Upper Valley MEND looks forward to summer

In May, Upper Valley MEND volunteers helped neighbors in the Upper Valley and Cashmere with $65,404 of emergency financial assistance, including 14 families who were not evicted from their homes because they got help with rent or mortgage payments.

Food insecurity is on the rise in the Upper Valley and Cashmere and more and more local families and seniors are using Upper Valley MEND’s Community Cupboard. Numbers have increased steadily since the start of the year. In April, the number of households using the food pantry was 30% higher than April last year.

Upper Valley MEND's food programs manager, is looking for volunteers to help Upper Valley MEND meet the rising need: Community Cupboard; Wednesdays,10:30-1:30 p.m. Volunteers are needed to help check shoppers in and out, distribute grocery rescue, stock shelves, re-package bulk goods, and help create a welcoming space. Mobile Produce Pantry; partner with several organizations to provide gleaned produce to folks throughout the Wenatchee Valley. We are looking for volunteers to help staff the mobile produce pantry.

Peshastin-Dryden Summer Meals Program, Monday and Wednesday, the week of June 26 to the week of July 31, 11-12 p.m. This service helps to provide lunches for students and families from the Peshastin-Dryden Elementary School.

Benevolent night at München Haus

Mark your calendars for a great evening out at München Haus August 1. This locally owned business has hosted a benevolent night to help meet the needs of struggling families in the Upper Valley and Cashmere since 2014. Help us make 2023's evening one to remember and turn out in force to support the community and this local business.

Medical, vision and dental care    

Upper Valley MEND can help people without insurance or who are under-insured get the medical, vision and dental care they need. MEND's Free Clinic can help with medical issues and refer patients for a vision exam and connect them with Leavenworth Lions Club for help getting glasses. The Free Dental Program assists clients with accessing urgent and preventative dental care. Depending on the scope of the services needed, we either pay the entire cost or develop a cost share with the client based on what the client can afford.