The ribbon cutting for the new Columbia Gorge Food Bank facility that will help supply seventeen different food pantries in Wasco, Sherman, and Hood River counties took place on Tuesday. Sharon Thornberry of the Oregon Food Bank says the new warehouse will allow them to have more flexibility in what they can provide in the Gorge, particularly fresh and perishable foods. Thornberry adds the new warehouse will also be able to maintain a supply of food and water in the event of a disaster. The warehouse is located at 3610 Crates Way in the Port of The Dalles.