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Community Action Council awarded $60K from Chick-fil-A, Inc

Published 12:00 pm Tuesday, February 10, 2026

By The Gazette-Tribune

Okanogan County Community Action Council’s Harvesting Hope Community Garden initiative is growing across Okanogan County. OCCAC says, “These gardens are more than just places to grow fresh produce—they’re spaces for learning, connection, and empowerment. Each garden is built with the local community in mind, reflecting the traditions, cultures, and needs of the people who use them.” OCCAC photo

Okanogan County Community Action Council’s Harvesting Hope Community Garden initiative is growing across Okanogan County. OCCAC says, “These gardens are more than just places to grow fresh produce—they’re spaces for learning, connection, and empowerment. Each garden is built with the local community in mind, reflecting the traditions, cultures, and needs of the people who use them.” OCCAC photo

OKANOGAN – Chick-fil-A awarded $60,000 to Washington State nonprofit – Okanogan County Community Action Council – through its True Inspiration Awards® program, surprising the organization with funding to expand its impact.

Okanogan County Community Action Council operates the Okanogan County Food Bank to reduce food insecurity for approximately 13,500 people each year, including low-income families, children, seniors, rural residents, and members of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. In addition, OCCAC helps with Rental Assistance, Emergency Shelter, Energy and Utility Assistance, Home Repair, Weatherization and Veterans’ Services.

Grant funds will help launch a new community garden and gleaning program by supporting infrastructure, tools and supplies, volunteer coordination, and nutrition and sustainability education – expanding access to fresh, locally sourced produce while reducing food waste and strengthening long-term food security across the county.

This is one of 56 nonprofits selected to receive over $6 million in grants spanning 40 states across the U.S., Puerto Rico, Canada, the United Kingdom and, for the first time, Singapore.

The nearest Chick-fil-A Restaurant is located in Spokane, but there are eight locations in Western Washington state.

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