Across Cowlitz County, Washington... from Longview to Kelso, Castle Rock, Woodland, and Kalama, families are struggling to put food on the table as SNAP benefits are delayed during the ongoing government shutdown. In this episode, we hear from community leaders at Love Overwhelming and Lower Columbia CAP about how food insecurity impacts housing, health, and hope, and how neighbors are stepping up to make sure no one in Cowlitz County goes hungry.

You’ll learn three simple, powerful ways to make a difference right now:

1. Volunteer at a local food bank.
2. Donate to organizations feeding families.
3. Advocate for federal SNAP funding in Washington State.

From St. Vincent de Paul in Longview to Food 4 Change in Cowlitz County, this episode celebrates the heart of Southwest Washington, where compassion turns into action.

Listen, take action, and share this message to remind your neighbors they are not alone.

Featured Organizations:

• FISH of Cowlitz County
• St. Vincent de Paul Longview
• Lower Columbia CAP Help Warehouse
• Salvation Army Longview
• South Kelso Neighborhood Association
• Radical Love
• Food 4 Change Cowlitz County

Advocacy Contacts: Sen. Patty Murray • Sen. Maria Cantwell • Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez • Sen. Jeff Wilson 📞 Washington Legislative Hotline: 1-800-562-6000

Take Action: Visit loveoverwhelming.org to volunteer, donate, or organize a food drive.