Food for Change - Cowlitz County

06/17/2026

We’re Having a Fathers’ Day Picnic in the Park!

When: Sunday, June 21, 1:00-2:00pm
Where: Victoria Freeman Park, 858-9th Avenue, Longview

What we have coming:
Cooked burger patties — Ann and Melinda
Buns — Ernie and Erin
Macaroni salad — Martha
Potato salad — Carol
Chips — Carol and Melinda
Baked beans — Stacey
Deviled eggs — Chrystal
Cheese — Ann
Dessert — Betty and Martha
Bananas — Diana
Pb&j sandwiches — Kim
Meat/cheese sandwiches — Ann
Grilled cheese sandwiches — Connie

Needed this week:
*Large paper plates
*Diced or thin sliced onion for burgers

Always needed:
*Cake mixes for our baker
*Big bags of cereal (we divide into serving-sized bags)
*Ziplock sandwich bags (any brand)
*Individually-wrapped snacks (cookies, crackers, granola bars, etc)

Next week: deli sandwiches

We just can’t say THANK YOU enough to our volunteers and donors!! Your support makes possible our mission to provide a meal every Sunday for anyone in our community who needs one. Together, we are making a difference! THANK YOU!!

06/15/2026

06/11/2026

NACHOS! GET YOUR NACHOS HERE!

When: Sunday, June 14, 1:00-2:00pm
Where: Victoria Freeman Park, 858-9th Avenue, Longview

What we have coming:
Nacho meat — Erin and Melinda
Chips — Ann and Carol
Cheese sauce — Lea
Salsa — Melinda
Sour cream — Ann
Guacamole — Liliana
Sliced olives — Melissa
Dessert — Betty and Jaime
Bananas — Diana
Pb&j sandwiches — Kim
Meat/cheese sandwiches — Ann
Grilled cheese sandwiches — ?

Needed this week:
*bottled water (it’s going to be HOT Sunday)
*sliced watermelon
*hamburger buns for next week

Always needed:
*Cake mixes for our baker
*Big bags of cereal (we divide into serving-sized bags)
*Ziplock sandwich bags (any brand)
*Individually-wrapped snacks (cookies, crackers, granola bars, etc)

Next week: Father’s Day burger blast!

We just can’t say THANK YOU enough to our volunteers and donors!! Your support makes possible our mission to provide a meal every Sunday for anyone in our community who needs one. Together, we are making a difference! THANK YOU!!

06/03/2026

Who doesn’t love a fresh breakfast sandwich? Come get yours!

When: Sunday, June 7, 1:00-2:00pm
Where: Victoria Freeman Park, 858-9th Avenue, Longview

What we have coming:
Breakfast sandwiches — The Amazing Chrystal!
Hash brown patties — Melinda and Carol
Fresh fruit — Melissa, Susan, and Jaime
Carrots — Stacey
Dessert — Betty
Bananas — Diana
Boiled eggs — Melinda
Pb&j sandwiches — Kim
Meat/cheese sandwiches — Ann
Grilled cheese sandwiches — Connie

Needed this week:
*Paper plates

Always needed:
*Big bags of cereal (we divide into serving-sized bags)
*Ziplock sandwich bags (any brand)
*Individually-wrapped snacks (cookies, crackers, granola bars, etc)

Next week: Nachos!

We just can’t say THANK YOU enough to our volunteers and donors!! Your support makes possible our mission to provide a meal every Sunday for anyone in our community who needs one. Together, we are making a difference! THANK YOU!!

05/28/2026

Let’s have some COMFORT FOOD!

When: Sunday, May 31, 1:00-2:00pm
Where: Victoria Freeman Park, 858-9th Avenue, Longview

What we have coming:
Chili dog casserole — Erin
Beef stew biscuit bake — Melinda
Hog veggies — Melissa Wright and Stacey Rivera
Fruit cups — Connie
Dessert — Betty and Evelyn
Bananas — Diana
Pb&j sandwiches — Kim
Meat/cheese sandwiches — Carol
Grilled cheese sandwiches — Connie

Needed this week:
*2 dozen dinner rolls

Always needed:
*Big bags of cereal (we divide into serving-sized bags)
*Ziplock sandwich bags (any brand)

Next week: Breakfast sandwiches!

We just can’t say THANK YOU enough to our volunteers and donors!! Your support makes possible our mission to provide a meal every Sunday for anyone in our community who needs one. Together, we are making a difference! THANK YOU!!

