Name: Eat for Heat - Meal Kits for Two
Start: 2025-09-11T15:00:00-07:00
Location: 961 12th Ave, Longview, WA 98632-2507, United States

Warmth in Action: How Cowlitz PUD’s Warm Neighbor Fund Powers Hope in the Community
For more than 25 years, the Warm Neighbor Fund has been a beacon of support for families across Cowlitz County, helping those who struggle to pay their electric bills but don’t qualify for traditional government assistance. Entirely fueled by community generosity—through donations, events, and contributions from Cowlitz PUD employees—the fund reflects the spirit of neighbors helping neighbors.
A Recipe for Impact: Eat for Heat
One of the most innovative and heartwarming initiatives supporting the Warm Neighbor Fund is Eat for Heat, a locally sourced meal kit program launched in 2017. Participants pick up meal kits filled with ingredients from nearby farms, restaurants, breweries, and wineries, then prepare them at home—bringing the community together around the dinner table.
Eat for Heat has not only fed over 2,000 people but also raised an impressive $80,000 for the Warm Neighbor Program. In addition, it has injected $70,000 back into the local economy by supporting small businesses. Its success has earned national recognition and forged a meaningful partnership with United Way’s Day of Caring, further strengthening its community roots.
A Weekend of Giving: The Warm Neighbor Golf Tournament
Building on the momentum of Eat for Heat, Cowlitz PUD introduced A Weekend for Warm Neighbor in 2024, featuring the first-ever Annual Warm Neighbor Golf Tournament. This event expanded outreach efforts and encouraged participation from across the region. The result? A weekend filled with camaraderie, community spirit, and over $30,000 raised for families in need. The 2025 Golf Tournament is now sold out.
A Community United
Together, these programs showcase the power of collaboration, creativity, and compassion. Whether it’s through a shared meal or a round of golf, Cowlitz PUD and its partners continue to find meaningful ways to support the Warm Neighbor Fund—and the people it serves.
As the Warm Neighbor Program grows, so does the impact of every donation, every event, and every volunteer hour. It’s more than assistance—it’s a promise that no neighbor is left behind.
Weekend for Warm Neighbor, September 11th for Eat for Heat meal pick up 3pm-5pm, and September 12th for the Golf Tournament.
For tickets to Eat for Heat or Sponsorship inquiries, contact [email protected] or 360.501.9146