Last winter, Dorothy made it a habit to bundle up in several layers inside her north Spokane home. “I’d wear a jacket and several layers of clothes,” she said. […]
SNAP well-versed in government shutdown scenarios
As a nonprofit agency that depends on local, state and federal government funds for over 50 percent of its operating budget, SNAP pays close attention to the news of government […]
Legislative agenda signals hope for housing
From her chair as executive director of the Spokane Low Income Housing Consortium (SLIHC), Kay Murano has a birds-eye view of the area’s ongoing affordable housing shortage. “The need is […]
Young family maximizes SNAP programs to reach their dreams
Christy and Nathan took a chance in 2011. Tired of their jobs, they decided to follow their dreams of furthering their educations. At the time they were living in a […]
Project Share recipient turned donor thankful for SNAP
With the next season of SNAP Energy Assistance just around the corner, there are many in the community who are grateful for a program that keeps their homes and […]
Sturm, KREM team up with SNAP to cheer hearts
Paul and Suzanne have been through their share of challenges over the last several years, so it was welcome news when the North Spokane couple found out they would […]
Granddaughter credits LTCO as catalyst of change
There was a time last year when things looked pretty bleak for Kelli’s grandmother, Eudora. After living in her own home under less-than-ideal conditions, Eudora was dropped off unceremoniously […]
Comcast Cares Day a win for SNAP
SNAP was the beneficiary of the tremendous support from over 300 volunteers taking part in Spokane’s Comcast Cares Day this past April. Nationwide there were over 100,000 Comcast employees and […]
SNAP housing offers a haven to homeless Spokane widow
Paula and her husband arrived in Spokane in 1986 from California. When they arrived, they started a flooring company, which they ran successfully for the next 15 years. They […]
Volunteer mentors homeless clients seeking employment
SNAP Volunteer, Michael, came to SNAP in June 2017, wanting to be part of SNAP’s commitment to help others in need. He has lived in Spokane for nearly ten years, […]