Big Donation

The Mattawa Food Bank received a $5,000 donation from the Yakama Nation Legends Casino on May 10. The check was presented to Food Bank Director Linda Strand by Casino general manager John McClain, left, and Casino manager Ken White. The food bank served 37,216 clients from 7,648 families during July 2010-June 2011. The 2011-2012 numbers have increased by eight percent percent thus far. Food is distributed twice a month, and many families are served at both distributions. ÒThe need is great,Ó Strand said.