Monthly Statistics

February Statistics

The Food Bank distributed supplemental food boxes to 70 new households this month--495 households altogether--and a total of 1,377 individuals. That's the equivalent of 12,321 meals and 36,963 pounds of donated food. Those receiving food boxes included 68 infants age 2 and younger; 430 children between 3 and 18 years of age; 668 adults between 19 and 54 years old, and 211 seniors 55 and older.

Although food box distribution did increase slightly this month, deliveries to the homebound decreased to 49, as did attendance for hot meals: 336 individuals attended the MWF hot lunches, while 88 were served by volunteers during the February Saturday evening dinners.

January 2011 Statistics

FISH distributed supplemental food boxes for 480 area households in January, providing 12,042 meals totaling 36,126 pounds of food. The 1,357 feed this month included 70 infants and toddlers under two years of age; 420 youths between 3 and 18 years old; 672 adults between 19 and 54 years, and 195 seniors 55 years and older. Volunteers fed 396 people during the MWF hot lunches, and 95 people attended the Saturday night dinners cooked up by FISH member churches.

Deliveries to the Homebound nearly doubled this month, to 64 people. Anyone in need of supplemental food but unable to get to the food bank is encouraged to call FISH, 925-5990, and ask for Georganne.

December 2010 Statistics

FISH provided 13,581 meals to 532 families this month. Clients included 80 infants 2 years and younger; 501 youths between 3 and 18; 716 adults between 19 and 54, and 221 seniors over 55 years of age. A total of 431 individuals attended MWF lunches this month, and 68 individuals enjoyed the Saturday night hot winter meals. Through December, FISH distributed 40,743 pounds of food.

As always, FISH volunteers continue unloading and shelving food donations, filling distribution boxes, cooking the MWF hot lunches and Saturday night meals, and cleaning up afterwards. This month Ellensburg’s Daily Record named all of the more than 60 volunteers 2010 People of the Year in recognition of their ongoing commitment to the food bank. Congratulations! FISH wouldn’t exist without you!

November 2010 Statistics

The number of food bank clients went back up this month: FISH provided food for 580 families this month, including 92 infants, 531 youths, 794 adults and 226 seniors—1,643 individuals altogether. Of these clients, 305 were new to the food bank. Food boxes this month provided a total of 14,607 meals.

Hot lunches continue on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from noon to 1:00 p.m., and this month served 400. Saturday night dinners began and will continue through the winter months. In November, 73 attended. Dinners are served at 5 p.m. and anyone in need of a good, hot meal is welcome to attend.

October 2010 Statistics

FISH Food Bank provided food boxes to 522 households this month--95 of them brand new to the supplemental food program. Altogether, in October FISH served a total of 1,388 people, including 78 tots two years old and under, 401 children between 3-18, 679 adults between 19-54, and 230 seniors 55 and older. The home delivery program continues, as well, with 32 deliveries made to homebound clients this month. MWF hot lunches served 409 people, including several homeless individuals.

FISH food boxes provided 12,429 meals and distributed 37,287 pounds of food. A rough estimate of food donations from the Ellensburg community alone reached 35,761 pounds, thanks to FISH member churches, Ellensburg grocers and many, many farmers, as well as other individual donors. Saturday night dinners, cooked and served by sponsoring church members, have begun again. These home cooked meals are available to anyone hungry. Stop by at 5 p.m.

September 2010 Statistics

A total of 535 families received food boxes at FISH this month, including 71 infants under 2 years of age; 425 youths between 3 and 18; 691 adults between 19 and 54, and 228 seniors 55 and older. Altogether, FISH provided 12,636 meals to its November clients. MWF hot lunches continue, thanks to the many FISH volunteers, and FISH sponsoring churches are signing up now for Saturday night winter meal preparation.

August 2010 Statistics

Numbers of clients requesting food assistance hit an all-time high this month: FISH served a total of 1,751 individuals, or 615 households. Of those households, 213 are new to the food bank since the new fiscal year began July 1. Altogether, FISH distributed 15,561 meals or 24,411 pounds of food to its August clients, who included 106 children ages 2 and younger; 544 youths between 3 and 18; 857 adults 19-54, and 244 seniors 55 and older.

The MWF lunches continue with the help of volunteer cooks and servers. Clients with special dietary needs and those who are homebound also continue to receive food assistance through our special diet shelves and our home food box deliveries. Sponsoring churches will schedule Saturday night meals beginning in October.

