Resources For Food in Issaquah & Sammamish Areas
All shoppers receive 2 weeks’ worth of food and diapers (if needed). Shopping has moved indoors! The clothing bank will remain closed. Camping gear and warm clothing are also usually available for people sleeping outdoors.
We are open every OTHER week Monday-Thursday from 1:00-7:00 pm. Click here to for our full service hours and closures
Summer Lunch Program: Shop at the food bank for kid-friendly breakfast, lunch, and snack items, including fresh, healthy options, every other Thursday during summer break. Serving school-age children living in our food bank service area. Registration is encouraged to minimize wait times.
Lunch For The Break: Lunch for the Break provides nutritious breakfast, lunch, and snack options for children attending school in the Issaquah School District. The program helps alleviate hunger during school breaks by providing a week's worth of free grocery items for students to be able to prepare breakfast, lunch, and snacks for themselves. Open to all families with children attending school in the Issaquah School District or who live in ZIP codes 98027, 98029, 98059, 98074, and 98075. Register Today!
Power Packs: Power packs are back and better than ever with fresh fruit and allergy-friendly options!!! Please check with your school counselor to get connected. Family and childhood hunger is a real problem in our community. Some children don't have enough food to eat over the weekend, making Mondays extra challenging. In response, Issaquah Power Packs works to get weekend food bags into the hands of children who need them.
Groceries to Go (G2G) is a home delivery service assisting families or individuals with circumstances that make it difficult to shop at the Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank during service hours. If eligible, you will receive an order every other week, delivered right to your door.
DSHS Van at IFCB May 20! DSHS Mobile Office process new applications, reviews, and changes for active cases; they issue EBT cards and receive documents. Applications for the Childcare Subsidy Program will be forwarded to that unit for processing . The Mobile CSO specialists also determine eligibility for Medicare Savings Programs and Aged, Blind, or Disabled Medicaid. Aged, Blind, or Disabled (ABD) Cash Assistance Program | DSHS (wa.gov) - Basic Food | DSHS (wa.gov) - Refugee Cash Assistance | DSHS (wa.gov) - TANF and Support Services | DSHS (wa.gov) - Medicare Savings Program | DSHS (wa.gov)
Issaquah School District: Free and Reduced Lunch Program & Breakfast Program
FRL: If you prefer a paper application, they are available: (English) Free and Reduced Lunch Application & (Español) Free and Reduced Lunch Application For applications in other languages, please go to the USDA Food and Nutrition Service website. United States citizenship or immigration status is not a condition of eligibility for free and reduced-price benefits, all school-aged children in income-eligible households can receive school meal benefits regardless of a child’s immigration status.
Breakfast Program Expands to Additional Schools: This year the Food Services department is expanding its breakfast service to Issaquah Valley Elementary, Sunset Elementary, Challenger Elementary and Apollo Elementary. This service is continuing at Issaquah High School, Issaquah Middle School and Clark Elementary, which were part of the pilot program last school year.
Lake Washington School District: School Lunch Information
Please visit website for more information on eligibility, how to apply, and other benefits.
Additional benefits for families eligible for free or reduced-price meals: Families that are eligible for free and reduced meals may also qualify to have fees for ASB cards, sports participation and other extracurricular activities waived by providing your consent to share eligibility information on the application.
Issaquah Meals Program provides a free hot meal at the Issaquah Community Hall. All are welcome, no registration needed. 180 E. Sunset Way, Issaquah, next to the fire station
Monday - Friday: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Saturday: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Sunday: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Issaquah Senior Center Lunches
Lunch is served weekdays from 12-12:30 p.m. Be sure to check out the lunch menu to see what is being offered to go daily! Suggested Contribution is $4.50 for 60+ years old & Cost is $6.50 for under 60 years old. First Come, First Serve
Hopelink Mobile Market Schedule - May 2024 Schedule
The Mobile Market distributes food around the community. Everything is free! We have a wide selection of fresh produce, dairy, and breads, as well as frozen foods, to choose from. You can also receive a prepackaged box of food with: soup, pasta, peanut butter, rice, canned fruits and vegetables, beans, tuna, and cereal. During each visit, you will be able to pick up enough food for at least 21 meals. You do not need to call in advance.
