A 501c3 nonprofit agency dedicated to providing a nutritious meal service and a safe and supportive environment for women and children. Founded in 1988, WCFR is an independent agency located in one of the poorest legislative districts of Washington State.

CURRENT NEWS AND NOTICES:

5th Annual Women’s “Souper” Bowl Ski and Snowshoe Sunday!
February 7, 2010 - Selkirk Lodge on Mt. Spokane

Come join us with your friend or on your own! Meet other adventurous spirts, and spend the day playing in the snow, while supporting the Women's &Chilldren's Free Restaurant. This winter event offers many activities for women of all ages and abilities:
** a timed 10K, women-only race for both classic and skate skiers
**self-guided Nordic ski tours on any of the beautifully groomed 30K of trails
**guided snowshoe tours
**ventures off on your own on a marked snowshoe trial
**and of course, our fabulous "souper" bowl lunch!!!

Click on http://souperbowlspokane.org/ for more information!

VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION
or Learning About Our Program
Our volunteer orientations are scheduled for the second Tuesday of each month from 5:30pm - 6:30pm, here at WCFR. They are for current volunteers and people interested in learning more about our program. If you have already been contacted by the volunteer coordinator through your online volunteer application but have not attended an orientation yet, please RSVP that you are coming. There is lots of information that is important to know about the operations of WCFR so you can offer accurate details to friends. You are our greatest source of spreading the word. PLEASE RSVP that you are coming., volunteer@wcfrspokane.org, or 509-324-1995, x300.

March Volunteer Appreciation Dinner

Mark your calendar for Monday, March 8, 2010 for the Volunteer Appreciation Dinner, 5:30 p.m. at WCFR.

Also in March: 2nd Annual Easter Community Dinner

Our second annual Easter Community Dinner will be on Tuesday, March 30, 2010. Call 324-1995 starting February 18^th if you would like to volunteer with this event. Details will be available soon.

Here is a list of the

WCFR Events for the 2009/2010 season

SPECIAL NEWS!

Women’s and Children’s Free Restaurant Receives Agora Award

On Tuesday, June 2, Greater Spokane Incorporated announced the winners of the 2009 AGORA Awards, recognizing businesses in our region that exemplify leadership in supporting a strong economy and quality of life. Winners were selected by an independent team of volunteer judges based on a list of criteria. The Women's and Children's Free Restaurant received this prestigious award in the 501(c)3 non profit category. The Women’s and Children’s Free Restaurant follows many of the best practices found in large private sector businesses. These are people with the vision to utilize every possible resource, to produce high quality meals for women and children in Spokane who may otherwise go without proper nutrition. The Women’s and Children’s Free Restaurant promotes good nutrition and healthy eating habits throughout our programs. The Women’s and Children’s Free Restaurant has been serving the needs of low-income women and children since 1988 from their location at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church at 1620 N. Monroe St.

To Dine with Us
Our dining room doors are open to any woman or child who comes for dinner on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3:00 to 6:00, which are our winter hours. We welcome you and hope you enjoy the delicious and healthy meals that we prepare for you.

On Fridays women and children are invited to lunch, 12:30-2:30 pm, and to Fresh Market Take Out, 1:00-3:00pm

The Restaurant is located in the basement of St. Paul's United Methodist Church at 1620 N. Monroe.

To Volunteer
We can't fulfill our mission without the many volunteers who faithfully serve each week. We have a volunteer orientation monthly.
If you would like to join us you may fill out an online application form here , call 324-1995 or email us to find out more about openings. We look forward to hearing from you! You can also check this page to find more information on volunteering.

To Donate
The Women's and Children's Free Restaurant is supported entirely by donations from individuals, businesses, service and church groups, and small grants. Thank you, Spokane! Here are some WAYS TO VOLUNTEER OR DONATE.

To Schedule a Tour

We invite you to take a tour of the Women's and Children's Free Restaurant. Tours are typically scheduled at 10:00 am on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month but please call 324-1995 so that we know to expect you. We look forward to meeting you!

To Contact Us

OUR STAFF:

Marlene Alford, Executive Director, marlene@wcfrspokane.org
Karen Orlando, Volunteer Coordinator, volunteer@wcfrspokane.org
Karen Torkelson, Chef, ktorkelson@wcfrspokane.org
Jeanine McKinney, Staff Accountant, volunteer@wcfrspokane.org

Phone: 509-324-1995.......Fax: 509-326-2433...
Address:
WCFR
1620 N. Monroe St.
Spokane, Washington 99205

The Agora Award

Women and children of all ages are welcome

Servers
two of our servers

Kelly (Avista) with tarragon herbs

A piece of art from our chef
the art of nutrition

Happy faces

Friday volunteers