Where Seattle students and families losing SNAP benefits can get help

As SNAP benefits hang in the balance, schools, PTAs, and groups supporting students are rallying to make sure families stay fed.

Seattle leaders approve millions in funding for food aid

Seattle leaders approved millions in emergency funding aimed at keeping food banks stocked during the federal government's ongoing shutdown.

In Seattle, neighbors rush to fill the SNAP gap

At Estelita's Library, Toasted, the Asian Counseling and Referral Service and other community hubs, folks provided for each other as government food aid lapsed.
Capitol Hill Seattle

Limited Civil Emergency — Seattle OKs $1M a week boost food banks during SNAP uncertainty

The City of Seattle is taking emergency action to help residents through the ongoing government shutdown and emergency funding for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Monday, the Seattle

For Seattle families facing SNAP loss, new grassroots effort brings relief in Ballard

"We had so many comments, just people saying, 'Thank you,' 'Good job,' 'It's really special,'" said Doug Farr, director of the Seattle Farmers Market Association.
KUOW

With SNAP in flux, Seattle food banks expect a surge

Following two federal court rulings, the Trump Administration said it would partially fund SNAP benefits this month. The uncertainty surrounding SNAP is expected to increase demand at Seattle food banks.
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