, Walla Walla Chamber of Commerce, Walla Walla Community College, Walla Walla County Department of Community Health, Walla Walla Immigrant Rights Coalition, Walla Walla Senior Center, Walla Walla University, VITAL, and the YMCA of Walla Walla.

Want to get involved?

Any organization or individual wishing to join the coalition can email Walla Walla County Department of Community Health Manager: Sam Jackle or attend a WWVHRC meeting. Meetings will be held via Zoom. WWVHRC intends to continue operating while the federal government remains closed to provide local service coordination and assistance.