Local solutions to food insecurity

June 18, 2026.Reading time 11 minutes.

people accessing food in variety of ways such as farmers markets, ebt and food banks

Between the high cost of living and unprecedented cuts to federal food programs, many people in King County are struggling to put food on the table. Addressing food insecurity is complex and involves action throughout our whole community. Learn more about local solutions and how you can help them succeed.

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.

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.

Fresh, Affordable, and Culturally Relevant: A spotlight on Farmers Markets Serving our Immigrant and Refugee Communities

June 21, 2022.Reading time 10 minutes.

Tukwila Village Farmers Market staff with a vendor (center) from the Democratic Republic of Congo on a typical market day

In this spotlight, we are excited to introduce you to three markets we partner with that take their programs to the next level in how they provide their communities with access to local, fresh, affordable, and culturally relevant produce.

Community partnerships for food security

May 9, 2022.Reading time 7 minutes.

Public Health’s Food Insecurity Screening Community of Practice works with healthcare and community partners to help ensure all communities have what they need to be healthy. One example of this work to address food insecurity is the partnership between Sea Mar Medical Clinic and the White Center Food Bank to open an on-site food pantry.