Grant PUD teams with 2nd Harvest to feed local families

   


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In 2025, Grant PUD’s Energy Services Department in partnership with 2nd Harvest continued to host mobile food banks twice a year to provide local families with meals across Grant County while providing Grant PUD’s energy saving resources and energy bill assistance programs 
 
Community First Outreach 
Since 2023, Energy Services’ Mobile Food Bank initiative has brought much needed assistance to households in local communities facing food insecurity and raises awareness of Grant PUD’s Income-Qualified programs. As part of our continuingClean Energy Transformation Act (CETA) outreach, the events are free and open to all. 
 
Making A Difference 
This year, The Mobile Food Bank made an impact in local communities. Local farmers and grocers donate fresh and nutritious groceries, including but not limited to milk, apples, pears, chicken, soups, bread, and vegetables.  
 
Ephrata - April 2025: 215 Families Served, 6,525 meals provided 
Warden – September 2025: 213 Families Served, 9,028 meals provided 
 
That’s 428 Families, and a total of 15,553 Meals served in just 2025! 
 
Looking back 
The initiative has distributed over 25,500+ meals to over 1,000+ Families in Grant County communities since Energy Services’ commencement of the program in 2023. The Events are staffed by 20-30 volunteers committed to making food distribution possible and welcoming to all attendees. Events are open in the mornings, while supplies last. 
 
Rooted in Grant PUD’s core value of service and powered by teamwork, the Mobile Food Bank events unite Grant PUD's employees and communities to nourish families and uplift Grant County together.

For more information on 2nd Harvest or to find an upcoming food bank near you: Food Near Me - Second Harvest 
 
If you need help with paying your energy bill contact our Energy Services team to learn more at 509-766-2512.