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Shalom Ministries is FINDING ITS WAY INTO A NEW 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 location, used for 32 years. Its lease and tenancy was officially terminated by the new building owner on September 30th, 2026.
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 Poetry Workshop has found a new location at Westminster Congregational Church, 411 S Washington St., Spokane, WA 99204.
The Shalom Ministries Board is finding new ways to serve the homeless and hungry residents of Spokane. We are now serving breakfast on Friday mornings from 9-11, and dinner on Mondays from 3-5pm. Because we are serving meals in outdoor settings, we also want to have cold weather clothing available during those times. Because we do not have a permanent location yet, we are only able to accept gently used or new cold weather items suggested below or listed on our Amazon Wish List https://a.co/09HHmAMy due to limitations with storage. We appreciate your understanding and your continued generosity during this time of transition. As the weather turns, a warm coat or a blanket can mean the world to our neighbors trying to make it through the night on the streets. Your gifts of warmth also say we care--you matter. For questions or drop off information, please call Peg at (509) 953-1391.