Food Insecurity resources

With SNAP benefits halted during the federal shutdown, these resources by King County Library System are for families that may be experiencing food insecurity. 

When in doubt, here are some go-to resources that can be used for all resource needs (please click on anything underlined to be redirected to the resource:

• Call 2-1-1 or visit 211.org.

• https://findhelp.org/

• WA Immigrant Solidarity Network Resource Finder

Additional food resources*:

• Emergency Food Network

• Hunger Free WA

• Little Free Pantries

• Food Lifeline Food Map

• SoDo Community Market (Seattle)

• Seattle Food Committee (Seattle)

• Saint Vincent de Paul Crisis Helpline: 206-767-6449

• Free meals

• Hopelink (EKC)

• Operation Sack Lunch (Seattle)

• Alimentando al Pueblo (Burien)

• South Park Senior Citizens (Seattle)

• Woodinville Storehouse (Woodinville, Kirkland, Redmond)

• GoodRoots NW (Pierce County)

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Additional SNAP programs to make your EBT balance last longer:

• SNAP Produce Match - buy $10 of fresh, frozen, or canned fruits and vegetables with your EBT card at participating grocery stores and receive a $5 produce coupon.

• SNAP Market Match - Participating farmers markets/farm stands will match $25 or more per day in Market Match dollars for you to spend on produce.

• Fruit & Vegetable Prescription Program - Patients receive paper vouchers valued at $250-$500 over six months, redeemable at Safeway stores.