05/25/2026

Do you like to cook? Food for Change needs your help!

We serve a hot meal every Sunday, rain or shine. On an average week 75-90 people come for lunch, as well as for non-perishable food, snacks, and hygiene items.

We are looking for volunteers who can help make food for the lunch. Salads, side dishes, main dishes, desserts…you name it! Can you help?

Reply here for more information about how to get involved in this great cause, or message Melinda directly. Thanks!

05/21/2026

This week, our dear friends at the Community of Christ Church are cooking up some tasty burritos!

When: Sunday, May 24, 1:00-2:00pm
Where: Victoria Freeman Park, 858-9th Avenue, Longview

What we have coming:
Burritos — CCC
Spanish rice — Connie
Corn — Carol and Melinda
Chips — CCC
Salsa and sour cream — CCC
Fruit cups — CCC
Dessert — Betty and Evelyn
Bananas — Diana
Pb&j sandwiches — Kim
Meat/cheese sandwiches — Ann
Grilled cheese sandwiches — Connie

Needed this week:
Canned chili for next week

Always needed:
*Big bags of cereal (we divide into serving-sized bags)
*Ziplock sandwich bags (any brand)

Next week: Chili dog tater tot casserole

We just can’t say THANK YOU enough to our volunteers and donors!! Your support makes possible our mission to provide a meal every Sunday for anyone in our community who needs one. Together, we are making a difference! THANK YOU!!

05/13/2026

Is it sweet or is it sour? It’s BOTH! Join us!

When: Sunday, May 17, 1:00-2:00pm
Where: Victoria Freeman Park, 858-9th Avenue, Longview

What we have coming:
Sweet and sour chicken — Melinda
Jasmine rice — Connie
Mixed vegetables — Carol and Ann
Fruit cups — Connie
Dessert — Betty and Evelyn
Bananas — Diana
Pb&j sandwiches — Kim
Meat/cheese sandwiches — Ann
Grilled cheese sandwiches — Connie

Needed this week:
Bottled water

Always needed:
*Big bags of cereal (we divide into serving-sized bags)
*Ziplock sandwich bags (any brand)

Next week: Burritos from our friends at Community of Christ Church!

We just can’t say THANK YOU enough to our volunteers and donors!! Your support makes possible our mission to provide a meal every Sunday for anyone in our community who needs one. Together, we are making a difference! THANK YOU!!

05/06/2026

Mother’s Day Brunch!

When: Sunday, May 10, 1:00-2:00pm
Where: Victoria Freeman Park, 858-9th Avenue, Longview

What we have coming:
Quiche cupcakes — Chrystal
Breakfast casserole — Ann
Sausage gravy — Melinda
Sausage links — Ann
Potatoes — Erin and Melinda
Fruit cups — Connie
Dessert — Betty and Evelyn
Bananas — Diana
Pb&j sandwiches — Kim
Meat/cheese sandwiches — Ann
Grilled cheese sandwiches — Connie

Needed this week:
Bottled water

Always needed:
*Big bags of cereal (we divide into serving-sized bags)
*Ziplock sandwich bags (any brand)

Next week: Sweet and sour chicken

We just can’t say THANK YOU enough to our volunteers and donors!! Your support makes possible our mission to provide a meal every Sunday for anyone in our community who needs one. Together, we are making a difference! THANK YOU!!

04/29/2026

🍝🥙 YOU HASTA HAVE PASTA!🥙🍝

When: Sunday, May 3, 1:00-2:00pm
Where: Victoria Freeman Park, 858-9th Avenue, Longview

What we have coming:
Pasta — Connie and Melinda
Salad — Carol
Garlic bread — Ann and Lea
Fruit cups — Connie
Dressings — Erin
Muffins — Martha
Dessert — Betty and Evelyn
Bananas — Diana
Pb&j sandwiches — Kim
Meat/cheese sandwiches — Ann
Grilled cheese sandwiches — Connie

Needed this week:
Granola bars (Grocery Outlet has them on sale!)
Bottled water

Always needed:
*Big bags of cereal (we divide into serving-sized bags)
*Ziplock sandwich bags (any brand)

Next week: Mother’s Day brunch

We just can’t say THANK YOU enough to our volunteers and donors!! Your support makes possible our mission to provide a meal every Sunday for anyone in our community who needs one. Together, we are making a difference! THANK YOU!!