July 2010 Statistics

FISH distributed 41,526 pounds of food to 565 households, or 1,556 individuals, during July-down slightly from the June 2010 record. Clients in July included 88 children 2 and younger, 467 children between 3 and 18 years, 772 adults between 19-54, and 229 adults 55 and older. Food bank volunteers boxed up and distributed a total of 13,842 food bank meals and served 361 individuals at the MWF hot lunches during July. Home deliveries of food boxes increased to 41 this month.

The local Fred Meyer, through Kroger Grocers, donated funds for two energy-efficient cooler/refrigerators, which are now installed and in use. Donations of food items from the Ellensburg community and surrounding area reached 25,533 pounds this month.

June 2010 Statistics

In June a total of 586 households or 1,623 individuals -the new record fornumbers-received supplemental food assistance at FISH Food Bank. FISH distributed 43,922 pounds of food (another record-breaker) to these needy, who included 97 children 2 years andunder, 495 youths between 3-18, 797 adults between 19-54, and 234 seniors, 55and above. By the end of the month, food for a total of 14,418 meals had been distributed.

May 2010 Statistics

FISH Food Bank provided food boxes to 488 households this month--47 of them brand new to the supplemental food program. Altogether, in May FISH served a total of 1,357 people, including 66 tots two years old and under, 437 children between 3-18, 648 adults between 19-54, and 206 seniors 55 and older. The home delivery program continues, as well, with 30 deliveries made to homebound clients this month. MWF hot lunches served 321 people, including several homeless individuals.

FISH food boxes provided 12,114 meals and distributed 36,342 pounds of food. Food donations from the Ellensburg community alone reached 40,837 pounds, thanks to FISH member churches, Ellensburg grocers and many, many individual donors and volunteers. Thank you, again, Ellensburg and Kittitas County.

April 2010 Statistics

FISH food bank served an all-time record number of families this month: in April 568 households, including 1,652 individuals, received supplemental food boxes. Of these households 83 were new to FISH. Overall, 94 of those receiving assistance from FISH were children 2 years old and under; 543 were aged 3 to 18; 780 were adults from 19 to 54, and 235 were seniors 55 and older. An additional 35 homebound deliveries were made by FISH volunteers to those in need who can not get to the food bank themselves, and 393 people were served the MWF hot lunches. During April a total of 44,631 pounds of food--the equivalent of 14,877 meals--were distributed, creating another all-time high.

March 2010 Statistics

Numbers of clients served seem to be on the rise again. In March FISH provided food boxes for a total of 539 households, or 1,395 individuals, including 79 children aged 2 and younger, 416 youths between 3 and 18, 679 adults between 19 and 54, and 221 seniors 55 and older. Of the individuals served this month, 150 were new to the food bank. Deliveries to the homebound continue, and during March, 39 deliveries were made. The Monday, Wednesday and Friday hot lunches also continue, with 476 hot lunches served during the month. Altogether, a total of 37,422 pounds of food went out to clients in March and 12,474 meals were provided.

February 2010 Statistics

FISH Food Bank fed 449 households during February. That is down by 100 compared to November 2009, so, thankfully, the number of individuals served has begun to decrease from winter needs, even though 60 of the February households (185 individuals) were new on the records for this Fiscal Year. This month 77 food bank clients were two years old and under, while 382 were between ages 3 and 18, 578 were between 19 and 54, and 180 were 55 and older--a total of 1,217 individuals.

In serving February clients, FISH gave out 32,859 pounds of food in boxes packed with the equivalent of 10,953 meals. Food donations from FISH's sponsoring churches totaled 1,419 pounds of food, while local grocers and restaurants donated 13,198 pounds and area businesses/organizations gave 11.571 pounds. A total of 378 people up again this months were fed at MWF hot lunches, and the Saturday night dinner and Homebound delivery programs continue to serve and grow.

January 2010 Statistics

A total of 512 households -- or 1,386 individuals -- received food boxes totaling 12,483 meals during January, and 52 of those families were new to FISH. Of the individuals served, 89 were two years old or younger; 423 were between 3 and 18 years of age; 671 were adults between 19 and 54, and 203 were 55 years old or older. Homebound deliveries numbered 36 this month, and the MWF lunches served 396 people. Overall, FISH volunteers distributed 37,449 pounds of food this month to city and county residents.

Archived Statistics

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