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Better Living Center
(BLC)
Client Eligibility Requirements * We will serve anyone in need with an
emergency food basket on a first time basses. We do not discriminate on the
basis of race, sexual orientation, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship,
ancestry, physical or mental handicap, marital status, or because client is a
recipient of federals, state, or local public assistance, or is disabled
veteran.. We do reserve the right not to serve a client if they are deemed a
danger to other clients or the volunteers.
* The BLC shall provide monthly emergency food
assistance to individuals and families in need from within our stated
boundaries.
If the client does not live
with in the stated boundaries they will be referred to the food bank closest to
them. Upon return to the Better Living Center for Help they must follow the following policy.
* The BLC shall collect client service data,
including duplicate and unduplicated count of people served by age group, and
or households served, in addition to breakout data for special dietary needs
clients, and pounds of food distributed to clients.
* Each client must bring with them each time Government
issued picture ID with their birth date on it, Proof of current address,
something dated within the last 30 days such as a piece of mail with their name
address and post mark, or a signed dated addressed rent receipt or lease with
in the last 30 days, or government issued documents dated in the last 30 days
with their name and address on it.
* Upon registration for any thing out side of TEFAP
foods they must have social Security numbers for everyone in the house hold.
* Each client receiving TEFAP & EFAP foods
must live with in our food bank assigned boundaries. The city of Spokane in the County of Spokane Washington State. 1600 North
(Mission) to 6300 North (Francis), 900 West (Monroe) to 1300
East (Perry). The only exceptions to this is if you belong to the SDA Church in Spokane County and have a letter from the pastor of the church attending.
* Each Client house hold must have some one
over 18 who picks up the food.
If a client picks up food for
another client then both photo ID must be present.
* The BLC does not require payments from
clients for food received.
* The BLC does not require participation in a
religious service as a condition for receiving emergency food assistance
* The BLC shall treat all clients with
dignity.
What requirements do I have to meet to get food from the Better Living Center? You must: * Live with in our designated area. 99207 West of Perry 99208 South of Francis 99205 North of Montgomery and East of Monroe * There is no income requirement unless you want a Senior Box, WIC, or TEFAP, * Official Government issued Photo ID * Something dated with in the last 30 days with your current address, and name on it, such as a piece of Mail, rent receipt, lease, pay check. * Birth dates and social security numbers for everyone in the household. * Social Security numbers are required for all services except TEFAP product. TEFAP does have an income requirement.
What are your business hours? Tuesday: 9:00am - 12:00pm, 1:00pm - 6:00pm Thursday: 9:00am - 12:00pm, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
How often can I come and get food from the Better Living Center or any food bank in Spokane? Once every calendar month. For example, you can't come in twice in July, but you can come in at the end of July and the beginning of August.
What do I need to bring with me to get food each month? Photo ID and Proof of Current Residence.
What are acceptable forms of 'Photo ID'? state issued driver license or ID card, School photo card if it has your birth date on it, passport.
What are acceptable forms of 'Proof of Current Residence'? Usually a piece of mail sent to you by name in the last 30 days but there are other items such as rental agreement, lease, signed and dated within the last 30 days
How many food banks can I go to? one a month
Can I switch between food banks when I go to each one in a different calendar month? No, you can not.
No, we won't serve you food outside of our normal business hours..
