PUBLIC HEALTH INSIDER

Official insights from Public Health – Seattle & King County staff

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.

Possible measles exposure at multiple locations in King County

July 3, 2024.Reading time 8 minutes.

Public Health – Seattle & King County is investigating a confirmed measles case in an adult with recent international travel. The individual was at multiple locations in Bellevue, Seattle, and Woodinville while infectious. Anyone at certain locations during the time span when the individual was there may have been exposed to measles.