Senior – SNAP

Former client volunteers for SNAP during remission

Posted on November 13, 2019November 14, 2019 by Nicole Bishop

Former client volunteers for SNAP during remission “Getting diagnosed with cancer isn’t like the movies make it out to be,” Patricia Bishop says. “In the movies, you find out in […]

Partnership with Treasurer’s Office Reduces Tax Foreclosures

Posted on September 18, 2019September 18, 2019 by Nicole Bishop

Partnership with Treasurer’s Office Reduces Tax Foreclosures According to the Spokane County Treasurer’s Office, there are currently 55 properties in tax foreclosure. This is a number the office expects to […]

A Legacy for the Future – Planned Giving Strengthen’s SNAP’s Foundation

Posted on July 10, 2019July 10, 2019 by Nicole Bishop

A Legacy for the Future – Planned Giving Strengthen’s SNAP’s Foundation Margaret Hinnenkamp lived a humble, frugal life, making it a point to attend church and volunteer once a week […]

Spokane family fends off cold with help from SNAP

Posted on January 24, 2019May 1, 2019 by Nicole Bishop

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 Clients Affirm Message of Hope

Posted on December 26, 2018December 26, 2018 by Nicole Bishop

Justina didn’t want to face the uncertainty of losing her housing, quitting her college courses, and heading back to life on the reservation, where her options were limited. SNAP offered […]

LTCO volunteer brightens lives with service

Posted on November 21, 2018 by Nicole Bishop

Edith McNinch had recently retired after 21 years as a Kindergarten teacher when she saw an article in her local newspaper about a volunteer opportunity. “I was just sitting […]

Sturm, KREM team up with SNAP to cheer hearts

Posted on September 17, 2018September 17, 2018 by Nicole Bishop

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 […]

It’s what neighbors do

Posted on February 22, 2018February 27, 2018 by Jennifer Martin

Cindy is a caretaker and friend to one neighbor, a 70-year-old Air Force Veteran named Ted who lives alone in his home. Home maintenance brings with it both physical and […]

Their old home is warmer and safer after weatherization updates

Posted on November 21, 2017January 29, 2021 by Ryan Patterson

Glenda and her husband Jerome have lived in their north side home for 44 years. Their home, like so much of Spokane’s housing stock, is aging. Older housing stock, like […]

Hillyard resident thanks SNAP Weatherization for housewarming gift

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Ryan Patterson

Hillyard resident Gary Nestler will tell you he lives in a cozy home. It didn’t always used to be that way. When the Idaho native moved into his humble dwelling […]