Trident Spokane

02/01/2026

Tonight as I was leaving an event for my friends birthday, I saw someone laying on the sidewalk, dangerously close to the street. I stopped to make sure they were alive, and to see if they needed narcan. It was a very small woman, older and quite frail. She was shivering and I asked her if she'd like a blanket. She said yes, and I asked if she could sit up so I could put a blanket under her, so her body wasn't just resting on the bare sidewalk. She declined, but was thankful for the extra blanket. I thought maybe she'd like some hot food and coffee, so I ran to jack in the box and got a late night box with a chicken sandwich and 2 tacos, and a large hot coffee. I went back to check on her, and she was asleep. I woke her up and asked if she'd like food. She said no, she was ok, but she did want another blanket. So I gave her a cold weather emergency pack, the hot coffee, and another blanket. As I was leaving, I saw a man about a block away, and he was sitting on the sidewalk, huddled up in just his jacket, alone. I asked if he wanted some food and a blanket, and he said yes. As I was walking back to my car to grab the items, another man with a blanket around his shoulders came down the sidewalk, and I offered him food and a blanket as well. I only had the chicken sandwich and the 2 tacos, and I apologized to them that they had to split it. I gave them both blankets, and they were happy to split the food. I told them I hope they had a good night and stayed warm, and the first man looked at me and said "its going to be better now because you came along". I told him that people care, and that hes a person and he matters.
Because I honestly, truly believe that people need to know that sometimes. Because being homeless can feel so alienating and lonely and dehumanizing. It breaks my heart every time I run out of supplies, because I never have enough for everyone. But I try to do the most I can with what Im given. I hope everyone knows that something so small like warm food and a blanket can make people feel like they are human again. Things most of us take for granted. I invite anyone to come out and do an outreach with me some night, and truly understand just how grievous the injustice of homelessness is in the richest country in the world.

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01/23/2026

Our street outreach program requires immediate assistance as the weather forecast indicates temperatures will dip into the teens this weekend. Essential items such as emergency blankets, hand warmers, water, snacks, gloves, hats, scarves, socks, jackets, and blankets are desperately needed. I can pick them up or you can drop them off at Spokane Pride in the orange plastic tote!
Donations can be made via our Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/lists?view=list&listId=1CKFMTZ7CQMIX&filter=all&sort=priority&listType=wishlist.

Any monetary donations will be greatly appreciated and are tax deductible since we are a Washington State licensed non-profit organization (EIN available at donation site).

01/20/2026

But what can I do to help?
Im glad you asked! Stolen from the Seattle indivisible group ❤️

12/29/2025

We did the last 2 nights in it was but thanks to some amazing donations we got in the mail from our Amazon wishlist, and from our friends in the community, we were able to help over 100 people not freeze to death on the streets. Thank you everyone who volunteers to help us hand out supplies and we are SO grateful to our donors for everything ❤️
Shout out to Brandon from for helping me assemble these emergency cold weather kits!

12/28/2025

Let's create positive change through outreach tonight! Please message us to get involved.
We rely on donations, so please consider donate here: https://share.google/MXWOMJBCBu6ptyWBX or buying from our Amazon wishlist 🙏 https://share.google/ttgtYmAjP5ITlfAIj

12/28/2025

Thanks to the kindness of some generous donors, we've been able to put together some kits for distribution tonight and last night. We're so grateful for your support and hope you'll continue to donate! We'll make sure these kits get to those who need them most in Spokane ❄️

Donate here https://share.google/MXWOMJBCBu6ptyWBX
or make a purchase from our Amazon wishlist 🙏
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12/26/2025

Urgent Appeal for Support During Extreme Cold Weather! Tomorrow night and Sunday night are forecasted to be extremely cold. We need volunteers and supplies to support our street outreach. Your contributions are necessary to keep us supplied so we can help keep people alive! Please message us for volunteer information. To donate, please visit https://share.google/MXWOMJBCBu6ptyWBX or purchase items from our Amazon wishlist 🙏 https://share.google/ttgtYmAjP5ITlfAIj.

