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Resources and Support for Washingtonians Facing Food Insecurity
As of November 1, 2025, millions of Americans—including many older adults—may not receive their monthly food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.
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As of November 1, 2025, millions of Americans—including many older adults—may not receive their monthly food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. This disruption affects individuals living on fixed incomes, many of whom rely on SNAP to afford groceries and maintain their health.
You Are Not Alone
If you are facing food insecurity, know that help is available. Whether you need groceries, home-delivered meals, or someone to talk to, these resources are here to support you. You deserve dignity, nourishment, and peace of mind.
Check Your EBT Balance
Unused SNAP benefits from previous months may still be available. Benefits usually stay on your card for up to 12 months. Visit your state’s EBT portal or call the number on the back of your card to check your balance.
Find Food Assistance
Nationwide resources
Feeding America Food Bank Locator - https://www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-local-foodbank
Hunger Free America - https://findfood.hungerfreeamerica.org
Food Finder Interactive Map - https://foodfinder.us/
WhyHunger Find Food Database - https://whyhunger.org/find-food
Meals on Wheels America: Delivers nutritious meals directly to homes. Find a provider - https://www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org/
Little Food Pantries - https://www.thelittlefreepantries.org/
Local Area Agencies on Aging (AAA): These agencies often coordinate food delivery, congregate meals, and other support services. Find your local AAA - https://eldercare.acl.gov/home
National Hotlines for Immediate Help
- National Hunger Hotline: Call 1-866-3-HUNGRY or 1-877-8-HAMBRE (Spanish)
- WhyHunger Hotline: Call 1-800-5-HUNGRY or text your ZIP code to 1-800-548-6479
- Call 2-1-1 or visit 211.org to connect with local food programs.
Washington statewide:
- WA 211 (statewide referral line & directory) – Dial 2-1-1 or visit wa211.org for local food pantries and meal programs. WA 211
- Washington WIC (Women, Infants & Children)1-800-841-1410 • doh.wa.gov/you-and-your-family/wic
- Feeding Washington - www.feedingwashington.com
Washington regional hubs & large providers
King County
- Seattle Food Community - www.seattlefoodcommittee.org/
- Seattle and King County Emergency Food Resources - https://maps.seattle.gov/humanservices/foodresources/
- Northwest Harvest – SODO Community Market (Seattle/King Co.)
1915 4th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134 • (206) 625-0755 • Market info & hours: northwestharvest.org/our-work/community-programs/sodo-community-market
- Food Lifeline (Western WA network hub)
Hunger Solution Center: 815 S 96th St, Seattle, WA 98108 • 206-545-6600 • Toll-free 1-877-404-7543 • foodlifeline.org
Spokane Area
- Second Harvest Inland Northwest (Eastern WA network hub)
Spokane Hunger Solution Center: 1234 E Front Ave, Spokane, WA 99202 • (509) 534-6678 • 2-harvest.org (find food near me)
- Spokane Valley Partners (Spokane County direct service)
10814 E Broadway Ave, Spokane Valley, WA 99206 • (509) 927-1153 • partnersinw.org/food-bank (Mon–Fri, 9a–3p)
Clallam County
- Port Angeles Food Bank (The Market)
(360) 452-8568 • portangelesfoodbank.org
- Sequim Food Bank
(360) 683-1205 • sequimfoodbank.org
- Forks Community Food Bank
(360) 374-4197 • forkscfb.org
Clark County
- Clark County Food Bank (network hub & Food Finder)
6502 NE 47th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98661 • (360) 693-0939 • clarkcountyfoodbank.org/foodfinder
- FISH of Vancouver (downtown pantry + mobile pantry)
Main line: (360) 695-4903 • fishvancouver.org • Mobile Pantry info: fishvancouver.org/mobile-pantry/ (request/schedule).
- Share Vancouver – Hot Meals at Share House
1115 W 13th St, Vancouver, WA 98660 • (360) 448-2121 • sharevancouver.org/programs/share-hot-meals/ (daily schedule)
- Share Fromhold Service Center (services & referrals)
(360) 448-2121 • sharevancouver.org/contact/
- St. Vincent de Paul of Vancouver – Food Pantry
2456 NE Stapleton Rd, Vancouver, WA 98661 • (360) 694-5388 • svdpvancouverusa.org (see pantry page/hours).
- Salvation Army – Hope Market (shopping-style pantry)
11018 NE 14th St, Vancouver, WA 98684 • (360) 448-0308 (main) • vancouver.salvationarmy.org (Family Services/Hope Market).
