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WaFd Bank Foundation grants $1,500 to Sandpoint Area Seniors, Inc.

October 14, 2026

By Reader Staff

In recognition of its ongoing efforts to help feed homebound seniors throughout the community, WaFd Bank Foundation recently awarded Sandpoint Area Seniors, Inc. a $1,500 grant. The funds will ensure access to nutritious meals and reduce social isolation among older generations in Bonner County.

L-R: SASi Operations Manager Jessie Vachon and WaFd Bank Assistant Branch Manager Alisha Kowalski. Courtesy

“Sometimes building community looks like helping fund a large project, and sometimes it looks like making sure one of our neighbors has a meal,” stated Alisha Kowalski, WaFd’s Sandpoint assistant branch manager. “Both matter. This grant is about supporting the people who have helped build our community and making sure they continue to feel cared for and connected.”

SASi volunteers cook and deliver meals to individuals’ homes in addition to stocking its regular cafe, Monday through Thursday, at 820 Main St.

Learn more at sandpointareaseniors.org.

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