Accessing nutritious food: more people & families now qualify for Washington State’s The Emergency Food Assistance Program

September 28, 2023.Reading time 7 minutes.

Accessing nutritious food is a challenge for many families in King County, and food banks have become an important resource for supplementing weekly groceries. A new policy in Washington State is making it easier for more people to access fresh, nutritious food.

Food insecurity in King County remains high: how to help and get food assistance

April 9, 2023.Reading time 6 minutes.

Two young mothers carrying their babies walking past a food bank aisle shopping for food.

The number of people seeking food assistance increased over the last year. This increase is happening while food costs are higher than ever before.

Fresh Produce for all: Connecting small local farmers and food banks

December 23, 2022.Reading time 14 minutes.

farmer watering and cleaning carrots on a table

Food assistance organizations and farmers are changing the expectations of “emergency food” to provide the types of food people need most. And Public Health Seattle & King County is helping fund those connections.

PUBLIC HEALTH INSIDER

Category: Food Insecurity

Accessing nutritious food: more people & families now qualify for Washington State’s The Emergency Food Assistance Program

Food insecurity in King County remains high: how to help and get food assistance

Fresh Produce for all: Connecting small local farmers and food banks