Meeting Each Need with Dignity.

Upper Valley MEND envisions an empowered community with equitable access to food, housing, wellness and economic security.

  • Emergency Financial Assistance

    Our emergency financial assistance program offers critical support, including rent and mortgage assistance, transportation aid, utility bill relief, and temporary housing solutions.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Medical Care

    Upper Valley MEND operates a free medical clinic within our local hospital, Cascade Medical Center, providing essential medical, dental, and vision services.

  • Low Cost Goods

    Das Thrift Haus is Upper Wenatchee Valley's home for low-cost clothing, household items and other thrift store treasures.

Our 2023 services in numbers.

We envision an empowered community with equitable access to food, housing, wellness and economic security.