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Food AssistanceSeattle's Union Gospel MissionPrivate, faith-based organization serving King County. It offers food, shelter, drug and alcohol rehabilitation, youth programs, educational programs, and outreach to Seattle-area men, women, children, families, and the incarcerated. 206-374-9409 PO Box 202 Seattle, WA 98111 United Way of King County & United Way of Snohomish CountyUnited Way of King County (UWKC) partners with other non-profit organizations to create results and solutions that improve people's lives. There are a variety of resources to help non-profit organizations increase their effectiveness and enhance their capacity to deliver services. UWKC offers training for nonprofit staff and volunteers, technical assistance, governance & management resources, wage & benefit survey, Ready to Rent, other services and can become a grantor. UWKC also provides emergency shelter, transitional housing and eviction prevention services, funds numerous food banks and meal programs, enables low-income people to increase their financial assets through its Individual Development Account program, makes free tax preparation services available to increase the number of working families that take advantage of all available tax credits, and educates homeless and low-income people about the rights and responsibilities of being a tenant through its Ready to Rent program. St. Vincent de PaulThe Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Council of Seattle/King County's services covers the Seattle/King County area. It provides free services to the poor and needy, including food, furniture and clothing, utility assistance, rent and other services. It strives to assist persons in need, without discrimination of any sort. Families are served through the Access Center, Food Bank, Thrift Stores, Prison/Jail Ministry, and the core of the Society, the parish-based volunteer home visitors. 5950 Fourth Ave, S 206-767-6449 ( categories: Energy Assistance | Food Assistance | Food Banks | Housing Assistance | Human & Family Support Services | Rent Assistance )
PeoplePointThe City of Seattle Human Services Department and Public Health-Seattle and King County provide one-stop access to several benefit programs for low-income to moderate income families and individuals through the PeoplePoint: Bridge to Benefits initiative (formerly Help for Working Families). The assistance provided includes food assistance. This relates to the Food Stamp Program. The Project Share program provides payments on utility bills for low-income Seattle City Light customers through voluntary contributions. A grant from Project Share is generally made in conjunction with the customer's co-payment. A grant from Project Share can substantially reduce or eliminate the customer's light bill crisis. ( categories: Energy Assistance | Food Assistance | Groceries | Health Care | Housing Assistance | Immigration & Resettlement Assistance | Youth Services )
Kent Food Bank & Emergency ServicesFood bank. 515 W. Harrison 253-520-3550 ( categories: Food Assistance | Food Banks )
Food LifelineFood Lifeline distributes food throughout Western Washington. To identify and contact their member agencies, go to their Web Site. Seattle Distribution Center 1-800-404-7543 www.foodlifeline.com/hunger/distribute ( categories: Food Assistance | Food Banks )
The Seattle and King County Food BankThe Seattle and King County Food Bank and Resource Directory can be found here. 1-866-427-4747 ( categories: Food Assistance | Food Banks )
Salvation ArmyThe Salvation Army may have employment opportunities. The Social Services Department of the Salvation Army provides emergency assistance for families and individuals with basic subsistence needs. The department is can be found at several locations. The assistance includes rent assistance or help with move-in costs, utility assistance, emergency food bags, diapers when available, The Social Services Department of the Salvation Army provides emergency assistance for families and individuals with basic subsistence needs. The department is can be found at several locations. Phinney Neighborhood AssociationThe Phinney Neighborhood Association (PNA) is a non-profit community organization that provides and promotes programs, services and activities aimed at encouraging connections between neighbors and fostering civic involvement in our diverse community. Headquartered in a restored elementary school building, the PNA has developed an active community center that not only serves as a focus of Seattle's Phinney/Greenwood neighborhood, but offers a wide variety of programs and activities open to anyone in the Puget Sound region. Technology CenterThe PNA runs a Technology Center that includes two public access computers, a computer lab and a variety of computer-related classes, and an Education Program that offers or provides space for over 80 regularly scheduled classes. The facilities can also be rented. ( categories: Employment, Employment Services, Education and Training | Food Assistance | Youth Services )
Jewish Family ServicesJewish Family Service (JFS) is a private, non-profit, social service organization serving members of the Jewish and broader communities in the greater Puget Sound Region. JFS offers Refugee Services to those fleeing from countries ravaged by war and religious, political or economic persecution. Services include resettlement services, ESL & citizenship classes, employment counseling & job placement, home care, and a food bank. 1601 16th Avenue 206-461-3240 x502 Home care: Food bank: 
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