Stretch your food dollars with programs that can help

March 16, 2026.Reading time 9 minutes.

A farmers market stall displays baskets of fresh vegetables, including leafy greens and carrots, with a sign reading “SNAP Market Match Accepted Here” and informational vouchers showing that SNAP benefits can be used and matched at the market.

When the cost of food rises faster than a family’s income, it can feel like the table is getting emptier. But in King County, there are programs making a real difference. SNAP, WIC, Fresh Bucks, and local food banks are helping households keep food at home, ease daily worry, and feel supported during a tough moment.

SNAP Disruptions Expected to Drive Demand at King County Food Banks

October 31, 2025.Reading time 7 minutes.

Canned goods on the shelf of the Maple Valley Food Bank

A lapse in SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) payments due to the government shutdown will likely lead to a surge in demand at neighborhood food pantries and meal programs. Find locations for these programs and learn what donations are most needed.

SUN Bucks: How to get nutritious meals for your child this summer

June 10, 2024.Reading time 3 minutes.

Father with short, dark brown hair and wearing a hoodie holds a young child with long wavy brown hair wearing a pastel patterned dress. She holds a carton of strawberries and they are both laughing.

King County introduces SUN Bucks, offering $120 in food benefits for eligible school-age children during summer.

Give Peas a Chance! Give the Gift of Health this Holiday Season

December 14, 2023.Reading time 7 minutes.

This is a graphic of three cartoon peas holding hands with a beet in the middle. The background is a light green polka dot pattern. The text above the graphic reads “Give Peas a Chance! Help communities beet hunger year-round.” The beet is holding up two red boxing gloves

The holiday season is a time of giving and sharing, and there’s no better way to spread joy than by helping others. This year, we invite you to consider giving the gift of health by donating to your local food bank. Your contribution can make a real difference in the lives of those in need.

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.