Markets will be open during their regular hours Monday-Thursday. To register to attend a Hopelink Market, please call the Hopelink Center serving your area to schedule a quick, easy phone appointment. While you are waiting for your enrollment appointment, you can still receive food.
Lifelong Chicken Soup Brigade: Grocery & Food Deliveries in King County
Lifelong’s food and nutrition program, Chicken Soup Brigade (CSB), delivers healthy, home-cooked meals and nutritious groceries right to your door. CSB meals are made on-site, from scratch, using whole food ingredients. Our groceries are nutritious and contain enough items from each food group to create 7 meals. Our team of Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) offer medical nutrition therapy to CSB clients. Our Nutrition Educator partners with community organizations to offer a free online nutrition and cooking series called “Pots and Plans”. Our services are 100% free of charge to those who qualify! Our services are for people who: Are low income, Are medically vulnerable/have a chronic illness, Find leaving home without help difficult, Have a hard time cooking because of physical limitations, Struggle with some daily activities because of physical or mental health conditions. Call our Client Services team to apply today at 206-957-1686. Language translators available.
Sound Generations Community Dining Locations & Meals on Wheels:
For up-to-date menus, times, and driving directions, please contact the location of the site you’re interested in. NOTICE: All Community Dining sites are currently closed to congregate dining due to COVID-19. Meals are prepared for take-out and delivery only until further notice.
Renton Senior Activity Center The Sound Generations Congregate Lunch program currently offers "Meals to Go" Monday through Friday at 11:30 am. "Meals to Go" are available for in person pick up, by reservation only, with a daily maximum available. A donation of up to $4 for all over 60 years of age and $10 for under 60 will be appreciated, cash and check only. In order to reserve a lunch please call 425-430-6633. We will create an account for you with Renton Recreation if you don’t already have one, and we will be happy to reserve a lunch for you on a specific date. At this time we will be taking reservations up to two weeks in advance.
Meals On Wheels There are many circumstances that can make shopping or preparing food difficult for older adults. That’s where Meals on Wheels steps in, offering relief to older adults and caregivers by delivering reliable, nutritious meals on a weekly basis. Our friendly drivers bring satisfying, well-balanced meals directly to the homes of older adults.
Hours: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday from 8 am to 3 pm Services: Meals (breakfast and lunch), showers, laundry, computers, and access to service providers including medical, legal assistance, and job search Location: Sophia’s Place 3032 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004 Phone: 425. 896.7385 Bus route: 249
Meal Coalition * Closed Sept 15, 2023 * Open for Thanksgiving & Christmas
Visit website to learn about other programs and events
The Emergency Feeding Program has existed to serve a basic human need--Hunger. Our job is to make sure that no one in King County has to go hungry tonight.
Effective April 19, 2023: Food Box pick-up for walk-in Clients is Tuesday - Thursday, from 10 am - 1:30 pm ONLY!!!
St Matthews Church, Renton
Exciting News! Feeding Feasible Feasts is providing a food hub at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church. This new resource will be available to all community members 24/7 and will be filled 5 days a week. ADDRESS : 1700 Edmonds Ave NE Renton, WA 98056
Sustainable Renton’s Covid-Relief Free Grocery Store closed their groceries for families program Dec 18, 2023. Sustainable Renton will continue to glean food using established networks, providing supplies for a number of food-relief program in Renton and surrounding communities.
Northwest Share Free Vegetarian Food Truck
Free Food Truck Schedule: Hello!! Are you looking for free dinner or meal near you? Please see the schedule of our food truck below and come there. Our food will make your heart happy.
Starting Feb 22, 2024 Up to 200 meals will be served every Thursday 6:30-8:00. Flyer here
Sunday 11:30am to 1:30pm CFH Bellevue
2024 SFMNP Application Period opens April 22 and runs through May 24
The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program provides an e-Benefit card valued at $80 (one-time distribution) to be used for the purchase of fresh fruits and vegetables at participating farmers markets. Visit website for more information including eligibility, application, and links to multiple languages.
