Expanding public charge causes a chilling effect that directly increases hunger, homelessness, and poverty at large. It also has downstream community impacts, like worse nutrition and declining health outcomes, more uncompensated medical care, and lower educational attainment.

More than 900,000 Washington residents are facing delays to their SNAP benefits as the federal government shutdown disrupts funding for the nation’s largest food assistance program.

The federal government shutdown is creating uncertainty for families who rely on SNAP and other food assistance programs. We’re tracking the latest information for Washington households and partners.

Federal Way and Yakima School Districts are setting the standard for equitable school breakfast access through Breakfast After the Bell.