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Wilsonville Community Sharing serves about 125 families per week
6 December 2025 Charbonneau Villager

Government shutdown shows importance of local food bank

Wilsonville Community Sharing serves about 125 families per week

By DAVE OLSON Charbonneau resident
The near crisis due to the lapse of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program( SNAP) benefits— which was averted due to the ending of the federal government shutdown— puts into perspective the importance of inexpensive and healthy food for those with limited resources.
Food assistance is used by approximately 750,000 Oregonians, who receive an average of $ 6 per day to spend on groceries from SNAP. The Oregon Food Bank collects and distributes food and necessities from community members to help supplement SNAP benefits.
Wilsonville Community Sharing( WCS) is a nonprofit social service agency that offers emergency needs( food, toiletries, rent, and utility assistance) to residents of our local community. Families may visit WCS weekly and, during each visit, are able to receive a three-to-five day supply of food and toiletries, depending on household size. WCS serves an estimated 125 families each week.
For the past three years, the Charbonneau Food Drive has collected donations from our community members to support WCS. Over 270 of our generous neighbors have donated approximately 22,000 pounds of food and necessities, as well as over $ 55,000 of gift cards and cash. What a blessing you all are to the Wilsonville community!
The Charbonneau Food Drive occurs the fourth Wednesday of every month at the Activity Center from 8:30 a. m. to 1 p. m.( please note, collection in December will be on the third Wednesday, Dec. 17, due to Christmas). Specific needs for food and toiletries differ from month-to-month and these needs are communicated via monthly emails from the CCC e-blasts and the monthly Charbonneau Villager articles. We are thankful for all who have participated and welcome all to join in and help provide for our community in this time of need.
For more information about WCS, contact Foodbank @ wilsonvillecommunitysharing. org.
For more information about the Charbonneau Food Drive, contact Dave Olson at daveolson613 @ gmail. com.
Dave Olson and Bruce Weintraub place food at the Wilsonville food pantry.
The pantry provides food to 125 families a week.

Gary’ s Grins

By GARY NEWBORE

Happy holidays everyone

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