12/15/2025

Winter is here, and hundreds of our Spokane neighbors are sleeping outside. You can help keep them warm ❤️

Trident Spokane is doing our annual Winter Blanket Drive, and we need your support!
We need:

⛺️ Blankets & sleeping bags
🧦 Warm socks, gloves, and hats
🪥 Hygiene kits (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap)
🥪 Single-serve snacks & bottled water
❤️ Monetary donations to buy supplies

How to help:

Shop our Amazon Wishlist, items ship directly to us: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1CKFMTZ7CQMIX?ref_=wl_share

Donate money to help us purchase essential winter items: https://tridentspokane.com/donations

EVERY donation is tax deductible and goes directly into kits that volunteers hand out on the streets. Your support can save a life this winter.

10/30/2025

Food Assistance Resources!
Just a reminder that November is close and 1 out of 8 Americans will loose food assistance. Here are some resources!

Southside Food Pantry • Address: 2934 East 27th Avenue, Spokane, WA 99223 • Phone: 509-508-0131 • URL: https://www.southsidespokane.org/food-pantry • Hours: Saturday 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (distribution day) • Requirements/Notes: No ID or zip code required; first-come, first-served

Food Pantry at MLK Jr. Community Center • Address: 500 South Stone Street, Spokane, WA 99202 • Phone: 509-868-0856 • URL: https://mlkspokane.org • Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM • Requirements/Notes: No appointment necessary; open to everyone.

Food Bank at Spokane Valley Partners (formerly Partners INW) • Address: 10814 East Broadway Avenue, Spokane Valley, WA 99206 • Phone: 509-927-1153 • URL: https://www.svpart.org/food-bank • Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM • Requirements/Notes: No appointment necessary; primarily serves east of Havana Street to the state line but open to all. Though some sources list extended donation hours (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM).

Food Bank at Salvation Army Spokane • Address: 204 East Indiana Avenue, Spokane, WA 99207 (main location; note: • Phone: 509-325-6821 • URL: https://spokane.salvationarmy.org/spokane_citadel/cure-hunger/ • Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 AM - 4:15 PM (some sources list 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM; confirm directly if needed) • Requirements/Notes: No zip code required; open to all.

Food Pantry at American Indian Community Center • Address: 1025 West Indiana Avenue, Spokane, WA 99205 • Phone: 509-535-0886 • URL: http://aiccinc.org • Hours: Tuesday-Friday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM (closed for lunch; stocked on Mondays but not open for distribution) • Requirements/Notes: No requirements; open to all, with a focus on American Indian communities but serves everyone. Available once per month per individual/family. Your hours (11:00 AM - 4:30 PM) are close but slightly off—updated to reflect full operating window from multiple sources.

Airway Heights Baptist Church Food Bank • Address: 12322 Sunset Highway, Airway Heights, WA 99001 • Phone: 509-244-2474 • Hours: 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month (drop-offs during the week prior: Tuesday-Thursday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Friday 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM) • Requirements/Notes: Open to all; focus on fresh produce and basics.

• Audubon Park Food Bank (at Audubon Methodist Church) • Address: 3908 North Driscoll Boulevard, Spokane, WA 99205 • Phone: 509-325-4541 • Hours: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month (drop-offs Monday prior: 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM) • Requirements/Notes: Open to all.

• Caritas Outreach Ministries Food Bank • Address: 1228 West Nebraska Avenue, Spokane, WA 99205 • Phone: 509-326-2249 • Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM • Requirements/Notes: Open to all; also manages several little free pantries (see below).

• Catholic Charities Food for All • Address: Multiple locations (call for nearest) • Phone: 509-459-6163 • Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM • Requirements/Notes: Open to all; schedule drop-offs/pickups for donations.

• Cheney Cupboard Food Bank • Address: 624 3rd Street (Wren Pierson Building), Cheney, WA 99004 • Phone: 509-280-4938 • Hours: Monday-Tuesday 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM, Wednesday 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM • Requirements/Notes: Open to all; serves 50-60 families daily.

• Greenhouse Community Center Food Bank • Address: 211 North Fir Street, Deer Park, WA 99006 • Phone: 509-276-6897 • Hours: Monday 2:00 PM - 5:45 PM, Wednesday 1:00 PM - 3:45 PM (open for drop-offs Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM) • Requirements/Notes: Open to all.

• Mead Food Bank • Address: 12509 North Market Street, Mead, WA 99021 • Phone: 509-466-7068 • Hours: Wednesday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Sunday 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM • Requirements/Notes: Open to all.

