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Alder Springs Food Share

Serving the upper Clearwater valley since 1987

Food for every neighbor, no questions asked.

If you live in the valley and need groceries, come by. No income test, no paperwork beyond a piece of mail with your address. We're glad you're here.

How to get foodWays to help

All-volunteer · 501(c)(3) nonprofit · Open three mornings and one evening a week

A volunteer handing a bag of groceries across a table to a smiling neighbor, shelves of canned goods behind

Need food?

Here's how it works.

Most visits take about fifteen minutes. A volunteer will walk you through it the first time.

  • Everyone in the valley qualifies

    If you live in Alder Springs or anywhere in the upper Clearwater valley, you're welcome. We don't ask about income.

  • Bring something with your address

    A photo ID, a utility bill, or any envelope mailed to you. That's it.

  • Tue, Thu & Sat 9am–noon, Wed 5:30–7pm

    The Wednesday evening session is for people who work days. Come to any one session each week.

  • 412 Mill Street, alley entrance

    Behind the Grange hall. Park in the gravel lot and follow the green signs.

More about getting food

Who comes here

Some months are harder than others.

Families between paychecks. Seniors whose fixed income stopped stretching. People who've never asked for help before. Half of the households we see come only a few times a year. Whatever brings you in, you'll be treated like the neighbor you are.

Ways to help

Four ways to keep the shelves full

  • Give food

    Drop off unopened, non-perishable food during open hours. Peanut butter, canned protein, and cereal go fastest.

    What we need most

  • Grow and give

    Garden or orchard running over? We take fresh produce Tuesday and Saturday mornings, washed or not.

    Produce drop-off

  • Run a food drive

    Schools, offices, and churches run drives all year. We'll lend you bins and a poster.

    Plan a drive

  • Give money

    Every dollar buys about four dollars of food through our regional food bank. Gifts are tax-deductible.

    Donate

Last year, together

meals' worth of groceries shared
61,400
households served
1,180
volunteers, every one unpaid
214
questions asked about income
0

Thank you to our partners

We don't do this alone.

Four neighbors keep the shelves full and the doors open every week.

  • Cascade Regional Food BankFood sourcing
  • Clearwater Grange No. 211Building and parking
  • Alder Springs MarketWeekly fresh donations
  • Valley Master GardenersGrow and give

Hungry today?

We're open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday 9am–noon, and Wednesday evenings 5:30–7pm. Just come by.

Get directionsCall +1 541 555 0148