Snohomish Conservation District and Verdant Health Commission to Launch Harvest at Home, a Free Community Gardening Program
LYNNWOOD—In response to rising food costs and an increase in demand for food at local food banks, Snohomish Conservation District is partnering with Verdant Health Commission to pilot Harvest at Home, a free program to increase access to food gardening for residents of South Snohomish County. Harvest at home will provide access to vertical gardening […]
RISNW, Lynnwood Food Bank, Verdant, and LPD team up for wellness pop-up event
LYNNWOOD—Scores of passenger vehicles wrapped around the Verdant Health Commission building in Lynnwood on Monday afternoon with those from immigrant communities concerned about food insecurity in the wake of federal immigration enforcement actions throughout Puget Sound. “A lot of immigrant refugee families have self-terminated their benefits,” Van Dinh-Kuno, Executive Director of Refugee and Immigrant Services […]
Verdant awards $140,000 to support Nourishing Network program
LYNNWOOD—The Foundation for Edmonds School District has been awarded a $140,000 grant from Verdant Health Commission to support its efforts in addressing food insecurity for children and families within South Snohomish County. This funding will bolster the Foundation’s Nourishing Network program, which provides critical meal services during weekends, summers, and major holidays to struggling children […]
Verdant awards $6 million in funding to 41 community partners
LYNNWOOD—At the November 20 public board meeting, Verdant Health Commissioners voted to approve $6 million in funding to 41 community partners dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of the residents of South Snohomish County. Awardees were selected from an open application process. Funded programs will support diverse projects throughout the community. Each of the […]
Verdant awards over $3.2 million in funding to 35 nonprofits
LYNNWOOD—At the February 28th board meeting, the Verdant Health Commission Board awarded $3,266,875 to 35 nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of the residents of South Snohomish County. Awardees were selected from an open application process and funded programs will support diverse projects throughout the community. Each of the funded projects addresses one […]
South County Fire and Verdant Health Commission providing lifesaving Narcan kits
For the second time this year, South County Fire and Verdant Health Commission are partnering to prevent opioid-related deaths by providing 200 free Narcan kits in Southwest Snohomish County. Narcan (naloxone) is a life-saving drug that can reverse an overdose. So far in 2023, over 200 people have died from opioid overdoses in Snohomish County. […]
Verdant Health brings community resources to residents with first annual Block Party
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 25, 2023—The Community Life Center was a buzz Thursday evening as hundreds attended the first annual Verdant Health Commission Block Party for free food, games, healthcare screenings, and fun. “We love the community turnout and all of the partners today that showed up to support residents,” Lisa Edwards, Superintendent of Verdant Health […]
Verdant Health celebrates grand reopening
LYNNWOOD, Wash., May 15, 2022 – Verdant Health Wellness Center celebrated their grand reopening Friday, May 13, after two years closed due to the pandemic. To celebrate, the Center invited members of the community back to learn more about the services they provide and partake in fun activities including photo booths, food samples, costumed characters, […]
Verdant awards over $1 million to local nonprofits
LYNNWOOD, Wash., December 22, 2021 – Verdant Health Commission recently approved more than $1 million in grants to local nonprofit organizations in support of community health through its recent competitive application process. The requests granted by the Verdant Board of Commissioners will support 10 different programs run by various local nonprofits, totaling in $1.27 million. […]
Remembering Fred Langer, Public Hospital District #2 Commissioner
On December 17th, 2021, after a private 3-year battle with cancer, Fred Langer, a former member of the board of commissioners for Public Hospital District No. 2, Snohomish County, which operates as Verdant Health Commission, passed away. He resigned from his position in October 2021 to focus on his health. Langer will be memorialized for […]
