SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. – Food banks across the region emphasize that families should never have to go hungry. Various food banks and pantries, along with supporting organizations, are working together through a strong network to ensure assistance is available.

Cal Coblentz, CEO of Partners Inland Northwest, explained the scope of the network.

“So there are 21 pantries in the Spokane County emergency food assistance program network, which is funded by the Washington State Department of Agriculture. So this network of pantries works together in concert, we help each other,” Coblentz said.

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (EFAP) network is not just about connecting pantries; it also coordinates the movement of food and resources efficiently.

“Partners Inland Northwest is the lead agen

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