Meeting Each Need with Dignity.
Upper Valley MEND envisions an empowered community with equitable access to food, housing, wellness and economic security.
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Financial Assistance
Our financial assistance program offers critical support, including rent and mortgage assistance, transportation aid, utility bill relief, and temporary housing solutions.
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Food Pantry
The Community Cupboard, a shopping model-style food pantry, is open six days a week and accessible to anyone in need, with no geographical restrictions.
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Gleaning for Hunger Relief
We harvest produce from farms, orchards, gardens, and backyards. This fresh produce is then distributed across Central Washington, through our Mobile Produce Pantry.
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Housing
Interested in owning a home in Leavenworth, but daunted by the high cost of local housing? Upper Valley MEND’s Affordable Homeownership or Rental Programs may be right for you.
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Medical Care
Upper Valley MEND operates a free medical clinic within our local hospital, Cascade Medical Center, providing essential medical, dental, and vision services.
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Low-Cost Goods
Das Thrift is Upper Wenatchee Valley's home for low-cost clothing, household items and other thrift store treasures.
Our 2024 services in numbers
1318
households relied on the food pantry.
23,743
gleaned pounds of fruits and vegetables.
183
individual volunteers.
7,883
volunteer hours donated.
193
patients used the Free Medical Clinic.
323
families received financial assistance.
