Owówičhak’u Wašté First Foods Access Pantry in Kent, WA
Pronunciation: O-wo-wi-cha-k-oo Wa-sh-tay
Meaning: Nourish Us
We designed the Owówičhak’u Wašté First Foods Access Pantry to provide equitable access to first foods and traditional medicines. Priority is given to American Indian and Alaska Native households.
First Foods
The pantry provides a wide variety and changing selection of meat, fish, beans, and other protein, fruits, vegetables, grains, sage, and other traditional foods and medicines.
In-House Made Traditional Medicines
Every third Sunday of the month, Owówičhak’u Wašté First Foods Access Pantry has traditional medicines (tincture, tea, salve, etc.), made in-house, available for guests. Unkitawa’s Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) interns are available to answer your questions and provide information about using these medicines. Sage is available on Wednesdays and on the third Sundays. However, the in-house made traditional medicines are only available on the third Sundays when TEK interns can provide additional information.
Pantry Hours and Address
Wednesdays
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Third Sundays
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
How It Works
1
Register Your Household
Only households that set up an account may schedule appointments to visit the pantry.
For assistance,
email wellness@unkitawa.org.
2
Schedule your Pantry Visit
To Visit on a Wednesday
Log in between these hours
Mon 10:00 am – Wed 10:00 am
To Visit on a Third Sunday
Login between these hours
Fri 10:00 am – Sunday 10:00 am
3
Shop
Arrive on time for your 15-minute shopping appointment.
A household member (someone who lives at the household’s registered address) must be present.
A Community First Foods Access Pantry
We encourage all who visit to take only what you need until your next visit to maximize the community this pantry can serve.
Each household may visit the pantry twice a month.
Volunteer
If you wish to volunteer, please complete this form.
Questions
For more information or assistance, please comemail wellness@unkitawa.org.