Jeanice Lee talks with Casey Wheeler, Executive Director of Columbia Pacific Food Bank, serving Columbia County, providing year-round food distribution to individuals and families facing food insecurity. Wheeler discusses the food bank’s network of local pantries and mobile programs, including fresh produce, shelf stable items, frozen meat, and pet food. Wheeler also shares information about rising community need driven by inflation, reduced SNAP and USDA support, and transportation barriers, along with the organization’s low barrier, dignity focused approach. He highlights volunteers and partnerships as essential to meeting growing demand. Volunteers welcome. Find network locations and hours at (cpfoodbank.org).
Original airdate: 4/26/2026
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Jeanice joined K-LOVE in 2009 and she covers Southern California, Arizona and Hawai'i, including major markets Phoenix, San Diego, Orange County, and Los Angeles.
