Community Action Center

The Food & Shelter Folks

Malden-Pine City Fire Rallies Community Support

As you are likely aware, on Monday, September 7th, a sudden wildfire So far, we are grateful to see so many small and large community swept through the small towns of Malden and Pine City in northern groups, clubs, foundations, churches, and individuals reaching out to the Whitman County, destroying homes and business, and displacing many towns with real support. And as the immediate shock from the disaster folks—including many that CAC has served with Energy Assistance, begins to fade, CAC stands ready to help each household find and secure Weatherization, and other household needs. For the record, the Babbthe long-term support they might need to rebuild—or re-locate—and Malden Fire burned more than 15,000 acres and destroyed 121 homes, otherwise get back on their feet. eight commercial properties, and 94 other structures in Malden and Pine To support the Malden-Pine City communities, we ask you to donate City. to the Whitman County United Way effort at:

We are so sorry for the losses suffered by so many there—and want https://donorbox.org/whitman-county-fire-relief-fund everyone in these towns to know we stand with you!

At a community meeting just one week after the fire, the pain was evident as the towns came together to start the first step in the longterm recovery process. Community Action Center is just one of many community agencies and resources supporting this work—teaming together to be sure every Malden and Pine City resident knows they are Community Food not alone.

An $18,000 grant from the Smith-Barbieri Progressive Fund will make a playground for children living at Riverview Apartments a reality! The grant will pay for play equipment, surfacing, and installation costs.

“We are proud to sponsor your new play area,” said Lerria Schuh, Community Advocate for the Fund. “We understand that children not only need a roof over their head, they need space to play safely … to let their imaginations run and relieve some of their daily stresses.”

Riverview will provide permanent homes to people with low and extremely low income, as well as for those experiencing homelessness. Riverview’s outdoor common area will feature a lawn, picnic tables, playground, and garden boxes for all residents. The outdoor area is a space where parents can play with their kids, families can eat a meal outside together, and residents can visit with neighbors as they garden together. Riverview Apartments will be complete in 2020.

We have started taking food donations during normal CAC

Riverview’s Outdoor Play Area a Go! business hours! We are also still in need of cash donations. Your donation will help us buy food for people who are experiencing hunger. Please donate at: https://www.cacwhitman.org/donate/ We need the following donations: • Cereal/oatmeal • Dietary restriction foods • Boxed meals (sugar-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, low-sugar) • Mac n’ cheese • Toilet paper • Canned vegetables • Toiletries (soap, shampoo,

• Canned beans toothpaste, deodorant)

You can bring donations to 350 SE Fairmont Road in Pullman weekdays from 8:00-4:00 (closed for lunch 12:00-1:00). To donate, please come to the parking lot, call the front desk, and we will have a staff member come to your car to take the donation.

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

(note the change!)

THURSDAY FOOD PANTRY

Closed

Closed

11 am – 1:00 pm

BREAD ROOM

8 am – 4:30 pm 8 am –– 4:30 pm Please note our Free Room is 8 am – 4:30pm now closed due

to COVID-19

8 am – 6:00 pm regulations.