New Food Bank Warehouse To Hold Open House Next Week

The new Columbia Gorge Food Bank, which will be serve as a warehouse and distributor for 17 different hunger relief organizations in Wasco, Hood River, and Sherman counties, will hold its formal grand opening next week.  Sharon Thornberry of the Oregon Food Bank says for the last two years they have used the docks at Polehn Farms to handle deliveries, and the new facility has a cooler, freezer, and appropriate storage space.  Thornberry adds the new warehouse will also be able to maintain a supply of food and water in the event of a disaster.  A ribbon cutting at the new facility on 3610 Crates Way in The Dalles will take place next Tuesday at 12:15 p.m., with an open house from noon to 4 p.m.

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