SPOKANE, Wash. – Spokane Neighborhood Action Partners (SNAP) has relaunched its “Cuisine for Clients” initiative to help local restaurants and provide meals to families and seniors in need.
Originally created during the COVID-19 pandemic, “Cuisine for Clients” supports small businesses while addressing food insecurity in the community. Rising food costs have prompted SNAP to bring back this effort.
“During the pandemic, we saw how Cuisine for Clients brought people together around a shared purpose,” said Tanya Gibson, SNAP’s acting director of community food security. “It allowed us to invest directly in local restaurants while getting wholesome meals into the hands of neighbors who needed them most.”
Community members can donate the cost of a meal, which SNAP uses to purchase food from local businesses. The meals are distributed through SNAP’s affordable housing properties and partner agencies.
“This is an opportunity for the community to give,” Gibson said. “Every contribution helps us make sure that no plate — or person — is forgotten.”
This phase of “Cuisine for Clients” features meals prepared by Pantry Fuel, led by Feast World Kitchen owner Maisa Abudayha. Donations support Abudayha’s efforts and the diverse network of chefs connected to Feast.
To participate, community members can donate through SNAP’s website or text YUMMY to 91999.
