Get Involved

Here’s how you can help.

SNAP benefits are currently delayed for Washingtonians. But communities across our state are stepping up to help — and you can, too.

Here are the most effective ways to plug in and make a difference:

  1. Support Your Local Food Bank

Food banks are doing everything they can to support their communities through this lapse. They are seeing skyrocketing demand, and need help to meet this need.

  • Donate Money

    The fastest and most effective way to help is through a monetary donation. Your local food bank knows where their gaps are in stock and can best use those funds to meet their community’s most urgent needs. They can also stretch each dollar further through strategic and bulk purchasing.

  • Donate Food

    You can also help keep shelves stocked by donating food. Check your food bank’s website for information on donation drop-off times and locations, their most-needed items, and any constraints on what they are able to accept.

    Note: Many food banks also accept other household goods including including diapers, hygiene items, pet food, and more.

  • Volunteer Your Time

    Many food banks are operating with limited staff and can use extra hands for sorting donations, packing boxes, distributing food, or other tasks. Visit your local food bank’s website to see how you can get involved. If you are able to commit to a consistent volunteer shift, that will always be the most helpful!

  • Host a Food Drive

    Can you go a step further? Organize a community food drive to collect donations for your local food bank. Be sure to coordinate directly with them first to ensure they are aware of your efforts, to learn about their top needs, and to ensure they can prepare to accept the large volume of food.