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Resources for Families

Tukwila School District is committed to supporting families at all times. Below are resources and programs to help ensure access to food and essentials.

PLAN AHEAD THIS WEEK

💡 Start meal planning now and take inventory of the food you currently have.


FIND SUPPORT

🥕 Emergency Food Network – Locate food banks and meal sites statewide
🍎 Hunger Free Washington – Learn about food resources during the shutdown
🥫 Little Free Pantry Map – Find a neighborhood pantry near you
🧅 Food Lifeline Food Map – Search for food banks and meal programs
☎️ Call 2-1-1 or visit 211.org for live assistance connecting with local food resources
🛒 SODO Community Market – 1915 4th Ave S, Seattle (closed Tuesdays)
🥪 Check with local churches and community organizations that may be hosting food drives, serving meals, or providing assistance


PLAN AHEAD THIS WEEK

💡 Start meal planning now and take inventory of the food you currently have.
💡 Use remaining October benefits to prioritize shelf-stable, bulk, and low-cost items.
Note: Any unused benefits roll over and only expire after 274 days of EBT card inactivity.


USE ADDITIONAL SNAP PROGRAMS

If you have a remaining balance on your EBT card, you can access extra benefits for fresh fruits and vegetables through the following programs:

🍐 SNAP Produce Match – Spend $10 of SNAP benefits on fruits or vegetables and receive a $5 produce coupon at participating grocery stores.

💵 SNAP Market Match – Visit a participating farmers market to receive up to $25+ per day in Market Match dollars for produce purchases.

⚕️ Fruit & Vegetable Prescription Program (FV Rx) – Eligible patients can receive $250–$500 in vouchers over six months, redeemable at Safeway stores.

Food Assistance

Tukwila Pantry
3118 S. 140th St
Riverton Park United Methodist
Tukwila, WA 98168
206-431-8293

Highline Area Food Bank
18300 4th Ave S.
Burien, WA 98148
206-433-9900

Des Moines Area Food Bank
22225 9th Ave S.
Des Moines, WA 98198
206-878-2660

St. Thomas Catholic Church Outreach/Food Pantry
4415 S. 140th St
Tukwila, WA 98168
206-242-5501

Emergency Feeding Program
851 Houser Way N. Suite A
Renton, WA 98057
425-277-0300

Food Stamps (SNAP)
1-844-275-3447

Emergency Shelters

Mary's Place (Emergency Family Shelter Intake)
113 Dexter Ave N.
Seattle, WA 98109
206-245-1026

REACH Center of Hope
1055 S. Grady Way
Renton, WA 98057
425-321-4816

Interfaith Family Shelter
PO Box 12824
Everett, WA 98206
425-200-5121

Nexus Youth Shelter
1000 Auburn Way S.
Auburn, WA 98002
253-939-2202

Rent & Utility Assistance

Riverton Park Best Starts for Kids
Kina Miller, MS - Director of Social Services
bsk@rivertonparkumc.com
206-618-7066

King County Rent Assistance

City of Tukwila Rent & Utility Assistance
Stacy Hansen (stacy.hansen@tukwilawa.gov)
206-433-7180
Jenny Ayres: (jenny.ayres@tukwilawa.gov)
206-433-7181

Other Resources

Voices of Tomorrow (Immigrant and Refugee Children's Services)
15811 Ambaum Blvd SW
Suite 170
Burien, WA 98166
206-466-1229

City of Tukwila Human Services

The United Way of King County

Unemployment Insurance Benefits
603-271-7700

St. Vincent de Paul of Seattle and King County (Financial Assistance)
206-767-6449

The Way Back Inn (Emergency Financial Assistance)
206-682-7382

 

Immigration Resources

Immigrants Rising — A nonprofit that empowers undocumented young people in the U.S. to pursue higher education and career success through resources, direct support, and policy change.

National Immigration Legal Services Directory — Searchable database of nonprofit organizations that provide free or low-cost immigration legal services across the U.S.

Tengo Miedo (I’m Scared) — A bilingual children’s book and workbook about immigration, written by school counselor Marlene Huerta, to help students process their experiences.

FAFSA Guidance for Mixed-Status Families (NCAN) — Guidance from the National College Attainment Network explaining privacy protections for FAFSA contributors without Social Security numbers, helping school counselors advise families safely.

2025-26 Emergency Assistance Resources (PDF)

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Skyward Help

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