... because no one should be hungry.
"I truly believe that in
a state as agriculturally rich as
Mission: To alleviate
the causes and conditions of poverty that exist in Hood River, Wasco and
MCCAC is a private, non-profit corporation formed in 1966 to provide a
variety of social programs in the Mid Columbia area.
Who is hungry in Wasco,
Sherman & Hood River Counties?
36% of our population ages 17 and under are receiving
emergency food.
14% Increase in food box distribution since
2002.
5,670 people in Wasco,
Food Stamps generated $424,478 back to our
tri-city economy, through local purchases in 2003.
How does Mid-Columbia Community Action help?
- Providing food to agencies serving low-income peoplke, including: FISH, Salvation Army, Sherman county EFB, St Patrick’s, The Dalles Community Meal, Rock Hollow Senior Meal, Hood River Senior Center, Pioneer Potlatch, St. Vincent de Paul
- Distributing 813,882 lbs. of food last year
- Windy River Gleaners
Where does food come from? Food comes to MCCAC from:
- Oregon Food Bank
- Local food companies and grocery stores
- Farmers and gardeners
- Food drives and individual food donors US Department of Agriculture
What kinds of
donations can MCCAC accept?
MCCAC can pick up, handle, inspect, store and distribute
most food products, including: fresh, dry, canned, discontinued, out of
specification, frozen, code dated or clean, damaged foods. We can also accept
household goods, pet food, health/beauty aids, paper products and diapers.
How do I know what happens to my
food donation?
MCCAC is monitored by Oregon Food Bank to ensure safe handling of food
and we contract with our member agencies to make sure that donated products
will not be sold, traded or bartered. Recipients are never charged for food.
How is Mid-Columbia Community
Action funded?
MCCAC is a community based non-profit agency who receives funding
through private donations and state grants.
You are the
key to ending hunger.
Give money:
Free food isn’t free. Tons of food are donated each year, but it costs
money to collect, process, store and distribute that food.
Give food:
Conduct a food drive in your neighborhood, church, school or office.
Give time:
Become a volunteer for MCCAC at events, in the office or in the warehouse.
Give hungry people a voice:
Learn and speak about the impact and causes of hunger. Become part of the solution.
Help make our community a better place to live.
Contact MCCAC today.
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