Community Food Bank Challenge 2025: Helping Local Families From November 19 to December 19

The Community Food Bank Challenge returns for its 7th year, offering residents across South Pacific County a powerful opportunity to support their neighbors during the holiday season. Running from November 19th to December 19th, this annual event matches every cash donation—meaning every dollar you give becomes even more valuable to the local food bank of your choice.

While canned and boxed foods are always appreciated throughout the year, this challenge focuses on cash donations only, ensuring food banks can cover essential operating costs such as rent, utilities, and daily expenses that keep their doors open year-round. Each food bank carefully tracks incoming donations during the challenge period to ensure all matching funds are applied.

Community members are encouraged to send their donations directly to their preferred local food bank:

Chinook Food Bank
P.O. Box 243
Chinook, WA 98614
360-931-0985

Ilwaco Food Bank
P.O. Box 494
Ilwaco, WA 98624
360-244-3456

Ocean Park Food Bank
P.O. Box 907
Ocean Park, WA 98640
360-665-6567

Every contribution—large or small—plays a meaningful role. This once-a-year matching event helps ensure food banks can continue serving families in need, especially during the busy holiday season. It’s a simple way to give back, uplift your community, and offer a gift that truly makes a difference.

Join the Challenge, support your local food bank, and help spread generosity throughout the holidays.