- Inter-Faith Treasure House (Camas/Washougal)
(360) 834-5786 • ifth-cw.org (food boxes & daily items; Camas/Washougal residents)
Grays Harbor, Pacific, Jefferson, Mason, Thurston, Lewis and Wahkiakum
- Coastal Harvest – Services multiple counties – (360) 532-6315 • list of locations available at coastalharvest.us/find-services/list-of-locations/
- Saints’ Pantry Food Bank (Shelton, Mason Co.)
(360) 427-8847 • thesaintspantry.org healthymasoncounty.com
Jefferson County
Jefferson County Food Bank Association: (360) 774-4680 • jcfba.org
Kitsap County
- Bremerton Foodline
1600 12th St, Bremerton, WA 98337 • (360) 479-6188 • bremertonfoodline.org
- Central Kitsap Food Bank (Silverdale)
3537 NW Anderson Hill Rd, Silverdale, WA 98383 • (360) 692-9818 • ckfoodbank.org
- South Kitsap Helpline (Port Orchard)
1012 Mitchell Ave, Port Orchard, WA 98366 • (360) 876-4089 • skhelpline.org
- Fishline Food Bank & Comprehensive Services (Poulsbo / North Kitsap)
(360) 779-5190 • fishlinehelps.org
Pierce County
Nourish Pierce County (Pierce County network of pantries)
Admin: 1702 S 72nd St, Ste E, Tacoma, WA 98408 • (253) 383-3164 • Locations & schedule: nourishpc.org/need-food/
Thurston County
Thurston County Food Bank (Olympia/Lacey/Tumwater)
Phone for all locations: (360) 352-8597 • Locations & schedules: tcfb.org/services/locations/ (Mailing: PO Box 11549, Olympia, WA 98508-1549)
Tri-Cities (Benton & Franklin)
- Tri-Cities Food Bank – Kennewick
424 W Deschutes Ave, Kennewick, WA 99336 • (509) 586-0688 • tcfoodbank.com/food-banks/kennewick/ tcfoodbank.com
- Tri-Cities Food Bank – Richland
321 Wellsian Way, Richland, WA 99352 • (509) 943-2795 • tcfoodbank.com/food-banks/richland/ tcfoodbank.com
- Tri-Cities Food Bank – Benton City
712 N 10th St, Benton City, WA 99320 • (509) 588-5454 • tcfoodbank.com/food-banks/benton-city/
- St. Vincent de Paul – Pasco Food Bank & Community Services
215 S 6th Ave, Pasco, WA 99301 • (509) 544-9315 • svdppasco.org
- Salvation Army – Pasco
310 N 4th Ave, Pasco, WA 99301 • (509) 547-2138 • pasco.salvationarmy.org
Whatcom County
Bellingham Food Bank (Whatcom County)
1824 Ellis St, Bellingham, WA 98225 • (360) 676-0392 • bellinghamfoodbank.org
Yakima County
- Yakima Rotary Food Bank
703 Central Ave, Yakima, WA 98901 • (509) 853-8918 • yakimarotaryfoodbank.org (Food distribution Fridays; check site for updates)
- Selah Naches Food Bank
810 N Park Dr, Selah, WA 98942 • (509) 698-2336 • selahnachesfoodbank.org
- SOC – Yakima Food Pantry (Southeast Community Center)
221 E Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Yakima, WA 98901 • (509) 225-9310 • socyakima.com
- OIC – Henry Beauchamp Community Center (food distribution times vary)
1211 S 7th St, Yakima, WA 98901 • (509) 575-6114 • (listed on county resource list) yakimacounty.us
- Salvation Army – Yakima Food Bank
9 S 6th Ave, Yakima, WA 98902 • (509) 453-3139 • yakima.salvationarmy.org
- Highland Food Bank (Tieton)
414 Maple St, Tieton, WA 98947 • (509) 901-7800 • highlandfoodbank.org
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