• New Hope Ranch Food Bank • Address: 2524 East Queen Avenue (at Connections Church), Spokane, WA 99217 • Phone: 509-954-5145 • Hours: Monday and Wednesday 12:00 PM (clients start at noon; drop-offs 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM) • Requirements/Notes: Open to all.

• North County Food Bank • Address: 40015A North Collins Road, Elk, WA 99009 • Phone: 509-292-2530 • Hours: Monday 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM, Tuesday 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM, Wednesday 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM, Thursday 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM • Requirements/Notes: Open to all.

• Northeast Food Pantry (Northwest Connect at Crestline Nazarene Church) • Address: 4520 North Crestline Street, Spokane, WA 99207 • Phone: 509-290-5691 or 509-487-2781 • Hours: Tuesday 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Thursday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM • Requirements/Notes: Open to all.

• Otis Orchards Food Bank • Address: 4308 North Harvard Road, Otis Orchards, WA 99027 • Phone: 509-720-8606 • Hours: Tuesday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (drop-offs Monday afternoon or Tuesday morning) • Requirements/Notes: Open to all; outdoor donation bin available.

• Second Harvest Food Bank • Address: 1234 East Front Avenue, Spokane, WA 99202 • Phone: 509-534-6678 • Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (closed 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM) • Requirements/Notes: Major distribution hub; partners with many pantries. Open to all for assistance.

• Serve Spokane Food Pantry • Address: 8303 North Division Street, Spokane, WA 99208 • Phone: 509-998-5722 • Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM • Requirements/Notes: Open to all; call to confirm drop-offs.

• Union Gospel Mission • Address: 1224 East Trent Avenue, Spokane, WA 99202 • Phone: 509-532-3851 ext. 1139 • Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM • Requirements/Notes: Open to all; donation dock available.

• Women and Children’s Free Restaurant (Food Assistance) • Address: 1408 North Washington Street, Spokane, WA 99201 • Phone: 509-324-1995 ext. 301 • Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Thursday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (closed Wednesday) • Requirements/Notes: Focus on women and children but open to all; call first for large donations (up to 40 lbs).

•SAN https://www.sannw.org/pantryresources
SAN provides our SAN Market Pantry weekly on Fridays from 9am to 2pm. They provide access to canned goods, fresh produce, protein items, housewares, clothing items, pet food and many other items. 509-844-1758

LITTLE FREE PANTRIES*

• Caritas Outreach Ministries Little Free Pantry - 1228 West Nebraska Avenue, Spokane, WA 99205 (main site; stocks non-perishables and directs to fresh items inside).

• Pink Pantry Project - 216 East State Street, Cheney, WA 99004 (dedicated to infant and mother needs, like diapers and formula).

• Hearts of Kindness Pantry - 40 Ward Street, Spokane, WA (general food and household items).

• Little Free Pantry Spokane Valley - 12 North University Road, Spokane Valley, WA 99206 (sponsored by Neurotherapy Northwest; general non-perishables).

• Unitarian Universalist Church of Spokane Little Free Pantry - 4340 West Whistalks Way, Spokane, WA 99224 (non-perishables; stocked by church volunteers).

• Shadle Park Presbyterian Church (Caritas-affiliated) - 5508 North Alberta Street, Spokane, WA 99205.

• Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (Caritas-affiliated) - 8441 North Indian Trail Road, Spokane, WA 99208.

• Rowan Avenue Location (Caritas-affiliated) - Near Rowan Avenue and North Wall Street intersection, Spokane, WA 99201.

• Broad Avenue Location (Caritas-affiliated) - Near North Broad Avenue and North Wall Street, Spokane, WA 99205.

• Gift of Angels Pantry - Location in northwest Spokane (exact address not specified; check maps for coordinates near Shadle area).

10/28/2025

Its starting to get cold out, and we need your donations! This is our Amazon wishlist. All you have to do is purchase the items, and me and my volunteers will make sure they get into the hands of those who need them most. Last year we had such amazing support and we were able to do numerous outreaches when the weather was below freezing. We appreciate all your help! Thank you! ❤️

10/26/2025

10/14/2025

We're collecting blankets and warm clothing for the winter and need places to put our collection bins. Do you know of any locations that would be willing to help us out? We will provide the bins and signage! ❤️😊