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Shalom Ministries is Re-Imagining Its future
Press Release
On August 14th, 2026, Shalom Ministries received notice that it will no longer be able to serve food and provide services to the unhoused and hungry at its current location. Its lease and tenancy will be officially terminated by the new building owner, Zeal Church on September 30th, 2026.
Shalom Ministries has provided daily meals, clothing and essential services at his location, the basement of the Church located at 518 W. 3rd Ave. for the last 32 years. The building was originally owned by the United Methodist Church, then acquired by New Community Church and recently purchased by Zeal. In 2025, Shalom served over 80,000 meals and continued to serve at a similar pace during 2026. In addition to meals, Shalom and its partners have facilitated the distribution of clothing, medical care through CHAS, health services through the Spokane County Health District and the WSU medical school and nursing programs and partnered with several other organizations helping the unhoused and hungry. For the last two years, Shalom volunteers have also sponsored the Connections Poetry Workshop for our diners and local poets, and the Workshop is in the process of publishing a collection of poems written by participants in this workshop.
The Shalom Ministries Board is currently engaged in identifying all options available to relocate all services currently provided. Due to the costs and time necessary to terminate and relocate, the ministry will temporality shut down, serving its last meal on August 20, 2026.
We will keep our dining population, volunteers and supporters appraised as we move forward with our mission.
Any questions or suggestions are appreciated!