What is the GOAL of the
Vernonia Cares Food Bank?
To provide three days worth of emergency groceries, once a month, to needy households in and around the Vernonia
area.
In 2008 we served an average
of:
• 142 households per month
• 412 people per month,
31% of whom were children and
14% of whom were senior citizens
• Used 330 hours of volunteer service
(28 people) per month
Links:
City of Vernonia - Oregon
Columbia Pacific Food Bank - St. Helens, OR
H.O.P.E. Inc. - Rainier, OR
Oregon Food Bank - Portland, OR
Turning Point - Clatskanie, OR
United Way - Columbia County, OR
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Vernonia Cares Board Members:
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President:
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Carolyn Velasco
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Vice President:
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Rosie McCoy
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Secretary:
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Barbara Ervin
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Treasurer:
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Josette Mitchell
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Member:
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Andy Nebergall
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Member:
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Tobie Finzel
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Member:
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Tina Brewington
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Member:
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Dave Howard
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Director:
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Sandy Welch
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Non-discriminatory Statement:
Vernonia Cares Food Bank follows non-discrimination policies and
does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, familial
status, age, source of income, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, and any other category protected
by such laws.
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