King County Food Bank Home Delivery Currently Closed For New Clients
United Way’s Grocery Home Delivery program is currently at capacity and sign-ups are closed. If you are interested in receiving home delivery of groceries in the future, please complete this interest form to join our waitlist
King County Care Connect Washington Do you need food or other help while you isolate at home?
Are you sick with COVID-19? Do you need food or other help while you isolate at home? Care Connect Washington can help. Call 1-800-525-0127, then press #. The hotline is open Monday 6am-10pm, and Tuesday to Sunday 6am-6pm. Care Connect Washington is a program to provide food and other necessities to people who have either tested positive for COVID-19 or been exposed and need support to isolate or quarantine at home. Each region works with community-based partners to connect people to services they are eligible for, such as medication delivery, health care, help applying for unemployment, local housing agencies, food banks, childcare providers and more. Help is made based on need.
Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) Policy Change 2023
With the new policy, households with incomes up to 400% of the federal poverty level are now eligible. Four hundred percent of the federal poverty level is $58,320 for a single person and $99,440 for a family of three. Plus, the new policy removes a geographic requirement and allows food banks to provide this food to anyone in the state. These food banks also cannot require anyone to show identification or a social security number, nor can they require proof of income, household size, or immigration status. Find more information at the link above.
WA State DHS EBT Benefits Summer EBT Food Program for Children SUN Bucks in Washington
Once approved by USDA, approximately 550,000 Washington children will meet the eligibility requirements to receive SUN Bucks benefits for summer 2024. Certain children will automatically qualify depending on specific school and / or public assistance program enrollment criteria. Children who do not automatically qualify may submit an application. Specific details will be provided once the state plan has been approved and funding is provided. Each eligible child will receive a one-time payment of $120 in food benefits on a dedicated SUN Bucks card. Additional SUN Bucks Information Flyer for Families - Flyer for School Districts
New WIC Approved Infant Formula starting on July 1, 2023.
Many people don’t realize you can sign up for WIC as soon as you know you’re pregnant – but you can! You can receive amazing benefits, like healthy food and advice on preparing to breastfeed. Find a local WIC agency to see if you qualify HERE
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families provides temporary cash for families in need. Some families participate in the WorkFirst Program. The WorkFirst Program helps participants find and keep jobs.
Persons who are caring for a relative's child, or legal guardians or are acting in the place of a parent are also able to apply for TANF benefits on behalf of these children through our Non-Needy Relative, In Loco Parentis and Legal Guardian Program.
Persons who are residents of Washington state and are ineligible for TANF solely because of eligibility changes due to the Welfare Reform Act may be eligible for State Family Assistance.
Persons who are eligible for the TANF program may also qualify for our Diversion Cash Assistance. Families who chose this program can get help with living expenses when a family needs short term assistance and meets program requirements.
SNAP:
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, called Basic Food in Washington, helps people with low incomes make ends meet by providing monthly benefits to buy food. Who is eligible: Washington state residents who meet:
SNAP Benefit Levels Changing in 2023
There are several changes that may affect SNAP household’s benefit amounts over the coming months. The temporary boost to SNAP benefits put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic, known as emergency allotments, will end nationwide after the February 2023 issuance. In addition, households that receive SNAP and Social Security benefits will see a decrease in their SNAP benefits because of the significant cost of living increase to Social Security benefits that took effect on Jan. 1, 2023. For more details on these changes, follow above link. This page will be updated as additional information and resources become available. WASHINGTON: March 2023 SNAP benefit amounts return to normal for all SNAP households. For households that also receive Social Security, their SNAP benefit may decrease because of their higher Social Security benefit.
Non-Citizens & Food and Nutrition Service Programs
If you are a non-citizen, you and your family members may be eligible to participate in several programs operated by the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). We hope you explore the programs and resources below to find access to nutritious meals for yourself and your loved ones. Important Update: Applying for or receiving benefits from FNS nutrition programs does not make someone a "public charge." If you or a family member are eligible for FNS programs, you can apply knowing that you and your family will not face immigration consequences.
King County Food Insecurity Report March 2023