Okanogan County Community Action Council

Okanogan County Community Action Council OCCAC aims to lead a revolt on poverty through education, empowerment and engagement.

Emergency services include rental assistance, emergency shelter, and energy and utility assistance. Weatherization services include weatherization through broken glass replacement and insulation installation, home improvement programs such as new roofs or electrical systems, and fee-based assessment services. Food assistance is also available through one of the nine food pantries OCCAC helps to manage.

🥫 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! ❤️With school back in session, the Okanogan Food Pantry needs extra hands on Tuesdays from 8 AM–Noo...
08/31/2026

🥫 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! ❤️

With school back in session, the Okanogan Food Pantry needs extra hands on Tuesdays from 8 AM–Noon to help distribute food to our neighbors.

No experience needed—just show up and let us know you’re here to help! Every helping hand makes a difference. 🙌

📧 Questions? [email protected]
🌐 www.occac.com

Come volunteer. Connect. Make an impact!

🌽🍑🥫 Peak Harvest: Preserve the Season 🥫🍑🌽The harvest season is here! Join OCCAC Food & Nutrition for a FREE hands-on cla...
08/25/2026

🌽🍑🥫 Peak Harvest: Preserve the Season 🥫🍑🌽

The harvest season is here! Join OCCAC Food & Nutrition for a FREE hands-on class and learn how to safely preserve fruits and vegetables at their peak freshness so you can enjoy the flavors of summer all year long.

Whether you have a garden overflowing with produce, visit local farmers markets, or simply want to learn more about food preservation, this class is for you!

📅 Thursday, August 27
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 Okanogan Grange
304 Tyee Street, Okanogan, WA 98840

In this class, you'll learn: ✅ Food preservation basics
✅ Best practices for preserving seasonal produce
✅ Tips to reduce food waste
✅ Ways to enjoy local harvests year-round

This class is FREE, but pre-registration is required.

📧 Register: [email protected]
📞 Call: 509-422-4041
🌐 Learn more: www.occac.com

Don't miss this opportunity to build your food preservation skills and make the most of Okanogan County's abundant harvest season! 🍅🥒🌽

🌱 Share Your Skills with Your Community! 🌱Okanogan County Community Action Council is looking for volunteers to teach FR...
08/22/2026

🌱 Share Your Skills with Your Community! 🌱

Okanogan County Community Action Council is looking for volunteers to teach FREE community classes across Okanogan County.

Do you enjoy:
🍅 Cooking
🥫 Food Preservation
🌱 Gardening
♻️ Zero Waste Living

Help others learn practical skills while making a difference in your community!

Interested? Contact Stephanie Cook, Harvesting Hope Programs Lead, at [email protected].

Please like, share, and help us connect with local experts! 💙🧡

www.occac.com

🌱 Grow Together. Feed Our Community. 🌱The Omak Community Garden is looking for volunteers! Whether you're an experienced...
08/21/2026

🌱 Grow Together. Feed Our Community. 🌱

The Omak Community Garden is looking for volunteers! Whether you're an experienced gardener or just want to learn, there's a place for you. Help grow fresh food, build connections, and make a difference in Okanogan County.

📍 1007 Koala Drive, Omak 💚 All are welcome!

www.occac.com

🥗✨ Meals in Jars: Layer, Store & Enjoy ✨🥗Looking for healthy, convenient meal ideas that save time and reduce food waste...
08/14/2026

🥗✨ Meals in Jars: Layer, Store & Enjoy ✨🥗

Looking for healthy, convenient meal ideas that save time and reduce food waste?

Join us for a FREE hands-on class where you'll learn how to create delicious and nutritious meals in jars that are perfect for meal prep, lunches, and busy weeknights!

📅 August 20, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM
📍 Okanogan Grange
305 Tyee Street, Okanogan, WA 98840

In this class, you'll discover: ✅ Easy meal prep techniques
✅ Smart food storage tips
✅ Ways to reduce food waste
✅ Healthy grab-and-go meal ideas

This class is free, but pre-registration is required.

📧 Register with Stephanie: [email protected]
📞 509-422-4041
🌐 www.occac.com

Bring a friend and learn how a simple jar can make healthy eating easier, more affordable, and more convenient! 🫙🌱

🥒🧅 Want to learn how to make the most of your garden harvest and save money on groceries?Join Harvesting Hope for our FR...
08/13/2026

🥒🧅 Want to learn how to make the most of your garden harvest and save money on groceries?

Join Harvesting Hope for our FREE Food Savvy: Preserve, Save, Store Community Class featuring a Quick-Pickled Red Onion Workshop!

📅 August 13
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Okanogan Grange, 305 Tyee St., Okanogan

Learn practical food preservation techniques including: ✅ Quick Pickling
✅ Drying
✅ Fermenting
✅ Freezing
✅ Canning

This class is free and open to the community!

📧 RSVP: [email protected]
📞 (509) 422-4041
🌐 https://occac.com/harvesting-hope/

FREE Food & Nutrition Community Classes This August! Looking for practical ways to preserve food, reduce waste, save mon...
08/12/2026

FREE Food & Nutrition Community Classes This August!

Looking for practical ways to preserve food, reduce waste, save money, and build confidence in the kitchen? Join Okanogan County Community Action Council's August Community Class Series!

These FREE, hands-on classes are open to everyone, and you'll learn valuable food preservation and nutrition skills you can use at home.

📅 August Classes:

🌶️ August 6 | 10:00 AM Turn Up the Heat: Pickling Jalapeños 101 📍 Okanogan Grange, Okanogan

🍝 August 8 | 11:00 AM Garden to Pantry: Pressure Canned Pasta Sauce 📍 Tonasket Senior Center, Tonasket

🥫 August 13 | 10:00 AM Food Savvy: Preserve, Store & Save 📍 Okanogan Grange, Okanogan

🥗 August 20 | 10:00 AM Meals in Jars: Layer, Store & Enjoy 📍 Okanogan Grange, Okanogan

🌽 August 27 | 10:00 AM Peak Harvest: Preserve the Season 📍 Okanogan Grange, Okanogan

✅ All classes are FREE
✅ Hands-on learning
✅ Open to everyone
✅ Space is limited

📧 Register: [email protected]
📞 Call: 509-422-4041
🌐 Learn more: www.occac.com

Bring a friend and join us as we celebrate the harvest season while learning skills that can help your food go further all year long! 🌱

Address

424 2nd Avenue S
Okanogan, WA
98840

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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(509) 422-4041

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