The following is provided as information about Pullman Child Welfare. Please send coorespondence, money, or goods to the listed address.

Pullman Child Welfare Association, Inc. / Pullman Food Bank
Business Office: 1125 NW Nye Street #B Pullman, WA 99163
Mailing Address: PO Box 521, Pullman, WA 99163
Message Phone: (509) 338-0801

Mission Statement: to help families attain self-esteem and move toward self-sufficiency by offering them survival, safety, dignity, opportunity, joy and hope.

Organizational Background and History
Pullman Child Welfare (PCW) was started in 1946 as a volunteer group of Pullman citizens who collected donations of food, clothing, and money to meet emergency needs of low-income families in the Pullman School District. In 1992, PCW became a registered tax-exempt charity with the IRS. The Corporation consists of a governing Board of Directors and a voting membership.
Over the years the work of PCW has steadily expanded, both in numbers of families served and in kinds of service offered. The work is supported by donations of food, time, money, and items from a broad spectrum of the Pullman Community: Churches, Businesses, WSU Staff and Students, Civic Groups, U.S. Postal Service/United Way, Service Clubs, Scout Troops, Sororities and Fraternities, Wal-Mart, and many individuals. PCW maintains contacts with CAC, ATVP, DSHS, CPS, Pullman Police Department and other agencies that make client referrals to the organization.

Family Support Program
The Family Support Program assists families with children, and seniors, with necessary living expenses, which are not covered by governmental or other charitable assistance. Services provided by Family Support include but are not limited to: Interview and workplace attire for graduates from work training; shoes and snow boots; school clothing and school supplies for children; emergency medical and dental care; emergency utilities, transportation and lodging; car seats and bike helmets for children; and special needs for disabled and foster children.
In 2009, PCW purchased clothing for approximately 175 children and adults, including foster children; issued shoe gift certificates for approximately 248 children; and purchased 102 pairs of snow boots.
Without the safety net that this program provides, many families in the Pullman area would go without necessary clothing, shelter and services.

Community Out-Reach Drives (other than food)
School Supply Drive: In August 2009, the Kiwanis Club of Pullman, in conjunction with PCW, provided school supplies for low-income families to children enrolled in the Pullman School District.
Coat Drive: 505 coats were donated to PCW. These were distributed at both Pullman Food Bank and Community Action Center.
Infant Care Items Drive: In cooperation with the Kiwanis Club of Pullman, PCW provided approximately 50 Layette sets to Whitman County Public Health for distribution to low-income families.
Personal Care Items Drive: These items were collected all year and distributed through the Pullman Food Bank.

Holiday Operations
The 2009 Holiday Operations provided items and food certificates for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner to 266 families in November, 2009. In December, 2009, food certificates were given to 266 families, including 40 senior citizens. Through the organization of our Sharing Trees and Toy Drive, PCW gave toys, underclothes, hats & gloves, and clothing gifts to 518 children and 100 foster/juvenile children. Pajamas/nightgowns (391) were sewn (700 hrs.) for the children.
To make this Holiday project successful requires hundreds of devoted volunteer hours.

Food Bank Support
The Pullman Food Bank was founded in the early 1980's. In February, 2002, PCW opened the food bank site at 1125 NW Nye Street in Pullman. Pullman Food Bank is open for client access on Saturday mornings.
During 2009, the Pullman Food Bank served approximately 120 families per month. Over 80 volunteers logged approximately 1,160 hours: weighing, sorting, and distributing food and other items to our clients' families. The Food Bank received over 24,681 pounds of food from the Pullman community during the 2009 year.
In addition, free clothing and household items were available all year at the Food Bank. This operation continues to grow with needs in the community.

Scholarships and Grants
In 2009, Pullman Child Welfare funded scholarships and grants totaling $13,400.00 for: Whitman County Health; Pullman Parks & Recreation; Community Colleges of Spokane (Pullman Campus); Child Care Leadership Coalition; Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse; Juvenile Services; Guardian ad litem Program; Palouse River Counseling Seminar; Hockey Club; Pullman School District; and Protective Services. All of these programs provide educational and/or recreational experiences for low-income families and their children. Access to these programs improves the quality of life for our client families and helps move them toward self-sufficiency, a vital part of PCW's mission.

Pullman Child Welfare Association is a 501©3 non-profit organization incorporated by the State of Washington.
The 2010-2011 PCW officers are: President - Annette Syms; Vice-President - Sue Waller; 2nd Vice-President - Freda Semingson; Secretary - Marian Hood; and Treasurer - Jon Anderson