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Resources for Families

Special Note for Families - Food Assistance 

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

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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