Washington Ranching Community Helps Hundreds Of Spokane Families

Washington’s Beef Community kicked off its Beef Counts Summer Grilling campaign by helping feed families in Spokane last week.

At a May 20th event at the West Central Community Center, volunteers distributed more than 700 pounds of ground beef, enough to help 363 families.  Organizers said this year’s tight food supplies make protein donations especially important for families in need. 

“The folks in Washington’s beef community know how to stretch a dollar, and their donations are critical to us as we work to help feed our friends and neighbors in need,” said Drew Meuer, President of Second Harvest. “Year after year they step up to bring much-needed relief. But with this year’s extra tight food supplies, this beef is the essential nutrition our communities need.” 

Being Part Of A Community In An Important Aspect Of Life

The Beef Counts Program, a partnership with Second Harvest, has provided food assistance across Washington since 2010.  The beef is donated by Washington ranchers, matched by Agri Beef, and processed in Toppenish before being distributed throughout Eastern Washington.

“Feeding people is what we are passionate about," noted Ellensburg rancher Johnny Sarreal.  "The opportunity to raise beef and giving that to people is a valuable thing to do. I want our kids to understand that being part of a community is an important aspect of life."

Click Here to learn more about the Beef Counts program.

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